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led dome lights strobing

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by michaelsdaddy02, Mar 10, 2015.

  1. Mar 10, 2015 at 2:44 PM
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    michaelsdaddy02

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    Just put leds in the map and dome lights. When truck is off they strode dimly when i turn them on. If the truck is in acc or on I have no problems. Any ideas?
     
  2. Mar 10, 2015 at 2:52 PM
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    Kchapp

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    General Grabber At2 on Helo He791 wheels, LED interior dome and map lights , Opt7 Led headlights, Pioneer In dash DVD, Parking brake bypass for DVD, Husky liners, Drop in UTR liner, Stainless D Cab toolbox, K&N air filter, Westin nerf bars, Mounted aux/usb input from head unit. Bluetooth OBDII module.
    2001 and 2002 models need a resistor to compensate for the dimming feature of the dome light. Let me find the link....
     
  3. Mar 10, 2015 at 2:55 PM
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    Kchapp

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    blairrad

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    Other thread, but mine as well only work with the power on, and Flicker/strobe with the power off
     
  5. Dec 31, 2016 at 10:57 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Put regular bulbs back in and forget it?
     
  6. Dec 31, 2016 at 10:58 AM
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    But I want the LEDs!
     
  7. Dec 31, 2016 at 11:16 AM
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    Is there any way to fix it without soldering a resistor or should I just return them and get new ones?
     
  8. Dec 31, 2016 at 2:36 PM
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    cruxofthebisquit

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    maybe get rid of the dimmer?
     
  9. Dec 31, 2016 at 3:12 PM
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    Maestro

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    I've asked the same question a couple times. Nobody has the solution (except to solder parts into the mix).

    I gave up. The LED lights worked AWESOME in my 2000, but wouldn't play in my 2002. I still haven't found a solution (I am not going to solder a resistor - I want plug and play).
     
  10. Dec 31, 2016 at 3:23 PM
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    carofchoice

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    I just tried to put in a LED dome light and it wouldn't even work. OEM light is back in for now

    Which LED lights did you guys use and where did you get it from?

    I used one from SuperbrightLEDs 3110-W10-CB
     
  11. Mar 20, 2017 at 11:59 AM
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    michaelsdaddy02

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    I got a led board light from advanced auto. It's bright I just need to wire a resistor to it.
     

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