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Need help! Switched trailer lights to led now they won't work.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Theredbaron7, Apr 7, 2018.

  1. Apr 7, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    Theredbaron7

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    Like the title says. Converted my boat lights to led and now they won't work on my truck. Its a 2017 sport with tow package. It worked before with the old bulb style. It also works on my other vehicle and a friend's truck. I've searched everywhere and can't find any solutions to this problem. I want to go boating HELP!!!!
     
  2. Apr 7, 2018 at 9:42 AM
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    LED's are polarity sensitive.
     
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    Most likely you have at least one led wired backwards. Power will only flow one direction with LEDs if one gate is backwards it creates a dam and stops the flow of current, test your polarity before installing.
     
  5. Apr 7, 2018 at 2:11 PM
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    Yes I have tried switching the polarity. It did not work.
     
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    I’m pretty sure there is a fuse for the trailer lights in the truck. Have you checked that?
     
  7. Apr 7, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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    Replaced the harness and lights. Works now.
     
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