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POLL: For those who have DTRL and its melting your lights.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by brian, Oct 13, 2011.

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DTRL Melting your lights?

  1. I have DTRL, I have two wires going into the plug, no issues.

    48 vote(s)
    31.4%

  2. I have DTRL, I have three wires going into the plug, no issues

    37 vote(s)
    24.2%

  3. I have DTRL, I have two wires going into the plug and my lights melted the socket

    59 vote(s)
    38.6%

  4. I have DTRL, I have three wires going into the plug and my lights melted the socket

    9 vote(s)
    5.9%
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  1. Oct 14, 2011 at 10:32 AM
    #21
    Mlrwerks

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    Mlrwerks, Oct 14, 2011
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  2. Oct 14, 2011 at 1:30 PM
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    charles08tacoma

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    charles08tacoma, Oct 14, 2011
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  3. Oct 14, 2011 at 3:55 PM
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    Taco John

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    2009, 33k miles, just starting to cook the driverss side. 2 wires.
     
    Taco John, Oct 14, 2011
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  4. Oct 14, 2011 at 4:49 PM
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    Bandittaco

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    on my 09 they melted completely threw the lenses at about 43k and the pieces were just at the bottom of the lights and they were the 3 wire ones and on my 11 I completely deleted the dumb daytime lamps i didnt even check how many wires they had lol
     
    Bandittaco, Oct 14, 2011
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  5. Oct 14, 2011 at 7:06 PM
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    BoTacoGA

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    2008, 2 wires, melted spot on lens. Replaced with led switchbacks. Had to run a third wire from the side marker light for it to work. 60,000 miles.
     
    BoTacoGA, Oct 14, 2011
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  6. Oct 21, 2011 at 6:02 AM
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    Taco John

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    Anyone try the 5702 bulb? the one at the link below is suppposed to dissapate the heat better. From what little I've read, Toyota is not the only one with heat issues and these were speced by GM to handle their DTRL issues.

    http://store.candlepower.com/5702ka.html
     
    Taco John, Oct 21, 2011
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  7. Oct 21, 2011 at 12:31 PM
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    Buell

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    Is this light ^^^ a direct replacement? I'm willing to try it out if it is
     
    Buell, Oct 21, 2011
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  8. Oct 21, 2011 at 12:40 PM
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    Texio

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    Texio, Oct 21, 2011
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  9. Oct 21, 2011 at 1:00 PM
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    One other questions, do any of you guys who have toasted lenses have the BHLM done? Blacked out reflectors?[/QUOTE]


    I have an 05 I just did the DTL I have the 2 wire set up and also have my BHLM done so I will keep you all posted if I see mine starting to go.
     
    sprocketdog, Oct 21, 2011
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  10. Oct 21, 2011 at 1:25 PM
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    rob1

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    08 ??wires both lens toasted and cracked:mad: post pics later
     
    rob1, Oct 21, 2011
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  11. Oct 21, 2011 at 4:50 PM
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  12. Oct 21, 2011 at 4:54 PM
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    Cool! How much did the dealer ask for them, if you don't mind me asking?
     
    Texio, Oct 21, 2011
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  13. Oct 21, 2011 at 5:13 PM
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    I hope I wont have this issue :(
     
    jjw1, Oct 21, 2011
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  14. Oct 21, 2011 at 5:16 PM
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    Texio - $25 total
     
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  15. Oct 21, 2011 at 5:23 PM
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    Texio

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    Wow. Got them for $19.18 shipped from the link in the previous posts, because I am traveling and couldn't go find a dealership to look for them, and I was afraid I was paying too much with shipping... :eek:
     
    Texio, Oct 21, 2011
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  16. Oct 22, 2011 at 3:53 PM
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    2008, 55k miles, 2 wires, lenses melted and cracked.
     
    Maverick904, Oct 22, 2011
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  17. Oct 22, 2011 at 4:02 PM
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    Chainsmoker

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    My truck doesn't have the DTRL. unhook them.
     
    Chainsmoker, Oct 22, 2011
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  18. Oct 22, 2011 at 5:06 PM
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    Is this a TSB?
     
    jjw1, Oct 22, 2011
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  19. Nov 4, 2011 at 11:04 AM
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    So what is the verdict?
     
    Taco John, Nov 4, 2011
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  20. Nov 5, 2011 at 12:39 AM
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    Sorry I have been preoccupied with my truck being in the shop and fighting toyota to get it fixed. Ill put all the info together here in the nextt couple days
     
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