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Slim's Xenon Kit Installation

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by matts, Oct 7, 2009.

  1. Oct 7, 2009 at 5:55 PM
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    matts

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    Hey guys, I just installed the xenon kit I purchased in the group buy. It took a lot of fiddling to get the bulbs in. I didn't take the headlights out. The only way I could get them both in was rotating them both to the left slightly. I am thinking this doesn't make sense. Are there multiple positions in the socket for the bulb to be inserted at different angles?

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    Matt
     
  2. Oct 7, 2009 at 7:41 PM
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    matts

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    My light pattern is looking messed up. I think its because the telescopic hi/lo has a reflector while the old bulb didn't and there is already a reflector in the headlight. So its double reflector and its not working right. Someone please help me out if you're out there. In kind of bind here.

    Thanks,
    Matt
     
  3. Oct 7, 2009 at 7:57 PM
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    sincitytaco

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    Um, mine went in fine with no hitches.
     
  4. Oct 7, 2009 at 8:30 PM
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    matts

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    Got it guys. So yeah, I put the bulbs in wrong. I had the reflectors upside down. All good now. For anyone installing in the future, they can go in upside down. Big tab points up. So glad its working.
     

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