Switchback DRL bulbs

Installed 2 different sets of switchback led lights with built in resistors with the same results they will only light up in amber the DRL is supposed to be white both sets were supposed to be plug in play ordered from 2 different vendors , does anyone have any ideas ?

 

Have you tried without supplied resistors?

 

It's because the DRL on 2nd gens is the front turn signals not the parking lamps, therefore if you plug in an LED with white bulb for the parking lamp and amber bulb for the turn signal it will light up amber when the DRLs are on.

 

These?

https://www.diodedynamics.com/switchback-turn-signal-leds-for-2005-2015-toyota-tacoma-pair.html

From that page:


"NOTE: If the turn signal bulb for your vehicle acts as a daytime running light, HP24 Switchback LED bulbs are not compatible with your vehicle."

It also says something about needing a different relay or resistors, which they sell, and not built in.

Maybe you are running something else?

 

I have tried them without the resistors same results amber only , I know the DRL and turn signals are the same both sets I have purchased state they are for the DRL and turn signal combo error free, I though it was a defective bulbs on my first purchase so I went to another supplier with and purchased another set with same issue amber only ,

 

What brands with built in resistors did u try?

 

Glofe brand

 

First set

 

I've done some research and been directed to these by some members. But been procrastinating on purchasing. Pricey, maybe that's why.

 

They have other types/colors. If u want white for DLR I think this is the one .

 

Thanks to everyone who took the time to give their input I really appreciate it I will update when and if I come up with the solution again thanks

 

My experience with "switchback" DRL's has been mixed. I converted my incandescent lighting to LED's by installing resistors (8 yrs ago). Over the years, the switchbacks - amber / white - were not reliable. Would work for a year or so then fail. I tried a number of brands (all Chinese from Amazon and e-bay) all with the same results. The "look" was "cool", but, reliability was frustrating. The DRL's were the ONLY failures over 8 years. I finally switched to a 3157CK amber LED a couple of years ago - amber DRL, amber parking, amber turn. Not as cool as the switchbacks, but, trouble free -FWIW