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Tail light mod (both lights used as brake and signals)?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Chris.taco.2016, Jan 22, 2017.

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  1. Feb 3, 2017 at 6:27 PM
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    Thanks. I'll have to do that when I get home. I'm happy how it turned out. No more half signal, half brake.
    https://vimeo.com/202480988
     
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  2. Feb 3, 2017 at 6:33 PM
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    Let me know if you can view this^^
     
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  3. Feb 3, 2017 at 6:41 PM
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    did you wire it as per @Pickupman2007 ? the video looks good
     
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  4. Feb 3, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    Thanks. I didn't take pics of the process. Wiring was easy. I'll help anyone who needs assistance.
     
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  5. Feb 3, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    comes with instructions I assume
     
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  6. Feb 3, 2017 at 6:55 PM
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    Yes it comes with instructions which I lost. The yellow(turn)and red(brake) on the module are inputs. White is the output. I tied the 50w lid resistor to the yellow and ground.
     
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  7. Feb 3, 2017 at 7:09 PM
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    I did the amber/white switchbacks in the reverse buckets a month ago. I think I have some pictures on my phone of the whole process.
     
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    IMG_4341.jpg IMG_4342.jpg IMG_4347.jpg IMG_4348.jpg IMG_4334.jpg
     
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    Is it not possible to just do this with diodes? I have to see what's going on with this but should be able to be done. I know if you want to use LEDs as turn signals you have to LED modules or the system thinks it an open circuit and hyper flashes..... On a side note I will be replacing my reverse lights with LEDs instead of the birthday candles that are in there.
     
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  10. Feb 3, 2017 at 7:36 PM
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    My rears are LEDs and I experienced no hyper-flashing. I got resistors, but never bothered installing them.
     
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  11. Feb 3, 2017 at 7:38 PM
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    Some are made for this purpose and also the can system. Mine are p n p in my VW with no hyper flashing.
     
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  12. Feb 3, 2017 at 7:42 PM
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    921 switchbacks or 7440?
     
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    Great work @Siblue, that's about the best your can make the stockers without opening them up.
    Still would have liked an Amber turn from the factory:(
    When I wired my Tritton V3 switchbacks(7440)... the 6OHM resistor gave me problems, ended up with NO resistor and works flawless. (I have resistors up front though too)

    @swordfish Got any pics of the modded reverse bucket?
    How well is that amber visible through the Red lens?
     
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    I use in my cars superbrightleds.com they have everything in one place and you can search by vehicle platform. They have quality shit too. I am a picky SOB and use them for like 10 years. Not the cheapest but you can guarentee you will get what pay for with them.
     
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    I like the ambers too but this will do for now. Thanks @mesojdm. You're the master at mods. :bowdown:
     
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    @Siblue They are the VLED Triton AMBER/White with the direct wire kit.
    @mesojdm I will pull down some more photos tomorrow, but the Triton uses a ring with set-screws mount that I epoxied in place after clearancing the original bulb hole with a step bit.
     
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    Nice. I thought about that..but i'd be stuck with the V3's forever(badass don't get me wrong)
    I ended up cutting the 7440 socket out and molding it in so I could switch if needed.
    [​IMG]

    P.s. Aren't the reverse lights badass?!!!
     
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    Do you have a link?
     
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  19. Feb 4, 2017 at 9:59 AM
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    Link to the lights
    They do sales every couple of months so don't buy them at full price.
    I was concerned that the reverse lights would be a little weak, but they are actually amazingly good.
     
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    Toytec boss lift Ultralight racing adjustable UPC K&N cold air intake Magnaflow Catback exhaust All LED lights Oemassive headlights with HID LED pods in rigid fog light mounts 50" curved windshield LED Caliraised side shooter ditch mount LED Behind grill 30" LED SSO slimline bumper with LED bar and smittybilt x20 synthetic winch TED PRO taillights with diode dynamics brake as turn controller LED bed lights LED running board lights LED under hood light Line-x trifold hard tonneau cover Switchpros system Yaesu vhf radio
    could you post pictures of the wiring of each....Thanks
     
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