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Under the hood stock light

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Schultzsas, Nov 21, 2020.

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Nov 21, 2020 at 10:48 AM

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Is the under the hood stock light replaceable? If so is it worth it or upgrade to LED lights? Also if I upgrade to LEDs does anyone know the max amp draw this circuit can handle?

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Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh they never came with one, so not sure what you mean

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It was mounted on drivers side under the hood.

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Nov 21, 2020 at 10:53 AM

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Definitely not OEM, but look into these.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/make-your-own-underhood-light-with-rock-light-leds.667943/

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Schultzsas[OP] said: ↑

It was mounted on drivers side under the hood.

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That's not a light. It's a mercury switch for an aftermarket alarm (or remote start).

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Omg I’m an dumbass!!

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