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I thought that the single reverse light was weird and was planning to add the second reverse light this weekend. But I bought it brand new this week and it has both lights
I thought that the single reverse light was weird and was planning to add the second reverse light this weekend. But I bought it brand new this week and it has both lights
Only the 2011's have one reverse light. They have 2 lights on the 2012 models.
Just need some info on this:
I want to do the 2nd Reverse Light mod on my 2011 tC and was wondering instead of cutting out a whole on the existing taillight.
Can I use a 2012 tC right taillight instead since it already has a hole for the socket? or is it different?
Thanks in advance.
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Last edited by MR_LUV; 06-29-2019 at 12:36 AM.
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i used a soldering iron. The taillight is only plastic, you can easily melt the socket outline into shape and cut the excess with a razor. It's really simple to do and saves you money instead of buying a taillight just for a socket hole.
After two years I finally attempted this mod. Drilling and cutting out the hole wasn't the problem, it's getting rid of all the shavings inside. I tried vacuuming, compressed air, but stuff is lodged in places that I can't get it all out :\ I guess its not that noticeable but it annoys me. I got the socket and bulbs, and will get to the wiring on the weekend.
I doubt any 2011 tC owners care at this point (if you were gonna do the mod you'd likely have done it by now), but here you go anyway...
I got the wiring in the other week and it was pretty straight-forward (note the green wires are positive and white/black are negative). Bought the socket for $1.80 and 18 LED tower bulbs for $2.60 each from eBay. I originally got cheaper 9 LED spotlight bulbs but was disappointed with the brightness in daylight so I replaced them. The tower SMD LED bulbs are so much brighter and visible.
Left wiring
Drilled hole
Right wiring
Looks stock
18 LED tower bulbs
9 LED spotlight bulbs for comparison (are they even on? )
Great job done by you you make your reverse light very nice and it is looking very beautiful on the back of your car , the blue color light looking really very bright over the number plate of your car.
And yea mighty is the one that got it all going. Plus it's something that we wanted to do, just like we said in your other thread. It was annoying and stupid only having one light lol.
I was so relieved to have found this thread only to discover the OP's photos have been pulled! lol Obie if you could PM me the original pics if you still have them that'd be greatly appreciated!
I'm taking the other photos installers have posted into consideration as well, it's just bugging me that I can't see the ones from the first post!
Wow, I just picked up a 2011 tC this Monday and only the driver side reverse light was working. I thought the bulb was out! Good thing I stumbled upon this thread.
So I think the single Reverse Light on my 2011 Scion tC is lame, so I bought replacement tail lights that said both reverse lights worked.
I checked, and both sides have bulbs and wiring harnesses, but when they were all installed, only the driver's side lights up. STILL. Any advice?
Last edited by MR_LUV; 06-29-2019 at 10:23 PM.
Reason: Merge Threads
Swap the bulbs from side to side to check if the problem follows the bulb or the wiring, That will at least give you an idea of where to start.
Chances are you just need to pop in a new reverse bulb, would be a good time to upgrade to better looking and brighter LEDs.
The above implies you already ran the wiring to bring the electrical signal to the passenger side of the car.
04-02-2012, 09:34 PM
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