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Old 01-12-2007, 10:27 PM
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sounds like the flash relay is busted.
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Old 01-14-2007, 12:08 AM
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Will these lights work properly with the fix provided as far as the signal blinking normally ? I do not want to have to install resistors . Anybody ?
Thank you in advance
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Old 01-14-2007, 02:48 AM
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Will these lights work properly with the fix provided as far as the signal blinking normally ? I do not want to have to install resistors . Anybody ?
Thank you in advance
Yes, It works great now I fixed them. Got them on 8-5-06 and still running strong.
Like I said the flasing is not part of the LED's on this light. The LED's are for the Brake and Parking lights only. Turn signals are off the OEM harness. So there is no need for any resistors.
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Old 01-14-2007, 05:11 AM
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Excellent news . the way they are shown , the LEDs actually flash . Thank you for straightening me out . And many thanks for the DIY . My lights should arrive Tuesday . I will check the wiring before anything else . One other question . I see an amber bulb in your lights where the reverse lights are on the OEM . What is the top round light and what is the lower round light ? Reverse lights are normally white . If that is the turn signal light , I need to buy a red bulb . Amber on the rear here is not legal I think . Amber on the front but , must be red on the back . Again , thank you for everything !
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Old 01-14-2007, 03:28 PM
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Yeah, they changed the reverse and turn signal setup. Back-up light is the one on the top and the small opening on the bottom is now the turn signal. Red or Amber is fine for the back. I bought the Tails and the lights(amber) came with the set.
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Old 01-14-2007, 04:52 PM
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Thanks a bunch fhe ! Looks like i need to get a 7440 red bulb then .
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Old 01-14-2007, 10:43 PM
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No problem, Yep 7440 is what you need.
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Old 01-14-2007, 11:51 PM
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I put Solaris Diamond Coat bulbs in the front . Amber is fine here so I will do the Solaris in the back as well . Those are nice bulbs . Very bright when lit
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Old 01-15-2007, 12:02 AM
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They are not to bad... Me, I found some LED's to toss in there...
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Old 01-15-2007, 01:38 AM
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That is only a 3 watt though right ? LOEDs have the disadvantage of not being as bright as incandescent . I would think you would need at least 20 LEDs in that 7440 to make it light up really well . Am I wrong ? Would love to see some shots if you can get some .
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Old 01-15-2007, 02:10 AM
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I'll take some pix tomorrow night... Still raining here.
They look nice but are hard to see when the sun is behind the car (sundown and sunrise). If you check out the www.autolumination.com website you just might find what you need.

Or how about this...
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Old 01-15-2007, 11:44 PM
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Really want to see what it looks like . So many to choose from . when you post the pics , please tell me what LEDs you are using
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Old 01-16-2007, 03:20 AM
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Well this is it...

This is the 3 LED bulb... Your better off getting the one with the ones on the side of the bulb. More coverage = Better lighting
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Old 01-16-2007, 11:48 PM
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very cool and thank you 1 One thing I am concerned about . You start out with the fix on the wiring , the same way you finished up . Got mine today and need to know if it is supposed to be black , green , black , red ? I think this is right . Mine are already black , green , black , red . Maybe these are now fixed from the factory . Again , thanks for the pics and let me know ASAP on the correct wiring
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Old 01-17-2007, 03:47 AM
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The first and last is the finished one. I didn't want to brake the pins,
So i just showed how to remove them. So BK-G-BK-R is right.

Dont forget to look at the connections as you plug them in. It can only go in one way. If you forget.... Have some fuses handy
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Old 01-17-2007, 05:31 PM
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Thanks my friend . All is cool . They came wired correctly . Had my Toyota Tech install them for me . Toyota charges $172.50 to install . LOL . Holy crap . He did it for me for $ 30 . 00 . They look awesome !! The black housing looks perfect on the Flint Mica . Might post some pics later .
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Old 01-17-2007, 08:36 PM
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Thats cool. Hope you like them.
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Old 01-17-2007, 08:44 PM
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i like the new look and that they're ALL clear now and don't have part of it colored out.
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Old 03-17-2007, 10:01 PM
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anyone have this problem with the Anzo tail lights?
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Old 03-17-2007, 10:21 PM
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Best thing to do, is ask them about there returns on the product.
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