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Installing some LEDs in my Headlight Area? (Tacoma 2006) |
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twistax
Joined: Jan 14 2008 Posts: 4  2006 Toyota Tacoma Last updated: 01/14/08 |
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Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:44 pm
Well,
I played around and shined some of my recently ordered flexible led strips into the headlights while they were off and noticed the GLOW that comes from them... its awsome.. Whats the best way to install some LEDs inside the headlight case without damaging it or risking the headlight bulb? Its a 2006 Tacoma |
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Tdawgthegreatest
Joined: Jul 22 2007 Posts: 3650 Location: Florence, Oregon 1992 Ford Ranger Last updated: 07/23/07 2001 Chevrolet S-10 Last updated: 08/24/08 |
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Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:03 pm
take the clear cover off your headlight housing?
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twistax
Joined: Jan 14 2008 Posts: 4 2006 Toyota Tacoma Last updated: 01/14/08 |
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Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:05 pm
Wont that break the water proof seal and let moisture in? |
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Aken
Joined: Feb 12 2003 Posts: 9415 |
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Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:13 pm
This video from a halo manufacturer has some good advice about opening headlights.
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SickWitIt
Joined: Aug 03 2006 Posts: 5715 Location: Piqua, Ohio 1996 Chevrolet Silverado Last updated: 08/24/06 1993 Honda Prelude Last updated: 03/21/09 2001 Honda Civic Last updated: 06/19/09 |
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Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:33 am
Nice find akenator.
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aquariuskid2001
Joined: Jun 13 2005 Posts: 317 Location: lake park, FL 2001 Dodge Neon Last updated: 08/14/05 |
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Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:52 am
drill a hole just large enough for 1 led right under your bulb socket, aiming at the reflector.... it will use the reflector to glow the headlight....
results on a dodge neon... http://forum.2gn.org/viewtopic.php?t=8411&highlight=led+foglight |
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Cyber Knight
Joined: Nov 23 2006 Posts: 448 Location: Calgary, Alberta 2000 Oldsmobile Alero Last updated: 12/04/06 2007 Honda Civic Last updated: 04/16/08 |
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Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:42 pm
Dunno if this is a repeat of what it says in the vid, but bake the headlight in the oven for about 10 mins @ 250, then it prys open easily. Push it back together when you are done, rebake, then push together more to reseal it. There's usually tons of sealant goop already on there, or you can replace it with silicone.
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aquariuskid2001
Joined: Jun 13 2005 Posts: 317 Location: lake park, FL 2001 Dodge Neon Last updated: 08/14/05 |
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Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:55 pm
the way i posted above shouldnt take more than 10 minutes, just drill the hole in the back of your housing and save the hassle of cooking your lights..
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blue one
Joined: Jan 27 2008 Posts: 559 Location: Las Vegas 2003 Dodge Intrepid Last updated: 06/01/08 2001 Pontiac Firebird Last updated: 10/14/09 |
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:49 pm
I agree with aquarius.. but what if he want to use the flex strip??
he'd have to get the bakin wouldnt he??? |
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