Side marker light flickering

Hey All, I have a 2016 Tundra SR5 5.7 Crewmax. I upgraded the factory headlights to OEM LED headlights last year, and it is the best upgrade I ever did. However I noticed yesterday the side marker on the passenger side is flickering not in any rhythm either, flickering like a porch light on a haunted house LOL. Does anybody know how to access this small bulb, is it built in or is it an accessible halogen bulb ? Size T10?

Thanks for any help !

Bob

 

Hey Bob..

Unfortunately, you'll need to pull the grille and headlight to access that bulb, being it is in the headlight assembly.
It is a 194 or T10 bulb.

I used these last time I swapped them.

$10 BRISHINE 300LM Extremely Bright Canbus Error Free 194 168 2825 192 W5W T10 LED Bulbs Amber Yellow 9-SMD 2835 LED Chipsets for Side Marker Turn Signal Blinker Map Door Parking Lights (Pack of 4)

Amazon.com: BRISHINE 300LM Extremely Bright Canbus Error Free 194 168 2825 192 W5W T10 LED Bulbs Amber Yellow 9-SMD 2835 LED Chipsets for Side Marker Turn Signal Blinker Map Door Parking Lights (Pack of 4) : Automotive

I've used these as well

$10 Alla Lighting T10 Wedge 168 194 LED Bulbs, Amber Yellow Super Bright 360° Side Marker Lights, Interior Map, Dome, Trunk Lamps W5W 2825 175, 3014 18-SMD 12V Replacement for Cars, Trucks

Amazon.com: Alla Lighting T10 Wedge 168 194 LED Bulbs, Amber Yellow Super Bright 360° Side Marker Lights, Interior Map, Dome, Trunk Lamps W5W 2825 175, 3014 18-SMD 12V Replacement for Cars, Trucks : Automotive

I'd go ahead and do both sides while you have everything apart.
Also spray a little contact cleaner into the bulb socket to remove any junk.
Since you have already done this, you should be getting pretty good at it..

https://youtu.be/COmW6j2A1EU?si=7RYGlEZjBVuarozA

 

^ This is the way the manual states to do it.
You can't see what you are doing, it's a touch and go operation.
Plus the bruises and cuts on my arms and being on my knees from going that route.

I found it easier to remove the grille and headlights since I did it so many times, as well I don't have the patience for fender entry...YMMV

 

After replacing headlight bulbs once a year, I decided to keep the few tools needed to pull the grille and headlights in my bed swingcase.
I could replace them anywhere I bought the bulbs, and/or just have spares in the truck...

A small screwdriver, a trim tool, and a 10 mm nut driver were all that in needed that I can recall.
Also kept a Torx 30 nutdriver for the tail lights.

But since the OEM LED headlights and the @memario1214 hottials that is a thing of the past.
It's rare to have to replace the parking or turn signal LED bulbs in the headlights and should never have to replace the tail lights..

Thank you Colton.