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Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by T-Rex266, Aug 15, 2015.

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  1. Sep 4, 2015 at 7:48 PM
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    I just want to know is it safe for me to change to ngk that all.
     
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  2. Sep 4, 2015 at 8:00 PM
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    Sure are they the same type of plug? Like iridium to iridium? Resistor to resistor?
     
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  3. Sep 4, 2015 at 8:02 PM
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    Is laser
     
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  4. Sep 4, 2015 at 8:18 PM
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    Haven't heard of them
     
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  5. Sep 4, 2015 at 8:21 PM
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    All I need to know. If I go to ngk is that going to hurt anything to the motor r performing
     
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  6. Sep 4, 2015 at 8:25 PM
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    Ngk and denso are the only spark plugs to use in a toyota.

    Ngk I have used in my tacoma nothing wrong with them.
     
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  7. Sep 4, 2015 at 10:46 PM
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    Thank you
     
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  8. Sep 8, 2015 at 9:50 AM
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    Hoping I'm not stepping on toes.

    I've read that it can be swapped, but it's prohibitively expensive. Like over $1000 in parts.
     
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  9. Sep 8, 2015 at 12:19 PM
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    I actually have no clue Steve? If it is possible, what about finding a wrecked truck with it and get the tank? Cheaper?
     
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  10. Sep 8, 2015 at 12:53 PM
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    I hope no one has totaled a 2016 Tundra yet.
     
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  11. Sep 8, 2015 at 1:46 PM
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    Ok, changed my brake lights today, now truck won't shift into gear. HELP
     
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  12. Sep 8, 2015 at 1:56 PM
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    Are there any lights on such as ABS?
    checked your fuses?
     
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  13. Sep 8, 2015 at 2:03 PM
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    You can also over-ride it. Check the left side where the parking gear is. There should be a small square ...push the pin with a key or screw driver.
    Remember, it's in park for a reason...brake lights aren't obviously working.
     
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  14. Sep 8, 2015 at 2:13 PM
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    Well found I keep blowing 15a fuses. Back to Autozone for fuses and no LED brakes...
     
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  15. Sep 8, 2015 at 2:15 PM
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    No other lights on
     
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  16. Sep 8, 2015 at 2:59 PM
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    Ok, new fuses but now I have to troubleshoot the brake lights. Atleast I can drive
     
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  17. Sep 8, 2015 at 5:12 PM
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    Check that brake light switch, I'm pretty darn sure that I've read that it's part of the system that releases the gear change lever so you can take it out of Park. Jace may know more on that.
     
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  18. Sep 8, 2015 at 5:48 PM
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    Yeah seems like your new bulbs or wiring has a short. As soon as u steobon the brake the fuse blows. No shifting allowed
     
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  19. Sep 8, 2015 at 9:09 PM
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    I appreciate the responses. I put the factory bulbs back in, new 15a back in, now back in business
     
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  20. Sep 9, 2015 at 3:09 PM
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    UPDATE....I was installing Pilot LED 3157 bulbs into the brake lights. After troubleshooting today, found out that the fuse only blew if the light was in upside down. So with trial and error, I was able to fix!! Hard to see in the daylight, but they work!!
     
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  21. Sep 9, 2015 at 6:14 PM
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    Nicely done!
     
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  22. Sep 9, 2015 at 8:36 PM
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    You'd think that there'd be some suggestions or cautionary words of wisdom on the packaging. Many know that LEDs have a polarity, but the lamp sockets for incandescents don't usually. Then again, maybe some do, I've not had my taillamps out yet.
     
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  23. Sep 10, 2015 at 4:51 PM
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    On a 2015 SR5 how do you remove the headlight bulb? I did figure out you have to access it from inside the wheel well, but I cant get the bulb out.
     
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  24. Sep 10, 2015 at 6:23 PM
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    On mine, it was easiest to remove the entire plastic housing. Then you remove the rubber ring, finally there is a metal clip holding the bulb in. I watched the Headlight Revolution video on YouTube to see removal.
     
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    I agree. I know that most only work with polarity the right way, but not blowing fuses....
     
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  26. Sep 10, 2015 at 6:58 PM
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    This^^^if u can't access it, most Toyotas it's easier to just remove the headlight assembly. Then replace the bulb
     
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    I thought of that, but didnt see how that came out. The person that designed the head light assy should be put away
     
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    Not sure why it took me so long to click on this thread, but having a Toyota mechanic on the forum is priceless. Glad you are here, Jace
     
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    You have no idea how many times we say that about various things at work lol


    Thanks man! I'll try to help where I can
     
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    I have 2014 trd tundra DC trd with alloy 18" wheels , it has stock lug nut that is not tapered but im looking to replace ßtock with after market wheel locks do i have use same or can i use tapered type?
     
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