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Interior LED...FML

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Randy1794, Jan 8, 2018.

  1. Jan 8, 2018 at 6:03 PM
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    Randy1794

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    So after my LED bulbs supposedly got lost by Amazon, and I requested a refund; they mysteriously showed up this afternoon. I proceeded to install them and everything was going great, till I somehow bent or broke one of the little metal bulbs contactors on my drivers side map light. Then while trying to troubleshoot and fix the the contactor I ended up blowing the fuse (I HOPE) that powers all my interior lights. :censored::frusty::frusty::frusty:. Unfortunately it’s poring down rain tonight, so everything will have to wait till tomorrow. FML
     
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  2. Jan 8, 2018 at 6:17 PM
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    Thanks, will take a look into it tomorrow.
     
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  3. Jan 8, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    I install my Amazon kit tomorrow...any pointers?
     
  4. Jan 8, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    FML?

    Fix my lights?

    :D
     
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  5. Jan 8, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    Theres a thread here a member told a funny ass story about when he messed up installing his bulbs. Someone here will know what im talking about. I cant find it because i suck at searching. I think he also made a thread about how to properly fix the problem.
     
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  6. Jan 8, 2018 at 6:32 PM
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    The only bad thing is that you can't find that fuse by itself like in a five pack. At least I couldn't. You have to get an assortment pack. 1st world problems.
     
  7. Jan 8, 2018 at 6:32 PM
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    I just attempted to install these chipset lights. They are pretty much just a one for one swap with the OEM bulbs. The older bulbs were a little difficult to remove since they set somewhat recessed inside a metal tray, had to use a small pair of needle nose to remove them.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DE7UC6C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
     
  8. Jan 8, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    On you tube people use tape....did you try that?
     
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  9. Jan 8, 2018 at 6:40 PM
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  10. Jan 8, 2018 at 6:46 PM
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    Shit after reading that I’m scared to death....and I’m buying a ton of 7.5 fuses
     
  11. Jan 8, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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    a classic..it all happened to us at some point..
     
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  12. Jan 8, 2018 at 8:10 PM
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    Happened to me
     
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    I just installed all vleds into my interior yesterday and after removing the first map light, the prongs were bent so the light would not stay in. I removed the upper console to fix them and I would recommend this to everyone. Really easy to drop and will make sure nothing gets damaged as seems to be a common occurrence when installing the lights.

    Also this has been my first upgrade on my tundra and I couldn’t be happier!!!
     
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  14. Jan 8, 2018 at 10:38 PM
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    I bought some cheap led lights on Amazon too a few months ago and low and behold the $14 led’s started to fail one after another... bit the bullet and ordered them from vled’s. I didn’t run into any install issues with them thankfully and the new lights came with a 3yr warranty.

    I bought the footwell lighting kit front and rear, will be installing Saturday and will post pics.
     
  15. Jan 9, 2018 at 12:09 PM
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    Thanks to Southboundsteve for directing me to the post with directions on dropping the overhead console. I was able to quickly drop it fix the contacts. Luckily one side was just bend to far out, so a quick fix with small needle nose pliers. All good now, but I will be looking at VLEDs in the future, especially for a floorboard light modification.
     
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  17. Jan 9, 2018 at 12:21 PM
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    I heard floorboard light modification.....
    https://www.tundras.com/threads/diy-footwell-led-install.1769/
     
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    Ditto^^^^ Gorilla tape worked just fine.
     

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