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DIY LED Tail Light


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In an effort to free up about 60 watts (and to try and look cool) I fabbed my own LED tail/brake lamp for my 01 XX.

Started with an LED lamp from a 2008 Toyota Rav4. Easy to find and has all the necessary parts, including the circuit board.

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Separating the LED's from the housing was a little tricky, but a dremel made quick work of it.

Once removed I had to cut the metal stamping to make it fit the XX housing, and then solder the stamping back together. Pretty simple.

The upper set took very little to modify, the lower was a little more work.

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A slight mod to the printed circuit board to make it fit inside with everything else, and then just wire it up.

I used the OE light bulb socket and just soldered the circuit board wiring directly to it, then filled it with hot glue.

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These LED's are plenty bright enough since they're out of a vehicle, and the board gives them the dual intensity you need for tail/brake.

The further away from the lens you place them, the more the pattern is diffused, eliminating spotting.

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Running light:

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Brake light:

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I added in a programmable modulator that flashes the light before it comes on steady, making it VERY obvious that I'm on the brakes.

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