2002 Acura TL Led Tail lights DEPO
 

I saw these led taillights for my acura TL, what are your thoughts about these taillights?

I've actually had my eyes on those. I'll definitely pick some up eventually.

How much do those cost? Do you still have the link?

Depo 02 03 Acura TL Red Clear Euro LED Rear Tail Lights Type s JDM | eBay
Fast SHIP 2002 2003 Acura TL Type s Depo Red Clear Euro LED Rear Tail Lights New | eBay


Wonder how quality/bright the LED sets are. DEPO usually doesn't disappoint...

maybe i will order a set of these led taillights.

$200 ! though- is it worth that much?

They look awesome will post pics soon!, They look better than regular taillights, either that or buy a third gen, which i am soon! Depo doesn't never disappoint in their led Technology!

Depo is par with TYC with aftermarket taillights, for any Honda product, AKA ACURA!

for aftermarket taillights, headlights depo is about as good as it gets

Says it doesn't work for 99-01, Sounds like a plan for me.

I like the look, get em

I don't understand why it wouldn't fit a 99-01, it's the same generation. Acura didn't change anything on the rear end in 2002-2003.


Maybe a wiring issue?? Probably could be made to work in my opinion.


They do look nice, wouldn't mind some on my 2001 once I get all my engine work done.

If I remember correctly the turn signal bulbs are different and so is the socket that the bulb goes onto. If you make your own connection that will take care of that, Ill post a DIY as soon as I get my hands on it.

I just got them today, will post pics ASAP!:thumbsup:They look awesome like hell!:thumbsup:

I can't upload the pics till tomm, but u are right about the turn signals being different than just splice tht shit, and get it done, it works on all gens of acura 99-2003, it uses the same harness and everything else besise the turn signal! piece of cake!:toocool:

These are the pics of Acura led taillights, will install tomm!:thumbsup:

love them! look killa in any Acura!

Very interested in how this turns out, keep us posted :thumbsup:

here are the pics?:yum:

Looks great man, waiting on Erick to see how his come out as well.

Thanks DjMikeT, but yeah it fits any generation from 99-2003 acura Tl, u have to get the turn signal from a 2002 harness, but i got that from a junkyard for $5 for both wiring harnesses, otherwise it is a piece of cake! or cut it splice to make it work, but u need to connect those led resistors, otherwise it won't work at all.

Happy New year to the Acurazine Family!

Any issues with the LED resistors? Does you brake light indicator light up?

No i haven't had that problem yet?

Could you do a video and show the turn signals as well with Park Lights / Brake press? I know is too much to ask but this is a breakthrough for the 2G crowd! those lights at first hand look awesome.

does anyone have a working link for the product? both links provided are dead, the item is no longer listed. i did a search but came up with nothing. on depos website, the part number i found associated with that specific tail light is 317-1936PX-CR .... used that and still nothing was to be found.

link works now?

Link: Depo 02 03 Acura TL Red Clear Euro LED Rear Tail Lights Type s JDM | eBay

thanks :thumbsup:

Those look sweet! Hard to justify given the age and value of my car though... maybe when my tail lights start to burn out.

DRL LED

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Oooo do tell.

Looks nice bro, where did you get those??

They are nothing more than led strips. The unique thing about these LED is that they are "Side Emitting LEDs". Which allows them to fit in the small gaps between the lamp and the hood/bumper. However, it still needs some kind of a gap.

They're really inexpensive as far as mods go. You can buy them for less than $5 (ebay/Amazon) to $30 (boutique LED shops), depends where you get them from.

I got the lights from walmark of all places. I had no idea that they even existed but, thought that they were interesting and had potential when I saw them. I paid $20 each, one for each headlamp. They come two stripes per pack. I bought two packs.

If you are interested in getting some just google for "Side Emitting LED".

The install is pretty straightforward. The strips have 3m double sided tape on them so just peel and stick. Prior to installation be sure to clean the lamps or surface first with some kinda alcohol wipe. Just make sure it's squeaky clean.

I installed mine's just a little on the inside edge of the headlamps. Hoping it would keep it from peel off by the elements.

The stripes are ready to accept a 12V power source. They don't really need a relay for installation. Being LEDs they draw very little power. It's best to install them ignition switched.

The strips are not so bright that you have to turn them off when driving at night with the headlamps on. You can if you want to by installing a double throw relay.

To add to that you should be able to use two double throw relays (one per each headlamp) to turn them off if you want to wire them in such a way that the DRL shuts off (one side) when using the turn signal. The proper way IMO.

The strips look like this. Generic pic.

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Walmark's own brand/packaging.

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Remember... "Sideways LED" or "Side Emitting LED".

^ You should take the time and open the headlights and place them inside to make it look cleaner :2cents:

Well there are pros and a cons to putting them inside the headlamps. Depends on how you look at it.


Inside the headlamps

Pros

1. Looks super cool, as if OE.

2. Should last longer being protected from the elements.

Cons

1.. Impossible to service.

2.. The DIY difficulty would go up astromitcal.


LED strip on the outside.

Pros

1. Looks just as cool bc you can't see the strips when the lights are off. They're recessed inside the gap. The car looks normal, as if bone stock. You would never know they are there.

2. Readily service able. Being as cheap as they are if a LED goes out just pop in a new strip.

3. EZ PZ install. Every Joe, Dick, and Jane can do.

4. EZ to undo if I wanted to remove it.

Con

1. Maybe less reliable but that's a wash really.


Ladies and gentlemens choose your poison.

Not bad, but I think I'd have done just 1 strip either along the top edge of the housing, or the bottom. Not feeling the wrap around the corner.

In your opinion, where inside would they look best?

Go Big or Go Home..

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