Has anyone successfully replaced the backup lights on a 2019 (or similar)? Mine are so dim as to be worthless, especially when relying on the camera.
1. There are many MUCH brighter LED options, but the size of the bulb matters. I've replaced the bulbs on other SUVs (Suburban) I've owned.
2. How the heck do you get access to the bulb? Does anyone have a pointer to some directions? Has anyone done it?
3. Sometimes the reduced power usage of the LEDs triggers the SUV to think the bulb(s) are burned out.
Thanks all,
Bob
GX460 Lux. 2019.

 

I've installed these in my 2016 Lux - work great. These are "error free" and have some sort of chip or something to prevent the warning lights - I've not had any issues and it's been two months or so.


I did mine from below - but you can do them from above - you just need to remove the tail light assembly and reach down.

 

I installed the exact same ones around late '22.. still working great and bright!

 

moving from oem to aftermarket lights my concerns usually are:
1)qc and reliability
2)no hyperflash
3)interference with rear view cam

If you like the "bob" as a yardstick, his sponsored posts have something on yt.

 

I've had none of those issues with the aftermarket leds for backup, rear and front turn lights, high beams, and interior. The brand I stuck with is Auxito.

 

^ ... to QC and Reliability (and Design) ... I stick with Sylvania/Osram ... been in the automotive lighting business for the last century ... versus many fly-by-night "companies" that are all about slick web site development and slick product packaging, while selling cheap no-name bulbs from mystery manufacturers for a premium price.

Relay can be easily changed out to deal with hyperflashing for any LED upgrade.

 

I've had every brand of LED that I tried fail except Philips. Have not used Sylvania/Osram (that I remember) but I suspect they will be the same as Philips, reliable.

 

^ ... agree 👍

... many no-name bulbs boast huge light output, but don't worry too much about the controlled dispersion of light or heat management (bulb life).

 

I just ordered some 921 leds for the wife's rav 4 and the gx. I'll let you know how they work out.
Being a little 921 is the overall problem
I have 2022 gx hers is 2017 thanks toyota/lexus for keeping it simple .
https://a.co/d/7vHZAY2
Just Google rev lamp replacement 2016 gx460

 

nice to know. Ordered these yesterday!

 

if you want brighter and also want to use the stock locations you can change the oem rev bulbs and then run a wire up to the turn signals, install a swicthback there.
will have a lot more light.

 

ends up looking like this

 

OK don't laugh... But what's a switchback and how would I install said switchback?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/...#post-16158765

Decent info in this Tacoma thread.

 

I picked these up on Vine, so we will see if they are good or not. Be here this afternoon. Heck they may be too large, they look huge



EDIT: way brighter. Good bulbs