2010 Yaris 3DR LB: Backup Lamp Illumination Distance

[msmitka]

Anyone else agree that from the driver's seat, in the dark, in reverse, you can't see a thing (I verified the backup lights do actually light)? Has anyone found a way to improve night-time backup illumination? Thanks!

[msmitka]

Apologies in advance, but this isn't actually intended to be a double-post. It appears I'm (so far) alone thinking that the Yaris LB needs better backip lighting (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23258), so instead, I'll re-phrase this to ask if anyone has added an auxilary backup light. If so, which one, and how easy/difficult was it to install? Thanks!

[AlexNet0]

Get the TYC clear tails, I got them and now Its like 2 flashlights when I put it in reverse.

[yaris-me]

Don't tint your windows. It gets worst. The only time I know I have backup lights is when there is no other light and then it's dim.:frown:

[msmitka]

Get the TYC clear tails, I got them and now Its like 2 flashlights when I put it in reverse.

Thank you. Sounds like what I'm looking for. Can you recommend a source/link. I want to make sure I get exactly that, as it is "2 flashlights" that I'm looking for. :)

[msmitka]

threads merged

as to your question, i find the lighting adequate. as for adding extra it is quite easy to do just need to tap into the rear lights harness and voila. as for th placement of extra lights you can pretty much put them wherever you like.

Thanks for the info, and for cleaning up after me. :) I'm inclined to go with brighter replacement bulbs, just because it's neater/easier, but I'm not 100% sure yet. I just don't want to have it appear as though I added a laser beam to the back of the car. :)

[IllusionX]

i've seen 50w halogen replacement bulbs for reverse lights. I say the reverse light was never actually meant to light up the back, but just a warning sign for other people behind, that you are going in reverse.

[msmitka]

i've seen 50w halogen replacement bulbs for reverse lights. I say the reverse light was never actually meant to light up the back, but just a warning sign for other people behind, that you are going in reverse.

I don't debate your assumption, but I guess I've just been spoiled by the cars I've had that have illuminated at least a reasonable distance behind the car. The 50W replacements sound like an easy way to go. Thanks!

[A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby]

absolutely SICK bright. game changer for backing up! like strapping two
mag lights to the back of your rig. seriously no bull like other crappy LED you might find

https://retro-solutions.net/product-info.php?921_912_906_T15_5W_CREE_LED_Reverse_Wedge _Bulbs-pid699.html

5W LED for reverse

I just got done installing them. WOW !!!!!

[CTScott]

absolutely SICK bright. game changer for backing up! like strapping two
mag lights to the back of your rig. seriously no bull like other crappy LED you might find

https://retro-solutions.net/product-info.php?921_912_906_T15_5W_CREE_LED_Reverse_Wedge _Bulbs-pid699.html

5W LED for reverse

I just got done installing them. WOW !!!!!

That looks like a good find. Did you go with the lens or no lens version?

[A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby]

That looks like a good find. Did you go with the lens or no lens version?

lens version. it lights up very brightly when seen in either
side mirror...the very center is dark, but each corner of the car
out to many many yards is very well lit

I do not have proper night camera equipment so these shots
do not do it justice, but you gotta throw down and get some of these.

I think the no lens version spills more light closer to the middle bumper
if you have a camera back there...or for lighting the interior

[A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby]

this is as close as I can get to showing how bright they are

full flash, and the reverse lights outshine my plate flash reflection

[CTScott]

Nice! Now I just have to decide on lens or no lens. I have had a few close calls with the kids' basketball hoop.

[Scubaru Steve]

heres another good site with a ton of options.
http://www.autolumination.com/
http://autolumination.com/906.htm

[A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby]

retro-solutions put my bulbs in the USPS mail and they emailed me...
yer bulbs shipped! late Friday night, and I got them Monday. banger !

[sparkin88]

I have very similar ones in blue on my motorcycle for marker always on lights, their ridiculously bright...
At night they would light up the drive way no problem, overpowering the matching blue angel eyes. I can't imagine what White ones would do lol.

Im considering getting some though, backed up tonight, couldnt for crap with rain, dark. considered doing the ace ventura pet detective thing, stick my head out the window lol

[Klink10]

Damn Dingo you sold me with those photos.

Well I just got off the phone with Dingo's supplier and it seems that the bulb he's using won't work in the 07. If anyone comes up with the correct one for a 07 please post up which it is. Thanks.

After doing a search on this site, I think the 07 HB uses 1156 as back ups.

[CTScott]

Damn Dingo you sold me with those photos.

Well I just got off the phone with Dingo's supplier and it seems that the bulb he's using won't work in the 07. If anyone comes up with the correct one for a 07 please post up which it is. Thanks.

After doing a search on this site, I think the 07 HB uses 1156 as back ups.

07 and 08 liftbacks used 7506 or 1156 and 09+ use 921.

[A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby]

Damn Dingo you sold me with those photos.

Well I just got off the phone with Dingo's supplier and it seems that the bulb he's using won't work in the 07. If anyone comes up with the correct one for a 07 please post up which it is. Thanks.

After doing a search on this site, I think the 07 HB uses 1156 as back ups.

I pm'ed you

that site carries 1156 versions of the cree 5w too

[MUSKOKA800]

I back up into my drive between hedge and Escape every night. Absolutely no problem.
Perhaps the HB"s lighting is weaker than the sedan?? Of course I use the side mirrors only.

[Klink10]

CT and Dingo thanks for the info. Think I've got it.

[A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby]

I have two new cree emitters with the astigmatic lens


I will throw them in, and see what the illumination looks like
vs the clear lens version I have in the pics in this thread

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nope

astigmatic doesn't improve visibility for the driver as far as I can tell...