jdm taillights, install Options

[rodriguez046]

Are jdm taillights just plug and play or howu install them

[richee3]

The USDM wiring harness has an extra bulb that the JDM tails don't have. Otherwise, yes it's all plug and play. I don't mean to sound like a douche, but there is a how-to for this and other basic but tasteful mods in the stickies Give those a look and before you know it, you'll have a great looking Celica and you'll make it look easy.

[trdproven]

^ Is that really true because I had to use the JDM harness, but I assume we are talking about the red out tails with the clear lense (facelift type). Or is there a jdm tail that accepts 1156 and 1157 or do you have to mod or chip the housing a bit to fit the sockets in?

I just the harness it came with.

[richee3]

True story. Apparently it plugs right in with no issues, apart from having a spare bulb. That way you don't have to remember what bulbs the JDM tails use. I just used the JDM harness as well- there's no reason not to if you have it. This thread doesn't explicitly say it, but the pictures show the extra bulb/socket in the USDM harness. OP- here's the how-to:

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=40179

This post has been edited by richee3: Mar 29, 2012 - 1:32 PM

[SupraKid]

Yup the usdm plugs right in.. Thats what I'm running atm.

[smkr3w]

Yup the usdm plugs right in.. Thats what I'm running atm.

Same.

[mak5603]

Yup the usdm plugs right in.. Thats what I'm running atm.

Same.

Pretty sure 95% of us USDM guys are.

[trdproven]

with mine, my sockets did not twist into my jdm ones. thats why i had to use the japan harness all the way to the inside of the body.