Modernized headlamp housings with integrated LEDs are an option for the 2018 and 2019 Tundra models.
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H16 bulb: what is it?
The H9/H11 bulb family includes the H16 automotive light bulb, which is very similar to the H8, H9, H11, and H15 bulbs. It is distinguished by having three metal tabs evenly placed around the base to lock it in place, a standard right-angled style connection input base, and a sizable rubber o-ring beneath the metal tabs.
The wattage levels that they operate at and whether or not they have a painted-on reflector cover at the top of the glass tube make up the largest differences between H8, H9, H11, and H16. The H11 is more frequently used in headlights than the H16 is in fog lights. As a result, you’ll encounter H11 bulbs that resemble H16 bulbs almost exactly but with greater wattages and somewhat different pin configurations. However, with a little finagling, you could change an H16 and H11 around if you really wanted to.
Where does the confusion between H16 and 5202 bulbs originate? First off, there weren’t many vehicles in America that used an H16 bulb until quite recently. Then, there was probably some confusion after an uninformed light bulb maker in Asia decided one day that they didn’t know what a true H16 bulb was. They began classified 5202 light bulbs as H16, 5202, 9009, etc. as a result of a series of events. This is incorrect! You will never come across an H16 OEM bulb that resembles a 5202 from Sylvania, Philips, or another manufacturer. Here are a few well-liked LED variations of these many bulbs:
Tundra received LED headlights when?
When Toyota unveiled the OEM LED facelift headlights in the middle of 2017, it was clear that we would soon be able to provide them to our OEM+ sort of customers along with a plug-and-play conversion harness. Here it is for you!
Toyota Tundra Design Specs and Features
The 2018 Toyota Tundra will get a fresh look when truck enters dealerships. For some trims, exterior improvements will feature a new mesh grille, and for the Toyota Tundra Limited and 1794 Edition models, a billet-style grille. For the Tundra Limited, Platinum, and 1794 Edition trim levels, new LED headlights, LED fog lights, and LED Daytime Running Lights will go hand in hand with a redesigned grille. Drivers of the Tundra SR5 who choose the TRD Off-Road Package will gain access to LED headlights and built-in fog lights. Halogen headlights with a black bezel and LED daytime running lights will come standard on entry-level Tundra SR models.
Another area of the 2018 Toyota Tundra that will receive improvements is safety. Drivers will be safer than ever thanks to Toyota Safety Sense, a collision-prevention system that is now standard on the Toyota Tundra. Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert, Automatic High Beams, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control will all be standard on new Toyota Tundra models. An improved Multi-Information Display allows for monitoring of all Toyota Safety Sense systems.
A projector headlamp is what?
In the field of headlamp technology, projector headlights are a more recent development. They were originally widely utilized in several high-end vehicles in the 1980s. Projector headlights have since gained popularity on all different kinds of automobiles.
Reflector headlights and projector headlights are similar. They have mirrors that serve as reflectors and a bulb inside a steel bowl. An additional lens in a projector headlight, however, serves as a magnifying glass, boosting the brilliance of the light beam.
There is also a cutoff shield to guarantee that the light emanating from these headlights is oriented correctly. This aids in pointing the light towards the direction of the road. Projector headlights have an extremely sharp cutoff because of the shield.
For good reasons, projector headlights are becoming more and more common. They offer a number of benefits:
- They’re more vibrant. Compared to reflector headlights, projector headlights are noticeably brighter.
- They have a lower chance of blinding other motorists. Projector headlights don’t shine in other drivers’ eyes because they are pointed downward at the road.
- A more even light is produced by projector headlights. There may be darker patches in reflector headlights.
- Only projector headlights can be used with xenon HID bulbs. In reflector headlights, where the light they create can blind other vehicles, HID bulbs are too bright.