Boring Lightbulb Question '78 FJ40 (1 Viewer)

[TuckerHudson]

My #2 (in the picture) brake light (red middle section) is out. How do I know what exact replacement (filament/volt) bulb I need? Thanks.

Happy '23.

 

[John McVicker]

Pull the bulb out, the bulb number will be clearly visible & any parts store will have the replacement.

 

[pb4ugo]

Its a single filament bulb. Most likely a xxxx

EDIT : YOU NEED AN 1157.

 

[3_puppies]

I was thinking an 1157??

 

[pb4ugo]

1157 is a dual filament. Stop,turn, park. He should use an 1157. Stop, park. I was incorrect b4.

 

[pb4ugo]

I was thinking an 1157??

Yeah, your right.

 

[TuckerHudson]

I was thinking an 1157??

thanks guys.

 

[TuckerHudson]

Is it worth switching the brake lights to LED? And 12 vs 24 voltage?


SOR 1157s

LED

 

[Paul_A]

The single element is an 1156.

 

[TuckerHudson]

The single element is an 1156.

meaning if ONLY my brake light is out?

 

[pb4ugo]

Meaning an 1156 is a single filament bulb.
You need an 1157 dual filament bulb. 1 filament for brake and the other for the parking light.

 

[1MOA]

Is it worth switching the brake lights to LED? And 12 vs 24 voltage?


SOR 1157s

LED

Not really. The rear lights on a fj40 live a hard life of vibration dirt and moisture. You can buy 8-10 1157's and just toss them in the glove box and with a phillips head screw driver change them in a few mins as needed.

 

[TuckerHudson]

Not really. The rear lights on a fj40 live a hard life of vibration dirt and moisture. You can buy 8-10 1157's and just toss them in the glove box and with a phillips head screw driver change them in a few mins as needed.

are these 12V? Thx for feedback.

 

[TuckerHudson]

are these 12V? Thx for feedback.

these are on AMZN: 1157

 

[3_puppies]

the 1157 has 2 knubs underneath and the 1156 has 1 knub
the 1157 should only go in 1 way as the posts on the side are off set

any auto parts store will have a bin full of these bulbs

 

[TuckerHudson]

the 1157 has 2 knubs underneath and the 1156 has 1 knub
the 1157 should only go in 1 way as the posts on the side are off set

any auto parts store will have a bin full of these bulbs

But I assume I need 12V?

 

[73FJ40]

But I assume I need 12V?

What voltage is your battery?

24V is typically for diesel engines.

 

[John McVicker]

This thread begs the question: How many people does it take to change a light bulb?

 

[3_puppies]

But I assume I need 12V?

US model, FJ40? 1 battery? yes 12 volt

What voltage is your battery?

24V is typically for diesel engines.

IIRCC 24 volt bulb is a 2057

 

[TuckerHudson]

This thread begs the question: How many people does it take to change a light bulb? lol!