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2021 Off Road tail light: minor confusion w/colors & part numbers

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by marcamos, Jan 8, 2023.

  1. Jan 8, 2023 at 8:13 AM
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    So, my passenger side tail light got tickled and I'd like to replace it with the exact same one. I looked at the official parts.toyota.com website, added all of my info, and it led me to this:

    https://parts.toyota.com/p/Toyota_2...il-Light-Right--Rear/71696168/8155004181.html

    However, that's not what my tail light looks like, color-wise. Mine has areas with chrome and (smaller) areas of dark gray (see attached photo).

    So, I'm wondering: is the photo on the above website generic and if I order it I'll get one with the chrome and dark gray areas? Or, should I be looking for a different part number?

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  2. Jan 8, 2023 at 9:16 AM
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    The one you linked is definitely not the correct light you're looking for.

    That part number matches what I ordered to get rid of the 2020+ TRD chrome lights. They're the ones that came on 2018/19 TRD trucks.

    ETA: I believe the correct number to be 81550-04220.

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  3. Jan 8, 2023 at 9:29 AM
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    OK, yeah, I suspected as much. Thank you.

    Ah, maybe? Unfortunately, there's no photo to help me confirm ( https://parts.toyota.com/p/78762358/81550-04220.html ). It also mentions "LED", but these are just three regular bulbs.
     
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    Here you go.

     
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  5. Jan 8, 2023 at 9:38 AM
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    Oh wow, nice find! Based on that information, I have either the 81550-04210 or the 81550-04220. I'll admit it's hard to see the difference (to my eyes, at least).
     
  6. Jan 8, 2023 at 9:45 AM
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    It looks like the 04220 is chrome instead of grey between the red and reverse light versus 04210, which would match the Limited trim aesthetic.

    I was trying to go off descriptions on Toyota part websites but they're very vague.
     
  7. Jan 8, 2023 at 10:10 AM
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    I'm definitely leaning towards the 04210, but man I'd love to know for sure before I pull the trigger and wait a few days. I can't find a part number on the unit itself — I removed it and have been scouring it for numbers like these, but no luck.
     
  8. Jan 8, 2023 at 10:27 AM
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    I’m thinking it’s the 04210 also.
     
  9. Jan 8, 2023 at 10:35 AM
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    Yeah, I have it off and sitting next to me as I hunt around the internet. There are a few spots on the back of it that have words/numbers, but none of them are remotely close to "04210" or "04220", etc.
     
  10. Jan 8, 2023 at 10:35 AM
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    I'm leaning towards that one as well after finding that post with pictures.
     
  11. Jan 8, 2023 at 10:54 AM
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    I think I'll order the 04210 and, if it ends up being wrong, utilize the return policy. I appreciate your help, @pjtx808.
     
  12. Jan 10, 2023 at 12:09 PM
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    Well, it's official, my taillight is the 81550-04210. I went to my local dealership, saw it first hand, talked them down $60 ($210 -> $150) and grabbed it. Installed it this morning and it's chef-kiss.jpg

    Thanks again, @pjtx808!
     
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