Daytime Amber Lens Melted...

Blacked Out TRD · 07-09-2009, 11:16 PM

I did the mod where your turn signal light is on with your Daytime Running light which gives you a nice bright amber light. Looks really nice. Problem is the extra lite element gave out extra heat which melted my amber lenses inside the headlight. Anyone else have this happen. I need to find a LED Amber light that doesn't give off heat like a standard bulb does. Any suggestions?

warpwr · 09-02-2009, 12:50 PM

I was wondering about the possibility of that happening.

I ordered the parts to do the DRL mod and I found this website for LED lamps.
http://www.eautoworks.com/search-ALL/mk34-ca4.htm

I haven't received the parts yet so I haven't investigated what the bulb number is though.
They have an inline resistor you can buy if the turns don't work because of low resistance too.
http://www.eautoworks.com/product-Led-33226.htm

I will replace the stock bulbs for sure now that I read your post. Thanks.

rb11701 · 09-02-2009, 01:41 PM

He said he had the turn signal on and the DTRL. It ws that extra heat that melted the housing. He didn't say it was the dtrl mod. nor did he say it was the oem one.

warpwr · 09-03-2009, 10:57 AM

Oh...
I don't know what mod he did then but he could still use the LEDs though, right?

The mod I'm going to do is called the DRL mod. It uses the amber turn indicator lights. And it is the same as OEM using Toyota parts.

Here's what the mod says in part...
"What you will be doing is replacing the current TURN SIGNAL RELAY with a new one + a jumper. The new relay will turn your FRONT TURN SIGNALS on when you don't have your headlights on and you are moving. This allows your truck to be seen better in all driving conditions."

I just assumed that's what he did too.

shockittillyareconizeit · 09-03-2009, 11:16 AM

Yeah, that's the mod that he did also. DTRL and DRL is the same thing. I just recently did the mod also. I haven't encountered any problems yet, but then again, i don't have them on for extremely long amounts of time as maybe he did.

I'll be lookin out for the update on this LED amber light. If it's bright enough, maybe i'll change mine also just as precaution.

Viet2100 · 09-03-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacked Out TRD

I did the mod where your turn signal light is on with your Daytime Running light which gives you a nice bright amber light. Looks really nice. Problem is the extra lite element gave out extra heat which melted my amber lenses inside the headlight. Anyone else have this happen. I need to find a LED Amber light that doesn't give off heat like a standard bulb does. Any suggestions?

WHY would you ever do that??

rb11701 · 09-03-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warpwr

Oh...
I don't know what mod he did then but he could still use the LEDs though, right?

The mod I'm going to do is called the DRL mod. It uses the amber turn indicator lights. And it is the same as OEM using Toyota parts.

Here's what the mod says in part...
"What you will be doing is replacing the current TURN SIGNAL RELAY with a new one + a jumper. The new relay will turn your FRONT TURN SIGNALS on when you don't have your headlights on and you are moving. This allows your truck to be seen better in all driving conditions."

I just assumed that's what he did too.

There are 2 different DTRL mods. One is the same as an OEM install and would be the same as if it came right from the dealer. The other one taps into a wire. The OEM install makes use of the blinkers just like before the mod. The other (which I think he did) uses the turn signals and keeps them on. Thus the brigher light.

Then again, I could be way off on this. But Idoubt the OEM mod would melt the glass. LED's would work BTW. Might have a cool look.

Plain Jane Taco · 09-05-2009, 07:47 PM

I pretty sure the bulb in the front signals is a dual filament type. So when the DRLs are on both filaments are burning to make them quite bright....so it does get quite hot. But I wouldn't think hot enough to melt the lens! I've got factory DRLs with no issues. It almost make you wonder if Toyota uses 2 different headlamp housing, depending on whether the truck has DRLs or not.

uood8 · 09-06-2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plain Jane Taco

I pretty sure the bulb in the front signals is a dual filament type. So when the DRLs are on both filaments are burning to make them quite bright....so it does get quite hot. But I wouldn't think hot enough to melt the lens! I've got factory DRLs with no issues. It almost make you wonder if Toyota uses 2 different headlamp housing, depending on whether the truck has DRLs or not.

dtrl's are only a 40 dollar option so i doubt it.

OVTaco · 11-06-2009, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plain Jane Taco

I pretty sure the bulb in the front signals is a dual filament type. So when the DRLs are on both filaments are burning to make them quite bright....so it does get quite hot. But I wouldn't think hot enough to melt the lens! I've got factory DRLs with no issues. It almost make you wonder if Toyota uses 2 different headlamp housing, depending on whether the truck has DRLs or not.

I have an 06 w/70K miles on it and factory DTRL's. The lenses are scorched yellow, cracked and appear to be melting away. The dealer says I have an electrical problem causing both filaments to burn thus causing the meltdown. I don't believe them. Any other 06 owners out there w/ factory DTRL's that could take a look and let me know if both filaments burn?

xJuice · 11-06-2009, 07:42 AM

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...ml#post1087199

Viet2100 · 11-06-2009, 08:24 AM

LEDs FTW.

VissionMx · 11-06-2009, 08:33 AM

<-------I have LEDs in my running lights and my turn signals.

the only problem is the leds use less power so you will get hyper flashing with the turn signals. you will have to get a resistor also...i think

like this
http://www.eautoworks.com/product-Led-33226.htm

OVTaco · 11-20-2009, 07:33 AM

Any other 06 owners out there w/ factory DTRL's that could take a look and let me know if both filaments burn?

Viet2100 · 11-20-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VissionMx

<-------I have LEDs in my running lights and my turn signals.

the only problem is the leds use less power so you will get hyper flashing with the turn signals. you will have to get a resistor also...i think

like this
http://www.eautoworks.com/product-Led-33226.htm

Try this.

http://www.v-leds.com/BlinkerWarning...89369-1-3.html

No wires, just remove stock flasher relay and put in new.

warpwr · 11-20-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viet2100

Try this.

http://www.v-leds.com/BlinkerWarning...89369-1-3.html

No wires, just remove stock flasher relay and put in new.

This is great if it works....
Don't forget, the stock flasher is already replaced in the DRL mod.
So the one in the link would have to do all the things that replacement does and then also work with LEDs.

07-09-2009, 11:16 PM	#1
Blacked Out TRD Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5359 Posts: 34 08 Tacoma Double Cab Blacked Out 2008 Double Cab Automatic TRD Heated Leather Seats, Blacked Out Hadlights, Black Powder Coated Wheels, Red Emblems, HID's, Tinted Front Windows, many more to come	Daytime Amber Lens Melted... I did the mod where your turn signal light is on with your Daytime Running light which gives you a nice bright amber light. Looks really nice. Problem is the extra lite element gave out extra heat which melted my amber lenses inside the headlight. Anyone else have this happen. I need to find a LED Amber light that doesn't give off heat like a standard bulb does. Any suggestions?

09-02-2009, 12:50 PM	#2
warpwr Junior Senior Member Name: Vaughn Joined: Aug 2009, #20667 Location: S.F. Bay Area Gender: Male Posts: 73 09 Tacoma 2009 Access Cab Automatic V6	I was wondering about the possibility of that happening. I ordered the parts to do the DRL mod and I found this website for LED lamps. http://www.eautoworks.com/search-ALL/mk34-ca4.htm I haven't received the parts yet so I haven't investigated what the bulb number is though. They have an inline resistor you can buy if the turns don't work because of low resistance too. http://www.eautoworks.com/product-Led-33226.htm I will replace the stock bulbs for sure now that I read your post. Thanks. __________________ Vaughn

09-02-2009, 01:41 PM	#3
rb11701 My Fuelly sucks! Name: Rob Joined: Apr 2009, #15708 Age: 35 Gender: Male Posts: 478 '09 Silver Streak TRD Off-Road 2009 Access Cab Automatic Rear Suspension TSB, DTRL Mod, aFe Pro-Dry S,USA Spec PA15-TOY iPod Adapter, Dynolock Tailgate Lock	He said he had the turn signal on and the DTRL. It ws that extra heat that melted the housing. He didn't say it was the dtrl mod. nor did he say it was the oem one. __________________

09-03-2009, 10:57 AM	#4
warpwr Junior Senior Member Name: Vaughn Joined: Aug 2009, #20667 Location: S.F. Bay Area Gender: Male Posts: 73 09 Tacoma 2009 Access Cab Automatic V6	Oh... I don't know what mod he did then but he could still use the LEDs though, right? The mod I'm going to do is called the DRL mod. It uses the amber turn indicator lights. And it is the same as OEM using Toyota parts. Here's what the mod says in part... "What you will be doing is replacing the current TURN SIGNAL RELAY with a new one + a jumper. The new relay will turn your FRONT TURN SIGNALS on when you don't have your headlights on and you are moving. This allows your truck to be seen better in all driving conditions." I just assumed that's what he did too. __________________ Vaughn

09-03-2009, 11:16 AM	#5
shockittillyareconizeit Senior Member Name: Dustin Joined: Jul 2009, #19405 Location: California Gender: Dude Posts: 191 '07 Coma PreRunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0L Front - Icon Coilovers, TC UCA's Rear - Billy's 5100/1.5 AAL MB Predator wheels - 16x8 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac 285x75x16 Satoshi grille Blacked out badges DTRL mod	Yeah, that's the mod that he did also. DTRL and DRL is the same thing. I just recently did the mod also. I haven't encountered any problems yet, but then again, i don't have them on for extremely long amounts of time as maybe he did. I'll be lookin out for the update on this LED amber light. If it's bright enough, maybe i'll change mine also just as precaution. __________________

09-05-2009, 07:47 PM	#8
Plain Jane Taco Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16179 Location: Lexington, KY Gender: Male Posts: 208 '09 2WD Base 2009 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7 4 cyl Ceramic Tint, Low/High Highway Blaster Horns, AEF Pro-Dry FIlter, EGR AreoWrap Hood Deflector, Yellow OE Style Fogs, Delay-wiper mod, Avid Light Bar	I pretty sure the bulb in the front signals is a dual filament type. So when the DRLs are on both filaments are burning to make them quite bright....so it does get quite hot. But I wouldn't think hot enough to melt the lens! I've got factory DRLs with no issues. It almost make you wonder if Toyota uses 2 different headlamp housing, depending on whether the truck has DRLs or not.

11-06-2009, 07:42 AM	#11
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11-06-2009, 08:24 AM	#12
Viet2100 Senior Member Name: Viet Joined: Jun 2007, #1930 Location: Orlando/Naples, FL Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 701 '07 PreRunner Double Cab SR5 X-SP 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Liter VVT-i Borla Cat-Back, Recessed Grille, Painted Lower Bumper Valence, Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD, MTX 504X, Alpine Components, Alpine 10" Sub, eBay Projector Headlamps with BMW retro, VVME 8000K HIDs, Color-keyed Eyelids, Nokya Hyper Yellow Fogs, Color-keyed Side Mirrors, Completely De-badged, Painted Engine Cover, Redline Hood Struts, Tint, OEM LED Tails tinted, LED White Interiors, LED White Gauge Cluster, LED Rear Turn Signal, LED Reverse Light, LED License Plate, Yokohama Parada Spec-X 265/50/20, Rear Springs TSB, 10% Tint, Black Headliner, Dynamat Ceiling/Front Doors	LEDs FTW. __________________ CarDomain 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SR5 PreRunner X-SP Borla VVME BMW Dynamat Pioneer Alpine Philips Apple Enkei Falken Bilstein Reese V-LED MTX Nokya Redline Valentine 1 Mobile 1 Denso WrecklessProductions

11-06-2009, 08:33 AM	#13
VissionMx StrmTrpr Name: Chase Joined: Aug 2009, #20920 Location: Canyon Lake, CA Gender: Male Posts: 60 06 PreRunner Sport Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic DTRL,Blinker DTRL, fogs anytiime	<-------I have LEDs in my running lights and my turn signals. the only problem is the leds use less power so you will get hyper flashing with the turn signals. you will have to get a resistor also...i think like this http://www.eautoworks.com/product-Led-33226.htm

11-20-2009, 07:33 AM	#14
OVTaco Junior Member Name: Dave Joined: Nov 2009, #25518 Location: Norfolk, Va. Gender: Male Posts: 2 06 SR5 Dbl. Cab 4X4 all options 2006 Double Cab Automatic TSB Suspension upgrade, Red Line Hood Struts, Wet Okle Seat Covers, XM custom install	DTRL Issue Any other 06 owners out there w/ factory DTRL's that could take a look and let me know if both filaments burn?

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