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DRL brighter on driver side

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Mario0815, Jul 20, 2017.

  1. Jul 20, 2017 at 6:21 PM
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    Mario0815

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    Hey guys, I have a 2016 TRD sport and the driver side DRL and headlight are brighter than the passenger. I brought it to the dealer and they said it's normal, I was in a rush that day so I just left. It is driving me nuts to be honest and I couldn't find anyone else with this issue? Does anyone have this problem? Thank you.
     
  2. Jul 20, 2017 at 7:13 PM
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    Herniator

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    How much brighter are you talking about?
     
  3. Jul 20, 2017 at 7:15 PM
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    It's a pretty big difference. I'm going to try to take a picture. I am not sure if it's getting too much voltage to that side, or if the passenger side is not getting enough.
     
  4. Jul 20, 2017 at 7:23 PM
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    In previous vehicles I have owned. A dull light was caused by a poor ground in the dull one.
     
  5. Jul 20, 2017 at 7:26 PM
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    Good point. I will check everything again.
     
  6. Jul 20, 2017 at 7:42 PM
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    tacoflavoredkisses1

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    If you have a mutlimeter you could check the voltages.

    It sucks that "it's normal " is such a common response
     
  7. Jul 20, 2017 at 7:45 PM
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    It's normal is a lazy response used too often by dealerships.
     
  8. Jul 20, 2017 at 7:57 PM
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    You're absolutely right. I just didn't feel like getting into an argument and had to leave. But clearly the driver side is much brighter lol.
     
  9. Jul 20, 2017 at 8:09 PM
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    Yes!!!! Check you grounds!!!!
     

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