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DRL update to stay on w/headlights

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

  1. Jul 4, 2017 at 2:04 PM
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    FuchsB

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    Thanks for sharing! I double checked mine today and my DRL's turn off with my headlights.


     
  2. Dec 10, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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    I’m pretty sure you can use TechStream to NOT dim the DRL when the headlights come on.

    I remember fooling around with TS, but can’t recall if I made changes- but my DRLs do NOT dim when headlights come on.
     
  3. Dec 11, 2017 at 1:57 PM
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    Glare is fun for no one.
    Also excess heat inside generated by DRL @ 100% plus low beam is not fun for the housing too.
     
  4. Dec 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM
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    Those led boards can’t make any discernible temp difference. In fact, reducing output is likely driven by a solids state resistor which would likely generate more heat.

    Interestingly, my drls don’t reduce.
     
  5. Dec 11, 2017 at 3:13 PM
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    Same
     
  6. Dec 11, 2017 at 4:28 PM
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    You sure they don't dim when headlights come on?
     
  7. Dec 11, 2017 at 4:29 PM
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    No, and you forced me to check.

    They are definitely on. I'll check dimming. I would assume the dim.
     
  8. Dec 11, 2017 at 4:53 PM
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    Somebody drew it better... Not me

    DRL2.jpg
     
  9. Dec 11, 2017 at 4:57 PM
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    That would be me. MS PAINT FTW:p
     
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  10. Dec 11, 2017 at 5:09 PM
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    Geez, I had to go and check,...drls are on but dimmer with headlights.
     
  11. Dec 11, 2017 at 5:17 PM
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    Wierd- mine don’t dim with headlights on.
     
  12. Dec 11, 2017 at 5:17 PM
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    Lemon law
     
  13. Dec 11, 2017 at 5:18 PM
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    Yeah- might be the right answer.
     

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