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Auto Light help

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Pilvr83, Oct 3, 2018.

  1. Oct 3, 2018 at 3:55 AM
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    Pilvr83

    Pilvr83 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I am having trouble with my auto headlights. I set the time to each of the three options: 0 seconds/60 seconds/90 seconds "Time elapsed before headlights automatically turn off after doors are closed."

    My lights do not turn off with any setting above. I have to manually turn the auto lights off. The bad part on turning the lights off is the Daylight Running Lights do not automatically come back on. So if I drive to work at night and turn my lights off, when I leave in the morning I have to remember to turn the DRL's back on.

    sort of a pain with my memory!

    Is there maybe something I am doing wrong?

    What exactly does the 0 seconds mean to you? I thought setting to that would automatically turn the lights off when I turn off the engine and open/close a door.

    Update: This morning I tried again. Turned off the ignition, lights still on. Got out of the truck pressed the door handle sensor to lock doors. Lights still stayed on. I had to reopen door to manually turn off lights.

    Is there a setting to immediately turn off the lights in park or when doors are locked?

    Clueless
     
  2. Oct 3, 2018 at 4:21 AM
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    WZ00R2

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    The lights stay on for a bit after locking the doors. It doesn't hurt anything at all. If you press the lock button on the key fob twice, the lights will turn off.
     
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  3. Oct 3, 2018 at 6:46 AM
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    Boyitz

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    This is indeed the answer.
     
  4. Oct 3, 2018 at 7:52 AM
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    Pilvr83

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    Great. I will try that. Thank you
     
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  5. Oct 3, 2018 at 9:46 AM
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    mcdean

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    Is this a 2018 thing? On my 2016 the the auto headlights turn off as soon as I open my doors.
     
  6. Oct 3, 2018 at 12:20 PM
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    shakerhood

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    Mine stay on for about 30 seconds or so after I get out and shut the doors, I believe there is a setting in the head unit to adjust the time they stay on.
     
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  7. Oct 3, 2018 at 4:14 PM
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    Pilvr83

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    That is what I want. What are your light settings? Maybe i can duplicate.
     
  8. Oct 3, 2018 at 4:16 PM
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    Boyitz

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    You can change the delay settings to no delay I think. Can't remember where. I just click my fob twice when it bugs me. Otherwise I just wait.
     
  9. Oct 4, 2018 at 2:19 AM
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    Flash1034

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    My 2018 Pro headlights turn off when I open my door too. That’s how I like it.
     

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