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Help figuring out Factory LED DRL Headlight

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MONEYMAZE108, Nov 4, 2019.

  1. Nov 4, 2019 at 2:25 PM
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    MONEYMAZE108

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    Hi all,

    So first off apologies for asking such a basic question but I am trying to buy new headlights, and for that I am asked if I have Factory LED DRL Headlight or not. I have no idea how to tell, checked the manual it doesn't state. Can anyone help me know what I need to be looking for?
     
  2. Nov 4, 2019 at 2:31 PM
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    Massappeals

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    Look at it
     
  3. Nov 4, 2019 at 2:31 PM
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    CdnSldr

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    If you have SR5 trim or higher (ie: trd Offroad, sport, pro and limited) then you should.

    Just post a pic.,
     
  4. Nov 4, 2019 at 2:31 PM
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    If yours looks the photo you have LED DRL’s...
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  5. Nov 4, 2019 at 2:33 PM
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  6. Nov 4, 2019 at 2:38 PM
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    MONEYMAZE108

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    Thank you everyone for the super quick replies, I took pictures based on this, I do not have LED running lights correct?

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    Correct. You have old-school halogen light bulbs. LED strip would dim when the headlights turn on.
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2019 at 2:41 PM
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    Just FYI - I have a Base Trim SR5, and I do not have the LED DRL.
     
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    Nope - just like mine. The DRL is the Amber Light.
     
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    My mistake..slight differences between US and Canada.
     
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    you guys rock, thanks everyone for the quick replies
     
  12. Nov 4, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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    I've been thinking about replacing my headlights with a used set. I think that the wiring is the same on the truck side. I believe that the LED DRL headlighst have an additional jumper wire on the headlight itself to power the LED's. But not 100% sure.
     
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    So - whatcha gettin?
     
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    Just remember, you usually get what you pay for.
     
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    Be careful buying the smoked lenses. Unlikely they’re DOT approved.
     
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    Didnt Canada mandate DRL since like 1990?

    I remember having a 1990 4runner with DRL, it was Canadian.
     
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    If I’m not mistaken, I believe it was some time around 1995-1996 when OBDII became standard.

    Edit: actually any vehicle sold or imported into Canada after Dec 1989 required DRL’s.
     
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