HELP. LIGHTING EXPERTISE ADVICE NEEDED.

Alright, so I bought a pair of sequential turn signal aftermarket headlights from DNA Motoring for my 2016 TRD Sport and little did I know they only make them for the non TRD versions of Tacomas (non DRL) and I messaged them about it and they said there’s absolutely no way I can make them work with my DRL setup due to to the difference in wiring harnesses. Why not just return them and get something that will work with my setup, you ask? Well, two reasons... the first is I really love the look of these specific headlights and no one else makes them like this for the DRL versions. The second is I live out in Hawaii and shipping costs $100 one way so to send it back I would be out $200... SO... I’m begging any experts in auto lighting to help me out with suggestions for any adapters I can buy for the wiring harness or anything I can do to make this setup work with my truck. Thanks! Here’s the link below...

https://caautoparts.com/products/hl...MI35OF1d6b6wIVDh6tBh3MCAhtEAQYASABEgJj3vD_BwE

 

Welcome aboard

 

The NON-LED DRL uses one dual filament bulb. One filament is the DRL & Signal, the other is the Parking/Tail circuit filament.
Your LED DRL uses input from a relay but works the same way. Both versions are OFF when headlights are selected (Low beam).
The issue is: The incandescent bulb with dual filament uses one filament to do the DRL and flashing Turn. The LED DRL is separate led strip that takes 2 inputs and a separate bulb for the turn with only one filament.
It's going to be very difficult (not impossible) to duplicate that in your Tacoma.


Tap the turn wires.

 

Interesting, haven’t seen too many trying to go from TRD to SR/SR5. You could try reaching out to Taco-Man18 who makes the SR5 to TRD harness to see if it can be done.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fs-socal-sr-sr5-drl-headlight-upgrade-harness-kits.583968/

If not, you’re in Hawaii, I’m sure you could put them on Craigslist and someone will snatch them up. I think 1 out of every 2 cars in Hawaii purchased is a Tacoma.

 

Thanks for the info guys, I messaged taco-man18 about it and hopefully he’ll reply back with some good news. If anyone else knows somebody who makes these wiring harness adapters let me know!

 

Does anyone know if these would work?

https://www.diodedynamics.com/plug-...MI7_aZ6Y2c6wIVCB6tBh0l7QuSEAQYASABEgIOffD_BwE

 

https://www.corsa-technic.com/item.php?item_id=895 90980-10869 (x2)
https://www.corsa-technic.com/item.php?item_id=1165 90980-11486 (x2)
https://www.corsa-technic.com/item.php?item_id=900 90980-11020 (x2)
https://www.corsa-technic.com/item.php?item_id=382 plug (x2)
https://www.corsa-technic.com/item.php?item_id=1164 dual relay holder (x2)
https://www.corsa-technic.com/item.php?item_id=381&category_id=62 20 AWG
TS090-SL3 2.0-2.5 mm (.079-.098 in) Dark green 7165-0395

 

This is everything I would need? What sizes for the wires/seals would you recommend? Really appreciate it man thanks.

 

Oh god... where do I start?

 

You'll need a secure place for the relay bases (a set per side)...that will dictate how long the wires will be to the connectors.



You'll also need to route the turn signal tap into the cab. 2 wires, one for left another for right. These will tap into the turn signal stalk connector C11.

 

Start by sending that shit back before that $200 bucks feels like chump change.

Next thread: "I installed sequential turn signals, now my truck won't start" PLEASE HELP!!

 

Welp, gotta have one unhelpful pessimist in the comments lol.

 

C11 is the combination switch connector, located behind the steering wheel covers.

 

OP, in case you still on the fence deciding, another member needed to add the DTRL to function OEM style so I worked on this for him.

Adding a DRL circuit for SR & SR5's without DRL LED in headlights.

 

how do I know and check if I have DRL version or non DRL version in my truck it’s a 2019 TRD sport. I’m looking into buying the same lights and swapping them out, but I need to know if my truck is suitable to swap with these. Thanks for your input

 

Light switch on steering wheel will have a DRL position and/or the headlight assemblies will have a Turn/DRL connector (3 wires) or a Turn Only connector (2 wires)

 

all trd sports have led drl headlights. 2020+ had optional full led headlights.

 

Does this mean that I can change my drl lights to full led lights does that mean my drl will not work anymore. just wondering cause he in Canada it is mandatory for drl lights.

 

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