1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Motorcycle truck bed chock Sticking out past the flares Toyota oil filter What's this part called? ALL-PRO Bedrack w/ Anchor Trax MOD Radiator Flush

Proper headlight upgrade

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by goldentaco03, Dec 29, 2015.

Page 13 of 17
  1. Jul 30, 2021 at 9:12 AM
    #241
    04TrDtAcO4x4

    #241
    04TrDtAcO4x4 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2019
    Member:
    #314194
    Messages:
    83
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2003 Tacoma
    Guess I'll cut the wire and disable the DRL
     
    04TrDtAcO4x4, Jul 30, 2021
    #241
    crashnburn80[QUOTED] likes this.
  2. Jul 30, 2021 at 10:36 AM
    #242
    TRD493

    #242
    TRD493 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2015
    Member:
    #173269
    Messages:
    1,713
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    Texas (DFW)
    Vehicle:
    17 TRD Sport DCLB 4x4 / 01 4x4 V6 Extra Cab TRD SR5
    I'm in the same boat as you....been looking at threads on here to figure it out. Looks like it might be as simple as cutting the white/green wire up under the dash. Not exactly sure where that is located yet as I just started looking at this option.
     
    TRD493, Jul 30, 2021
    #242
  3. Jul 30, 2021 at 10:52 AM
    #243
    04TrDtAcO4x4

    #243
    04TrDtAcO4x4 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2019
    Member:
    #314194
    Messages:
    83
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2003 Tacoma
    Here is what I have found so far. I screen shot these pics on another forum.

    Screenshot_20210730-110723.jpg
    Screenshot_20210730-110719.jpg
     
    04TrDtAcO4x4, Jul 30, 2021
    #243
  4. Jul 30, 2021 at 11:08 AM
    #244
    Bolt Head

    #244
    Bolt Head Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2020
    Member:
    #338476
    Messages:
    211
    Gender:
    Male
    Colorado
    Vehicle:
    Silver 2001 SC DC LTD
    Fox 2.5 w/resi and adjusters, LR UCAs, Wheeler's minus 2 leaf pack, Toytec rear shocks, FN 5 Star w 33" Toyo OC AT3, Pinch-weld mod, Supercharger, Heated/Cooled Leather Seats, Pioneer DVD w/backup cam, Alpine PDX amp, Remote Start, Spray-on bed liner

    Pretty sure this is the one I cut and it worked (white with green stripe). Photo screen-grabbed from this thread https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/disable-drls.70500/

    upload_2021-7-30_12-7-26.jpg
     
    Bolt Head, Jul 30, 2021
    #244
  5. Jul 30, 2021 at 11:11 AM
    #245
    Bolt Head

    #245
    Bolt Head Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2020
    Member:
    #338476
    Messages:
    211
    Gender:
    Male
    Colorado
    Vehicle:
    Silver 2001 SC DC LTD
    Fox 2.5 w/resi and adjusters, LR UCAs, Wheeler's minus 2 leaf pack, Toytec rear shocks, FN 5 Star w 33" Toyo OC AT3, Pinch-weld mod, Supercharger, Heated/Cooled Leather Seats, Pioneer DVD w/backup cam, Alpine PDX amp, Remote Start, Spray-on bed liner

    I disabled my DRLs and bought and installed the upgrade. Actually met with the guy that builds and sells the harnesses. I tested the voltage at the headlight connector to confirm what type of switching.
     
    Bolt Head, Jul 30, 2021
    #245
  6. Jul 30, 2021 at 1:50 PM
    #246
    TRD493

    #246
    TRD493 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2015
    Member:
    #173269
    Messages:
    1,713
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    Texas (DFW)
    Vehicle:
    17 TRD Sport DCLB 4x4 / 01 4x4 V6 Extra Cab TRD SR5
    Sounds/looks easy enough to do! Time to upgrade.
     
    TRD493, Jul 30, 2021
    #246
    crashnburn80 likes this.
  7. Jul 30, 2021 at 2:01 PM
    #247
    TRD493

    #247
    TRD493 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2015
    Member:
    #173269
    Messages:
    1,713
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    Texas (DFW)
    Vehicle:
    17 TRD Sport DCLB 4x4 / 01 4x4 V6 Extra Cab TRD SR5
    Damn it!
    upload_2021-7-30_15-59-30.jpg
     
    TRD493, Jul 30, 2021
    #247
  8. Jul 30, 2021 at 2:03 PM
    #248
    JasonLee

    #248
    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

    Joined:
    May 9, 2014
    Member:
    #129454
    Messages:
    12,045
    First Name:
    Jason
    Q322+3C Denver, Colorado
    Vehicle:
    15 TRD OffRoad
    TRD Supercharger and more.
    JasonLee, Jul 30, 2021
    #248
    04TrDtAcO4x4, TRD493 and crashnburn80 like this.
  9. Jul 30, 2021 at 2:09 PM
    #249
    Bolt Head

    #249
    Bolt Head Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2020
    Member:
    #338476
    Messages:
    211
    Gender:
    Male
    Colorado
    Vehicle:
    Silver 2001 SC DC LTD
    Fox 2.5 w/resi and adjusters, LR UCAs, Wheeler's minus 2 leaf pack, Toytec rear shocks, FN 5 Star w 33" Toyo OC AT3, Pinch-weld mod, Supercharger, Heated/Cooled Leather Seats, Pioneer DVD w/backup cam, Alpine PDX amp, Remote Start, Spray-on bed liner
    Yep, it's pretty straight forward. I was stoked to have my DRLs disabled and that's the easiest part. I'm not against DRLs at all. I just don't like how Toyota did it on our Tacomas.
     
    Bolt Head, Jul 30, 2021
    #249
  10. Jul 30, 2021 at 7:48 PM
    #250
    Austintaco

    #250
    Austintaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2011
    Member:
    #67075
    Messages:
    126
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Patrick
    Austin,TX
    Vehicle:
    03 DC TRD with some stuff
    King coilovers, Tundra brakes, All pro Expo springs, Timbrens, ARB bumper, All Pro Sliders and Rear bumper, Landcruiser wheels, sold my Flippac, regeared to 4.88’s, ARB front Locker
    I’ll chime in. I think I documented my trials and tribulations on this post or the other one. I have an 03 DC with DRLs and I snipped the wire, but some electrical tape on it and it’s been trouble free. If you read through my posts, it will document which harness I ended up using. Hope this helps.
     
    Austintaco, Jul 30, 2021
    #250
  11. Sep 7, 2021 at 6:58 AM
    #251
    tuxon

    #251
    tuxon Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2015
    Member:
    #146418
    Messages:
    26
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Todd
    Sedona
    Vehicle:
    02 Tacoma
    Never cut what you can untie. Yes the green/white wire is the correct wire on the DRL module but you can unplug it and push out the wire from the other side. If for some reason you want to go back to stock with DRLs it's just plug and play. So now I need to get this lighting upgrade but as others have said the bulbs are out. Just added a lite bar so this will be great.

    IMG_9034.jpg
     
    tuxon, Sep 7, 2021
    #251
    TRD493 and chrslefty like this.
  12. Oct 14, 2021 at 1:59 PM
    #252
    The Jester

    #252
    The Jester Trailblazing Tacoma

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2018
    Member:
    #242626
    Messages:
    400
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Troy
    Sandy
    Vehicle:
    Retired Bothel SAR 1999 Tacoma
    Just ordered new OEM headlights for my 99 Tacoma. Now what harness do I need to get for this truck? I’ve seen a few you are discussing, but which one is the best? Thanks.
     
    The Jester, Oct 14, 2021
    #252
    Digiratus likes this.
  13. Oct 14, 2021 at 5:03 PM
    #253
    crashnburn80

    #253
    crashnburn80 Vehicle Design Engineer

    Joined:
    Jun 6, 2015
    Member:
    #156893
    Messages:
    14,752
    Gender:
    Male
    Kirkland, WA
    Vehicle:
    2003 DCSB TRD OR
    With a 1st Gen you need a ground switched harness. Headlight Services makes very nice ones:
    http://www.headlightservices.com/GroundSwitched.html
     
    crashnburn80, Oct 14, 2021
    #253
    The Jester[QUOTED] likes this.
  14. Oct 14, 2021 at 5:05 PM
    #254
    The Jester

    #254
    The Jester Trailblazing Tacoma

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2018
    Member:
    #242626
    Messages:
    400
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Troy
    Sandy
    Vehicle:
    Retired Bothel SAR 1999 Tacoma
    The Jester, Oct 14, 2021
    #254
    crashnburn80[QUOTED] likes this.
  15. Oct 14, 2021 at 5:08 PM
    #255
    The Jester

    #255
    The Jester Trailblazing Tacoma

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2018
    Member:
    #242626
    Messages:
    400
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Troy
    Sandy
    Vehicle:
    Retired Bothel SAR 1999 Tacoma
    Can’t seem to be able to add this to my cart.
     
    The Jester, Oct 14, 2021
    #255
  16. Oct 14, 2021 at 5:17 PM
    #256
    crashnburn80

    #256
    crashnburn80 Vehicle Design Engineer

    Joined:
    Jun 6, 2015
    Member:
    #156893
    Messages:
    14,752
    Gender:
    Male
    Kirkland, WA
    Vehicle:
    2003 DCSB TRD OR
    Try desktop maybe? Mobile formatting looks munged.
     
    crashnburn80, Oct 14, 2021
    #256
  17. Oct 14, 2021 at 5:19 PM
    #257
    The Jester

    #257
    The Jester Trailblazing Tacoma

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2018
    Member:
    #242626
    Messages:
    400
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Troy
    Sandy
    Vehicle:
    Retired Bothel SAR 1999 Tacoma
    I’ll give it a try, thanks.
     
    The Jester, Oct 14, 2021
    #257
    crashnburn80[QUOTED] likes this.
  18. Oct 14, 2021 at 10:39 PM
    #258
    Nessal

    #258
    Nessal Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2012
    Member:
    #94081
    Messages:
    1,433
    Gender:
    Male
    Texas/Bay Area
    Vehicle:
    2003 V6 4X4 TRD DCAB
    My 2003 DCAB does not have DRL...what a I missing?
     
    Nessal, Oct 14, 2021
    #258
  19. Oct 15, 2021 at 6:44 AM
    #259
    goldentaco03

    #259
    goldentaco03 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2015
    Member:
    #150729
    Messages:
    1,232
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Liam
    NJ
    Vehicle:
    03 Tacoma Xtra Cab 4x4 SR5
    3in lift (Bilstein 5100, AAL), Bull Bar with halogen Hella Fogs and High Beams
    goldentaco03, Oct 15, 2021
    #259
  20. Oct 15, 2021 at 7:04 AM
    #260
    se7enine

    #260
    se7enine MCMLXXIX

    Joined:
    Apr 18, 2013
    Member:
    #102322
    Messages:
    23,444
    Gender:
    Male
    Reno, NV
    Vehicle:
    07 Lexus GX470, 84 4Runner 3RZ, 85 MR2
    It's also pretty easy to make one yourself. Good bosch relays and some 12 awg wire. I've also bought a $30 harness from lowrange and it never failed me.
     
    se7enine, Oct 15, 2021
    #260
Page 13 of 17

Products Discussed in

Hella 200mm Rectangular E Code H4 Halogen Replacement Headlight Kit with Standard 60/55W H4 Bulbs
$129.99
To Top