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Need help headlights coming on all the time during the day

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tocoma rock, Nov 9, 2021.

  1. Nov 9, 2021 at 5:03 AM
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    Tocoma rock

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    Hi I have a brand new Tacoma TRD off road with the premium package the auto headlights go on even in the sunlight or if I drive by a shady tree it doesn't have a off switch just auto and on I read you can set the sensitivity from 1-5 I tried but no luck thanks
     
  2. Nov 9, 2021 at 5:20 AM
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    Skydvrr

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    So they're on in the sunlight and on under a shady tree are they just too sensitive or are they literally on all the time because that could be an important distinction I don't have the auto headlights so I might not be that big of help
     
  3. Nov 9, 2021 at 5:24 AM
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    Snoman002

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    Make sure the little sensor on the dash isn’t covered.
     
  4. Nov 9, 2021 at 5:25 AM
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    Very sensitive
     
  5. Nov 9, 2021 at 5:26 AM
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    Yes I check the sensor on the right side
     
  6. Nov 9, 2021 at 5:34 AM
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    I believe there is one in the center too
     
  7. Nov 9, 2021 at 5:43 AM
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    Check the light settings in the menu on your radio, I believe you can turn down the sensitivity.
     
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  8. Nov 9, 2021 at 5:47 AM
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    DES2009

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    Attach a picture of this switch that doesn't have an "Off" position.
     
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  9. Nov 10, 2021 at 3:00 PM
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    Hi found the setting for the auto lights sensitivity it's on the menu screen then go to setting thanks to Avery at the dealership he is the guy that goes through the settings when you pick up vehicle and on the premier package there is no off on the light switch
     
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    SpyGoat

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    Yes..thanks Avery..
     
  12. Nov 10, 2021 at 3:07 PM
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    Mine are not sensitive enough!
     
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    I'm a caveman and don't use the auto headlights. :drunk:
     
  14. Nov 10, 2021 at 3:07 PM
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    All hail Avery! the guy at the dealership who goes thru the settings, mine was named Jimmy.
     
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  15. Nov 10, 2021 at 3:10 PM
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    you can set them more or less
     
  16. Nov 10, 2021 at 3:11 PM
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    mine was some Spanish guy, Manuel, Manwell, something like that. Didn’t say much, well anything actually and a bit dense at times, but man did he know everything.
     
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    Headlight fluid is too full…:anonymous:
     
  18. Nov 10, 2021 at 3:18 PM
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    Auto headlights are retarded.
     
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  20. Nov 10, 2021 at 3:40 PM
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    I use DRL "ON" or HL "ON". Not relying on my truck to decide when I need them. I also turn off the auto brightness dimmer most of the time.

    PS. Even if you leave your lights on, they will shut off automatically. (ironic, huh?)

    :thumbsup:
     
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