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Alpharex Nova Installation issues`

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by otroverland, Feb 26, 2023.

  1. Feb 26, 2023 at 1:11 PM
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    Hey everyone,

    Having a weird issue. So I installed Diode Dynamics fog lights and Alpharex Nova headlights at the same time. I've been successful in switching the passenger side DRL to amber, but I cannot get the drivers side to switch to amber. Doing it exactly the same way. Opening the large circular port and plugging in the unplugged connection, works on one side but not the other..... Defective unit? I'm at a loss, I've tried everything I know, even unplugging the entire drivers side and rewiring it... no luck. Any ideas?

    Thanks
     
  2. Feb 26, 2023 at 1:23 PM
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    defective company
     
  3. Feb 28, 2023 at 1:42 PM
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    Given their customer service thus far I am in agreement....fucking abysmal
     
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    You guys actually want amber DRL? o_O
     
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    You don't....?? :duh:
     
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    Actually just got it solved with the help of Edwin at Alpharex. So if you have issues, ask for Edwin. Knows his shit. One of the pins on the side marker socket was defective. Replaced with the one from my stock headlights and it worked. Feckin Hell though, that was a pain in the ass....
     
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  7. Feb 28, 2023 at 10:07 PM
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    The very same.....
     
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    if you bought it from them they have a 3 year warranty. If not then you better find a wiring diagram or live with the LED color lol. Might be something small your overlooks as well.
     
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    At least they're consistent :laugh: Mine was bent and prevented the vehicle-side plug from snapping in, so it was easily detected. I just bent it back to the normal position with a pocket screwdriver.
     
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    went out of my way for amber.
    [​IMG]
     
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    Looks good!
     
  13. Mar 5, 2023 at 10:46 AM
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    So my drama continues.... I replaced the side marker socket with one from my OEM housing, that made amber DRL work WHEN the headlights are one, in auto mode when the headlights are off the driver's drl is still white, but when headlights are off and the drl is on, its amber..... AlphaRex is claiming install error... ok... whatever.
     
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    I’d just tell them to take em back, I’d be more concerned w future reliability.
     

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