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Dash light sensor

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Tacomafide 410, Nov 17, 2011.

  1. Nov 17, 2011 at 10:24 AM
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    Tacomafide 410

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    White interior and exterior LED's, 3"lift/leveling kit, 18" Moto Metal wheels with 285 65R 18 Nitto Trail Grappler M/T's, Smittybilt NFab Step Bars.
    Does anyone know where the ambient light sensor is located that operates the brightness of the dash lights on a 2011 model TRD Sport Doublecab? My radio lights dim and get bright at dusk and dawn in a flashing type mode. Need to know where the sensor is located and any other help correcting this problem would help.
     
    Tacomafide 410, Nov 17, 2011
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  2. Nov 17, 2011 at 11:40 AM
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    skytower

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    Hitch and wiring, aux back-up light, rear strobe lights, radio and underseat sub.
    On other cars I have seen it on the center of the dash or on the driver's side. Look for a little eye or bulb-looking thing.
     
    skytower, Nov 17, 2011
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  3. Nov 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM
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    Hitch and wiring, aux back-up light, rear strobe lights, radio and underseat sub.
    I know there isn't one on mine; it changes with the headlights. Might be a new option:notsure:
     
    skytower, Nov 17, 2011
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  4. Nov 18, 2011 at 7:08 PM
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    Tacomafide 410

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    White interior and exterior LED's, 3"lift/leveling kit, 18" Moto Metal wheels with 285 65R 18 Nitto Trail Grappler M/T's, Smittybilt NFab Step Bars.
    Thanks for the help guys. Guess I'll just have to check a little further on why they flash at times.
     
    Tacomafide 410, Nov 18, 2011
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