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DTRL toggle switch mod (stealth mode)

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Crom, Apr 4, 2010.

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  1. May 1, 2023 at 10:26 AM
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    CowboyTaco

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    CowboyTaco $20 is $20

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    No. This allows you to turn them off during the day.

    Several model year second gens suffered from melting headlights. As I understand it, people complained of early bulb failure so Toyota replaced the 35W bulb with a 55W bulb (IIRC) without doing any testing on the headlight housing. The newer higher wattage bulb burned hotter and the plastic in the headlight couldn't handle the heat. By disabling the DTRL, you stop the heat source and save your headlights.
     
    CowboyTaco, May 1, 2023
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  2. May 1, 2023 at 11:45 AM
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    caribe makaira

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    DTRL OFF after headlights ON is OEM.

    @jboudreaux1965 But if you really want them ON with the headlights:
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    Add a Single Pole Double Throw Switch...with independent switch illumination tied to dash illumination circuit.
     
    Last edited: May 1, 2023
    caribe makaira, May 1, 2023
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  3. Nov 20, 2023 at 6:19 AM
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    Thank you for this thread. I did this mod this past weekend. Very easy and worked perfectly.
     
    Molon Labe, Nov 20, 2023
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