05+ DRL (Daytime Running Lights) Install OEM

Just finished this upgrade. Thanks for the write-up. The pictures helped greatly!

Next up headlight restore!

 

My seven year old son and I just did this today. Thanks @007Tacoma for the great instructions. I got it all put back together and took a test drive to see if everything still worked. Found out my rear view camera was dead. I knew I had two sets of wires unattached when I put it all back, but I couldn't find any more empty places to plug them, and thought they might have been loose like that all along. Opened it back up and the two empty sockets were starring me in the face. All is good now. I really like the look, and hope it improves the truck's visibility to others.

 

I wanted to do the mod with new relay and harness but couldn't justify $70+. Did it the simple way as @jahulgan pointed out. Not as bright because I'm using the secondary filament but the mod was $8. Splice the terminal repair kit (

$10 82998-12440 Genuine Toyota Parts - Terminal, Repair W/W (82998-12440)

82998-12440) into the corner marker light. Pull the blank plug for the third wire from the blinker connector and plug in the repair kit. Next step will be white/amber switchbacks.

 

Would this work with aftermarket headlights that have DRL? My truck now does not have DRLs, but the headlights I want already have them. Is it plug and play?

 

It would be more of a 'solder and heat shrink' then a 'plug and play.' But definitely not hard, probably a one day weekend project.

 

I have factory DRLs. Is there a mod to switch them on and off manually?

 

Yes. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/dtrl-toggle-switch-mod-stealth-mode.85326/

 

If anyone has a 2012-2015 Tacoma I posted a new thread discussing what you have to do to complete this mod for those model years. The OEM push switch I have also integrated to the DRL circuit as a custom harness will also work for 2005-2011 model years provided you use the wire relay for your model year. Check out the thread here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2012-2015-tacoma-drl-with-integrated-push-switch-harness.661029/

Thanks @007'Tacoma your post was helpful in figuring things out enough to attempt it on my 2012, different part numbers, and bolt on Turn Signal Flasher was the difference as opposed to clip on with the 2005-2011 TSF.

 

Are these the right relays? About to pull the trigger and buy since I just upgraded to LED ambers. I called Toyota of Pensacola and for a $72 relay they can’t confirm if it comes with a harness.

 

Those are the correct part#'s for the 2005-2011 model years, check out page 1 of the post here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/05-drl-daytime-running-lights-install-oem.1475/

If you have access to a computer check out the prices for your parts at this Dealer website as those prices seem a little high. Also, try this code for 10% off shipping 10SHIP

FLASHER ASSEMBLY, TURN S Part# 81980-35020 $42.83
https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-turn-signal-flasher-8198035020

WIRE, RELAY Part# 82241-04030 $17.47
https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-wire-relay-8224104030

When checking out there is a option to leave your VIN# to confirm fitment before they ship out your order.

 

Thank you!

I should’ve got em last year at trdparts4u.. did they completely shut down?

 

Did I get the wrong relay? Pins are not matching

 

I think the jumper plugs in place of the old relay and attaches to the new relay. New relay gets clipped to the side of the fuse box.

 

thats right.. I just figured it out..forgive my dumb butt . Doneski

 

I was doing some garage cleaning and found the relay and wiring harness I bought and never got installed before my Tacoma was stolen. DM me if interested.

 

Does anyone know with the modification will work with these headlights?


I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma and i just received the wire relays and will be installing it today.

Just want to make sure if these headlights before i purchase these.

 

My guess is the "with converter" option is in place of this mod. So if you got the relay and harness then you probably need the 'no converter' lights.

 

Just finished this on my 2010. I got a touch confused because the gray box covering the flasher came off. I thought it was the one in the instructions until I started looking around where to plug in the second female connector. Otherwise perfect!!

I had to install DRLs on my US model truck to register it in Canada. This was way cheaper and cleaner than what the local dealers/shops recommended. Thanks for the write up.

 

Super old thread, but can I turn off the DRLs by installing a 2013 headlight switch in my 2005?

 

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