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2017 Tacoma DRL issue with PIAA LP530 Fog light Install

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by nine11warrior, Jan 31, 2017.

  1. Jan 31, 2017 at 8:19 PM
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    nine11warrior

    nine11warrior [OP] New Member

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    2017 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4
    TRD Intake, Flowmaster exhaust, led replacement bulbs for headlights, tail lights, turn signals. PIAA LP 530 fog lights
    Hi gents!

    Looking for a fix if anyone has insight. So here is the chronological order of mods and problems.

    1. Swapped out all condescent bulbs (Headlights, fog lights, turn signals, tail lights), with LED bulbs.

    Problem 1: All the lights worked, but the blinker blinks rapidly now like a bulb is out (but all lights work- research shows likely because LEDs run at lower power and cpu thinks a bulb is out with the lower draw). I bought an 8 pin LED Flasher adaptor (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008C9YS0Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) that will supposedly fix this issue, but don't know where/how to install it.

    2. Installed PIAA LP530 fog lights, but now my auto DRL lights (the little half halo's that run during day) won't turn on when in the AUTO setting during daytime. Now if I turn the switch to park lights, they come on, and they come on when the headlights come on at night, or if the headlights are turned on manually. The fog lights were set up with the factory on off switch and work fine).

    I'm assuming this all has something to do with the cpu confused about the led lower power draw. Again, maybe the led flash will fix all of this once installed (anyone have info on where/how to do that? photos or video link?) Or is there another solution? Appreciate any guidance! Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Feb 1, 2017 at 8:30 AM
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    bobrown14

    bobrown14 Well-Known Member

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    Well trouble shoot it... try swapping IN each set of lights one at a time until the problem goes away....

    I'd start with the tail lights.... I have LED replacements everywhere but the tails & blinkers and I don't have any issues. Likely the blinkers I bet! That part you bought should have a similar part on the firewall down by your feet somewhere ....
     
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