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Are aftermarket headlamp assemblies daytime running lights?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Taco Phil, Sep 15, 2020.

  1. Sep 15, 2020 at 4:09 PM
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    Taco Phil

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  2. Sep 15, 2020 at 6:43 PM
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    The OEM DRL is in the bulb not the headlight assembly.
     
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  3. Sep 15, 2020 at 6:56 PM
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    So what would I look for on the box if I buy at auto parts store?
     
  4. Sep 15, 2020 at 7:17 PM
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    Can non DRL’s bulbs be used without issue?
     
  5. Sep 15, 2020 at 7:29 PM
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    All the bulbs function the same. The stock DRL is just low voltage through the wiring.
     
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    What are you trying to accomplish?
     
  7. Sep 15, 2020 at 8:43 PM
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    @se7enine Ahhhh. Understood.
    @Wulf changing headlight assembly, Didn’t know DRL’s is in the wiring, not the bulb.

    Love learning new stuff
    Mahalo.
     
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  8. Sep 16, 2020 at 7:28 AM
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  9. Sep 16, 2020 at 11:48 AM
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    I hope you have this figured out now Feel Free to PM if I can help at all!!
     
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