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auto-off headlights or not?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by RAT PRODUCTS, Apr 25, 2010.

  1. Apr 25, 2010 at 2:41 PM
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    RAT PRODUCTS

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    Got a '03 tacoma sr5 fully loaded. When i leave on my lights and open the door, it does not buzz (or make any noise) like my old '96 did. However, if I leave the lights on they still don't shut off. I read that it should have auto-off lights but how do they work?
     
  2. Apr 25, 2010 at 2:51 PM
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    NAYo2002

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    I think auto-off is on second gen only. With mine whenever I don't have the key in ignition, it turns off the lights automatically when I open the driverside door.
     
  3. Apr 25, 2010 at 3:03 PM
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    EnolaGaia

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    The light auto turn-off feature arrived with the 2001 model year. If, while the lights are on, you turn the ignition off and then open the driver side door, the auto turn-off feature should kill the lights.
     
  4. Apr 25, 2010 at 3:17 PM
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    I figured out that the door ajar switch was jammed, which was causing it to not register. You are correct, now that the door switch works it works fine.
     
  5. Apr 25, 2010 at 3:22 PM
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    clarkie152

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    i hate the buzzer on the fords....just saying
     
  6. Apr 25, 2010 at 4:00 PM
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    And the old chevy trucks that have the buzzer that stays on for like 5 secs after you start the truck
     

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