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Help with AlphaRex Nova Headlights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Jyeung90, Sep 15, 2023.

  1. Sep 15, 2023 at 6:06 PM
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    Jyeung90

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    Just got these installed. Was wondering why when I drive on the highway all the signs are reflecting It feels like my headlights are on high beams. Is that normal? First time ever having LED lights from stock lights. When I flash on the high beams you can see the two high beams turn on. So I know the wiring is correct and It shows green for low and yellow for high. Super confused or maybe these headlights are just super bright that it reflects off all the signs crazy. The other thing I noticed on my 2018 TRD OR is when I turn off the truck or lock the truck twice to turn off the lights the sequence (light dance) goes off and the DRL turn on then shut off. Anyone else get those?
     
  2. Sep 15, 2023 at 6:48 PM
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    MikeyMcFly This is heavy, Doc.

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    Unfortunately what you're seeing is the less than ideal optics that the AlphaRex headlights use. You have a ton of poorly focused foreground light which is what you're seeing on the highway signs.

    As far as the wiring issues, outside of AlphaRex having less than stellar build quality I can't comment any further.
     
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  3. Sep 15, 2023 at 6:53 PM
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    I would also give some thought to what you are doing to the oncoming drivers.
     
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    Could very well be poorly designed/made headlamps, but also trying aiming them properly.
    FYI, if you’re noticing this, you are probably the A-hole blinding people, careful.
     
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  5. Sep 15, 2023 at 7:28 PM
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    I realized this about an hour ago and just spent some time adjusting and aiming them. Unfortunately I don’t have any level grounds where I live so I’ve been kind of eyeing it. Currently I just made them fairly low and will have to adjust another night. As for the sequence of the lights. I found out it was normal after watching a gentlemen’s review of them on his truck and when they lock they do turn on and turn off after about 30 seconds. I just really need to get the aim optimized
     
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  6. Sep 15, 2023 at 7:40 PM
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    There's people that should visit an eye doctor before the parts store in my opinion. Why blind other people cause you have a night vision problem. I so much love the guys that need to run their fancy bright lights during the day to blind you also. What's next - Lasers !
     

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