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NEW 16-23 Morimoto XB Evo Headlights are here!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by memario1214, Dec 19, 2024.

  1. Jan 9, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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    they dim down in drl mode? doesn't that kinda defeat the purpose? i seen in the comparison video that the drls on these are already less bright
     
  2. Jan 9, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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    Guessing these are wired a little different than the Gen2 they are replacing? Mine is a 2019 with DRL's, I have the Gen2's currently, they required no additional wiring or taps. I like having my DRL's turn on and off via the headlight stalk (my grille lights are wired in with a R4T harness this way as well).

    Is there an option to wire these the same as the Gen2's without anything additional in the fuse box and still get DRL functions?
     
  3. Jan 9, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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    I got my XB Evos last week and got them in.
    They were great for a few days. But then I noticed a "hyperflash" no matter which one of the keys I used (here is a video I made of it https://youtu.be/hG15p4T9nWQ)
    I am not sure what happened but when I have the headlights on it doesn't happen, no fuses are blown, and I am wondering if it is more of an issue with the resistors. I am working with Morimoto to see if there is a fix.

    Update: There were two issues - one of the legs on the Fusetap was loose, so I replaced that, and you don't use the DRL function on the stalk anymore because the tap into the INJ Fuse Tap.

    What isn't fixed, however, is the issue where the evap/emissions cycling and turning on the lights for 10 minutes in the middle of the night.

    Also, make sure to put some dielectric grease on the seat of all the connectors to help keep moisture out.
     
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  4. Jan 9, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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    Is there a location in the interior fuse panel to put the add a fuse. As the one in my engine bay already has my switch pro the the inj slot and I have my front facing camera in another location. Need to find a solution to run into the interior fuse panel. Much appreciated
     
  5. Jan 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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    I'm waiting on FedEx to deliver mine today, but I didn't realize this was a thing until I read this thread today. Regardless I'm going to try and get mine to work with the stalk by using my T tap harness I have for all my backlighting on my pods. I'll report back what I find once I get them and mess around with the wiring. Definitely still want control over DRLs via the stalk as well.
     
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    I had the same problem - I bought a 2 fuse tap and put a 10 and a 20 amp fuse in it and it works fine.
     
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    Confirmed, if you’ve got a TRD model with Halogens and the LED DRL, you can use your existing T tap (or build your own) to steal DRL from the signal, and then reinput that into the DRL harness that Morimoto provides instead of using the fuse tap. The headlights don’t care where you get the power from, and this way all the OEM stalk functionality works. See below for photos. Truck was in “on” position for all so it’s confirmed they will be off if you select “off” on the stalk.

    Edit: I've got my backlights on their own relay since I have 6 pods lights with backlight, so id recommend adding a relay between the DRL harness on the truck and the fuse tap for the Morimoto XB Evos, we just learned from Morimoto that the fuse tap powers the heater for the lens as well and likely not good for the thin DRL wire on the headlights.

    DRL on via stalk (fogs on also)
    IMG_5369.jpg DRL off via stalk:
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    low beams and turn signals still function completely as designed and this way you can keep OEM stalk control of the DRLs!
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  9. Jan 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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    I was incorrect in this assumption so I'm editing this to link my post below with a full explanation of how these work, don't want to create any confusion.

     
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    This would be ideal and would be in line with how the older Morimoto headlights wired up. I initially assumed when watching (skimming through) the install videos that the tap into the fuse box was for the heating element, which I was just going to forego. Will be watching to see how others wire these in. I really am out of space on both engine fuse box (Switch Pros) and interior fuse box.
     
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  11. Jan 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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    I honestly have no idea where the heating element comes from but I'd assume it's just the overall wiring, I'll give that a test later to make sure it's still functioning. Regardless it seems like they tried to make these more universal across all Tacoma's versus trying to make models for each trim level. But it's functioning the same as my V2s and wired the exact same. I hate fuse taps and I want full control over the DRLs in case I wanna run the truck with all the lights off, thankfully it seems like factory DRL model trucks can still achieve this.
     
  12. Jan 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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    So the fuse tap seems to in fact provide more function to the lights than I previously assumed. As trs stated, the fuse tap harness provides power to the drls, including the welcome/startup sequence. I just tested this and can confirm.

    Without the fuse tap plugged in, the mode switching on the stalk works like oem functions; no drls on off. However, on drl mode, the drls are still dimmed and not at full brightness like they are in the off position with the fuse tap. Also, the welcome/startup sequence does not work without the fuse tap..

    For clarification;
    Xb evo functions w/fuse tap;
    Off= drl only (full brightness)
    Auto daytime= drl full brightness
    Auto nighttime=drl dimmed, heads on
    Drl= drl dimmed with side marker leds on
    On= drl dimmed w/headlights on

    If someone can figure a way to get this to work in tandem with the oem functions, that'd be great! I'd like the ability to have them off on 'off' position. But I want that full brightness of the drls in drl mode too(as well as having my rear running lights on this way too, instead of off with the stalk in off position and drls on up front). Not sure why they designed them to be that way. Again I think it's for compatibility with all models, like those that don't have drls. It seems like the plug and play harness for the halogen with drl should work just like oem, and the fuse tap should be for those without drls.. idk... Im totally happy with the lights though and this is the only oversight I can find with them. But it'd be nice if there was a solution to this.
     
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  13. Jan 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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    Could try this one. I have my grille/raptor lights plugged into this. P/outlet no.1. It's a 15amp fuse.
    Also, I got an extended fuse cover to use with fuse taps. This one uses the oem cover on top, and you can store additional fuses in it.
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1303467284/toyota-tacoma-2016-v2-extended-fuse?ref=share_v4_lx

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  14. Jan 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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    You are correct in all of your explanation. I came back to apologize to everyone, my issue I was in the garage (auto headlights automatically turning on) when I did my initial testing this afternoon. But once I pulled the truck out into my driveway, in Auto mode, the DRLs did not illuminate without the fuse tap. So my previous message of not needing the fuse tap on the DRL model Tacomas was incorrect. However I just added a wire from my raptor light/backlight T harness off of the headlight assembly and ran that to the provided t tap for the new Morimoto headlights and that powers it exactly how you'd hope with the OEM stalk functionality. Basically you're just stealing the OEM signal to the DRL, (I don't know why the Moris can't use this, it's already getting sent to them but alas) and telling the Morimotos when to use the OEM DRL function.

    Edit: I've got my backlights on their own relay since I have 6 pods lights with backlight, so id recommend adding a relay between the DRL harness on the truck and the fuse tap for the Morimoto XB Evos, we just learned from Morimoto that the fuse tap powers the heater for the lens as well and likely not good for the thin DRL wire on the headlights.

    So currently mine functions like OEM with the stalk, if you skip the fuse tap entirely on a DRL model tacoma, you'd get the following:

    XB Evo Functions without Fuse tap on DRL model tacoma;
    Off = off
    Auto daytime = off
    Auto nighttime = DRL dimmed, low beams on, side markers on
    DRL = DRL dimmed, side markers on
    On = DRL dimmed, low beams on, side markers on

    How mine functions now using T tap harness off of DRL signal to Morimoto fuse tap wiring (OEM functional);
    Off = off
    Auto daytime = DRL full brightness
    Auto nighttime = DRL dimmed, low beams on, side markers on
    DRL = DRL dimmed, side markers on
    On = DRL dimmed, low beams on, side markers on

    Pic after I pulled out into the driveway and my headlights were off in auto mode (discovered fuse tap is needed):
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    Jumper wire from OEM t tap style harness that powers all those backlights, now DRL functioning exactly like V2 Morimotos:
    IMG_5377.jpg
     
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    Interesting. I may have to do this then! Now to figure out how to get the drls at full brightness in drl mode..
    And to confirm, you tapped into the factory drl wire?
    Edit; did u test that the startup/welcome sequence works this way as well?
     
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    To be fair I'm like 99% sure even with factory DRLs, they are dim when put into "DRL" which is actually just parking light mode. Illuminates the following: side markers, DRL on dim setting, taillights, fog lights able to be turned on. I can 100% confirm DRL on my V2 headlights would be in dim setting when putting the stalk on the parking lights mode.

    Yes, factory DRL wire, I have a harness from FBC for all my amber backlighting so I already had a factory style t harness to steal power from.

    Yes, startup sequence starts when DRLs turn on which is when you take it out of park, that's factory settings.

    See below for my V2s on parking light mode versus DRLs on from auto mode.

    Auto mode - DRLs at full brightness:
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    "DRL" mode aka parking light mode:
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    Then low beams:
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    Factory drls are full brightness on drl mode. They dim with headlights on. The dimming drls is a morimoto thing i guess, which is probly why your v2's dim as well.
     
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    Any chance anyone's got comparisons of these vs XB35 in RX350? And any shots of the side marker on and the area illuminated by/around it during the day and/or at night, viewed from rear wheel-ish distance/position?
     
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    Hey guys, just did the install last night. These lights are amazing. The install was fairly simple. Foolproof I’d Even say.

    Going to have to re route the fuse tap like many of you have here. The location Morimoto wants us to use is already occupied by my Raptor lights and rear fog.

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    More night shots showing cutoff lines and overall brightness with and without fogs would be nice. Anxiously waiting to see how they compare to oem LEDs.
     
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