Running lights

Hello!

I have a 2007 tacoma and I just installed some sweet DRL headlights! To have the DRL running I obviously need to have my parking lights on during the day.

When I turn on my parking lights the navigation/temp and clock go dim. Is there a mod or way to stop that? I saw a video a few months back that it’s just a wire and I could put a dead switch on but I can’t seem to find it. Ugh! I’ve looked around and only found videos and tutorials on the new model tacos

Thanks!

 

There is an illumination wire that feeds both to make them dim when the lights are on. Most illumination wires are green. Depin the green wires and see what happens.

 

Alrighty! Thank you so much!

 

Here is link to the Overhead.
There is a video that explains both always bright and switched.
https://siliconmethod.com/controlling-dimmer-toyota-overhead-display/
You could even send yours to them and have it done for you.

The guy is a member here at TW
@Jonah

 

The DRLs should be on when the parking lights off.

DRLs are designed to be on anytime the parking/head lights are off.

Wire them so they function this way and you won’t have to turn the parking lights on to use the DRLs

 

Just completed that! Thanks man! Linked it to the fuse box!

 

I'm not the guy in the video, but I did do this mod. It's very easy and does exactly what the OP wants to do.

I wouldn't bother with a switch. I put one in but never use it. The display is well out of your line of sight and is not overly bright even at full strength.