3.25 - I hate Daytime Running Lamps. Can I disconnect them ? (All)
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This article is from the Toyota Tundra FAQ, by Steve Yee with numerous contributions by others.
3.25 - I hate Daytime Running Lamps. Can I disconnect them ? (All)
Not unless you remove your Anti-Lock braking system. Just kidding. Actually,
someone posted an unofficial fix in which the following was written in
www.tundrasolutions.com:
"Tundras with DRL's have two gray electrical connectors located between the
battery and the inner fender liner. One of these connectors is fastened to the
fender liner and has two black wires leading to another component also fastened
to the fender. Disconnect this one and your daylight running lights are
inoperative. If you change your mind simply reconnect and you are back to
stock."
The Tacoma Territory Off Roaders Association (TTORA.COM) has posted the actual
TSB (TSB EL011-00) that was issued on October 2000. This is the official
method of disabling the Daytime Running Lamps. Copies can be found on the
TTORA FAQ site at
http://www.tacomaterritory.com/~faqsection/content/dsabldrl.htm .
This method has not changed since 2000. And here are some more updates
from Gary Richards:
The grey connector is very close (2") to the side of the battery. The
"other" component referred to in the FAQ is a resistor. No need to
fool with it. Just disconnect the grey connector.
To get to the connector, loosen the battery's hold-down bracket (an
11mm deep-well socket works best). You can completely remove the
bracket, or just loosen enough to lift the battery above the plastic
tray it sits in. Then slide it away from the fender to the length of
the small ground wire tying it to the fender.
That gives enough room to get your hand on the connector. It's a
simple thumb-press to release the connector. Tape both connector ends
with electrical tape to keep the weather out. Then slide the battery
back in position and re-tighten it down. Finis.
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