I'm thinking of buying Osram or philips xenon H4's How can I disable the DRL on my FJC?
Ho do I disable DRL
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I took some quick pics to try and clear up exactly where the connector for the DRL is to be disconnected if you choose to.
This is the location where it is found
Here is the connector
And it seperates in the middle
There is a tab that needs to be depressed on the connector before it will seperate. After I got them apart, I simply pushed them back together but not enough to lock. So far it has been adequate and has not come apart.
If you simply remove the fuse, your idiot light will come on. If you remove the wrong fuse, your lights won't work. This is a good fix that can only be beat by installing a switch that allows you to turn them off from inside the cab.
This is the location where it is found
Here is the connector
And it seperates in the middle
There is a tab that needs to be depressed on the connector before it will seperate. After I got them apart, I simply pushed them back together but not enough to lock. So far it has been adequate and has not come apart.
If you simply remove the fuse, your idiot light will come on. If you remove the wrong fuse, your lights won't work. This is a good fix that can only be beat by installing a switch that allows you to turn them off from inside the cab.
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rather than disabling it, can I coonect it to front turn signal light?
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Can't get my hand in. Assuming I don't disable the relay, what do Canadian's do? They are required to have DRL.
Also, what about the circut near the fuse box (its a small box with 2 circuts), one is Dim, and the other DRL. I'm assuming the Dim is what causes it to run at lesser power. Can both be removed instead of relay behind the light?
Also, what about the circut near the fuse box (its a small box with 2 circuts), one is Dim, and the other DRL. I'm assuming the Dim is what causes it to run at lesser power. Can both be removed instead of relay behind the light?
ron570 said:
Nope. I tried that first. Lights won't work at all. Take your watch off or have your gf/wife disconnect it. Others have done it by using the smaller hand of a loved one
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FJ Dragon said:Nope. I tried that first. Lights won't work at all. Take your watch off or have your gf/wife disconnect it. Others have done it by using the smaller hand of a loved one
Got a smaller hand in. Where is the tab, smaller hand cannot see of feel it. What about using a channel lock? What has to be pressed?
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Finally got it off. depressed the connected with a long curved needle nose that I use for my circut boards, & seperated with a long screw driver. I slightly reconnected back so the points don't rust, & secured both ends with duct tape.
Glad you got it. Did you try it in Stealth mode, yet?
Well, I've never had a truck with DRL until now. The only reason I don't like them is, while wheeling in the bushes, it can be a bit darker. The pics don't turn out as good with the lights on. Otherwise, I kinda like my DRL. I know all vehicles had to have them from the factory since the late 80's/early 90's, but I don't think we would have a problem with disabling them.ron570 said:
I always drive with my lights on, but like the option of turning them off if I'm pulling in someones driveway late at night (no use blasting light through the windows) or sitting outside a store waiting for someone to run in real quick.
There is also a bolt which holds the DRL resister bracket to the front end sheet metal. If you take out that bolt, you can bring the connector up where it makes it easier to figure out how to get the connector apart. Essentially, you want to push down on the button in the middle of the connector facing the front of the vehicle. As you are facing the vehicle, the left side stays with the bracket, and the right side comes off. It takes quite a bit of force to get them apart.
Michael
Michael
Has anyone checked if the DRLs can be turned off via the truck's computer? Many vehicles today can be custom programmed to the owner's wishes. I had a laundry list of options I could have the dealer tweak via the computer interface on my Mini before I took delivery. DRLs on or off was one of the options. Many dealers will not tell you they have the ability to tweak these settings for you.
It seems like a bad idea to me to have to unplug a weather pak connector only to let in water which will start the corrosion process on those wires.
It seems like a bad idea to me to have to unplug a weather pak connector only to let in water which will start the corrosion process on those wires.
Yes, the DRL's can be turned off with the customized body electrical system. Your dealer has to hook up their scan tool to do this. No, this is not mentioned in the owner's manual.
Does it have to be done at a Toyota dealership? If you had the specific codes could you hook it up to a different scanner?
I was lucky my neighbor has long skinny hands. He was able to get in there and disconnect it for me. Save time on my PIAA bulbs.
The at the Trail Team event in Washington, my Fiance disconnected a couple of DRLs for some guys there.
The at the Trail Team event in Washington, my Fiance disconnected a couple of DRLs for some guys there.
Just disconnected my DRL, following FJ Dragon's instructions,.... many thanks! I first tried to loosen the capscrew (11mm) holding the connector bracket, but it was way too tight, and there's little room to manipulate a wrench. Finally, after shunning beer until my hands got really skinny, I was able to push in the connector tab and disconnect.
I cut some 1/8" rubber sheet material to make an insulator to fit snugly inside the connector, put the connector back on as far as it would go (about 3/8"), and finished off with duct tape to seal the connector.
Five minute job when you have great instructions!
I cut some 1/8" rubber sheet material to make an insulator to fit snugly inside the connector, put the connector back on as far as it would go (about 3/8"), and finished off with duct tape to seal the connector.
Five minute job when you have great instructions!
Maintz said:
I'm glad it worked for you
I would just make sure it will not get too wet. It should be fine if you do it that way.
