This is my problem. My wifes '01 Runner's DRL's will not turn off. I did the search, found the tech article about how to disable them, still will not turn off. Can someone else shed some light on this matter? I am at my wits end right now trying to figure what the hell is wrong with these damn lights. Just wish this thing was as simple as my '83 Toyota Truck.

Thanks in advance.

Tico

 

do you have a black slotted box on the drivers side in the engine compartment with two wires coming out (i believe ones green/white, the others black/white)? I can help if its like my 00

 

Are you refering to the a heat sink looking thing menitoned by some other members in other posts? Otherwise can you be more specific? Maybe a pic of the box you are talking about.

Thanks

Tico

 

yes that is what i am talking about, there should be a grey connector on the side of that box, sorta off of the bracket. disconnect that and no more drl!

 

i remember that connector was hard to get off, just press down on the release clip thing, and pull on the connector really hard, not the wires

 

That connector is not on '01's. That was a change for the '01 model year. Wish it was that easy. I have already tried the tech article thing with no luck, lights are still on and will not go out unless I pull the fuse. The problem with that is now I have no headlights at all with the fuse out.

Thanks for the input though.

Tico
time for a

 

ok, is there a box in the drivers side footwell labeled DRL? i think it has a green label

 

I just checked TSB EL011-00, but it only covers '99 and '00.

 

The TSB does only mention up to '00, however I read on another post after doing my search, as well as reading posts by ducky that the "pin pulling" is what has to be done to a '01 to diable the DRL's. Just did not work for my situation. Looks like I'm off to the stealership on Tuesday for a diagnosis.

Thanks

Tico

Time for more

 

locate the relay, should be where your right knee is disconnect and cut (#10)wire, it took me about 2mins.

 

I was just looking under my dash to try to find the alarm antenna, looked at a grey box that I had always thought was the keyless entry, well i get a mirror and look at the writing, and it says daytime running lights. Look under your dash, and near the center console there will be a grey box with a rectangle connector out the back, disconnect that harness, and see if the drls work. good luck!

 

https://www.yotatech.com/~corey/tech..._drl/ducky.htm

wa la~ just follow directions



this is what you need to do
Find Pin 2 and cut it

 

Turns out it was the alarm module. Installed prior to us purchasing the truck. Unfortuanately this is a unique system to the Gulf States Region of Toyota. Any input on this subject? Any alarm gurus?

Tico

 

is this a factory alarm? I have factory unit installed and still worked fine?

 

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f127...96/#post917477

 

What is with you bringing back all the ancient DRL threads?