I want dimmed High beams to be my DRL's - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Hajoca · 07-23-2005, 10:29 AM

As the title indicates.... DIY in the works.

I have the Haynes wiring diagram, and I want to keep the function of drls. Just started to do sketches of how to reroute the wires, andy insight appreciated.

rusty9 · 07-23-2005, 11:13 AM

what?

eecc · 07-23-2005, 11:46 AM

arn't dimmed high beams already the DRL?

couture · 07-23-2005, 12:11 PM

From what I gathered I *think* he's saying (based on his sig) he has a Gen 4.5 and doesn't have stock daytime running lights but wants them?

Ranger X · 07-23-2005, 01:57 PM

No, what he wants is exactly what he said...although I don't know why. He's got two cams so it's hard to tell, but probably he wants it for the 98 with DRLs, and wants to use dimmed high beams. But I thought that's what they already are, as eecc said. By the way...don't dimmed lights go out faster than normal?

CDub LXi · 07-23-2005, 02:01 PM

no DRL > any DRL

dj justice · 07-23-2005, 02:14 PM

Um yeah gen 4 camrys use 9003 bulbs which double as the low beam and high beam. So if you have DRL's then they are dimmed low/high beams

Ranger X · 07-23-2005, 07:54 PM

Which really makes me angry! Not only do we get a crappy dispersion pattern, we get dim 9003 bulbs! Arrrghgh I'm buying a gen 4.5. (Wait don't those also use 9003s? If so at least the headlights are more clear.)

Hajoca · 07-25-2005, 07:43 AM

I am looking for the DRL's to operate on my 98 (Gen 4) with High beam filament instead of the Low Beam filaments...

I have burnt out 3 bulbs now (H4's in Uncle's 2001 Sienna, and my 98 camry) and all of them are useless due to burnt low beam filaments, but next to new high beam function .

I just find it wasteful.

ImOnly66 · 07-25-2005, 09:11 AM

do any of you know how to just turn off the DRLs on an 01 cam?

SnakeyeS · 07-25-2005, 03:32 PM

^^ search, search and more searching.

white3ch0c0late · 07-25-2005, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Body LX

no DRL > any DRL

Actually, the Gen 5 DRLs that can be turned off are better than no DRLs. The reason I say this is because say you just have your driving lights on and you don't realize that your headlights are off (because your guages are lit). In that situation, the DRLs are one and you probably won't get pulled over for not having your headlights on.

CDub LXi · 07-25-2005, 04:43 PM

I guess in that situation.. but I don't ever drive with my parking lights on by themselves... I use them for when I'm parked on the side of the road looking at cars, taking pictures etc... to let people know my car is there.

jliu66 · 07-27-2005, 05:17 PM

Hi, DO you know how can I open the cover and replace the headlights high/low beams switch for 99 Toyota?

Many thanks in advance.

CX889 · 07-29-2005, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jliu66

Hi, DO you know how can I open the cover and replace the headlights high/low beams switch for 99 Toyota?

Many thanks in advance.

Look at your car manual. There is a detailed step to follow. It's really easy! I even learned it from my Gen4 Manual