2012 Daytime Running Lights

[rtacoma]

Anyway to disable the daytime yellow running lights? I have a 2012 off road package access cab, thanks.

 

[toyotafan]

Yeah, there is a way, let me get the notes on this. Basically Toyota has a method to turn them off for the following reasons ...

"Some customers may request to have the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) on their Toyota vehicle disabled. These customers may live or work in military bases or in communities that have light-sensitive gates or guardhouses. "

 

[toyotafan]

So you need two parts to move from having DRL's to not having them on your this. Essentially, you replace the turn signal relay with a new one and a jumper. The new relay will control the front turn signals when your headlights are on/off and you're driving.

Parts needed:

1. First, you need a non-DRL Denso 12.8v flasher (Toyota part # 81980-02030).
2. Second, you need to get a M1 signal junction block (Toyota part # 82671-30360).

Tools needed:

• 10mm socket wrench
• a flat blade screwdriver
• and a set of plyers

Start by doing this:

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the panel across the threshold of the driver's door with your hands. It will pop-up.
3. Remove the foot rest, pull back and it will pop-out.
4. Then remove the rubber grommet that holds the kickplate (the plastic panel) in place.
   
5. Remove the kickplate panel next, it has two clips that are up front.
6. Remove the cover/bezel/panel that covers your parking brake.
7. Then you must remove the 10mm bolts that hold the lower dash assembly on to the truck. They're around the parking brake and near the door.
   
8. All this was to get to the fuse box! Now you can see the fuse box completely. There are 3 10mm bolts that you must remove to access the back side of the fuse box. It is easiest if you remove the "4th" bolt that hold the lower mounting arm in place.
9. Once you have removed the fuse box bolts, turn it over to expose where the current turn signal relay and the jumper plug in.
   
10. You will need to attach the new relay to the new jumper.

 

[toyotafan]

here's a photo of the box when it's pulled out. The relay being pointed to is the one that gets replaced.

 

[rtacoma]

Okay thanks really appreciate the tips. I'm gonna try this when I get a chance.

 

[toyotafan]

Okay thanks really appreciate the tips. I'm gonna try this when I get a chance.

Yeah. Sorry there's not an easier way to get this done, but overall it's not complex, but have to remove a lot of stuff too gain access.