Day Lights (TFL) disable? RX330 HOW??
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Day Lights (TFL) disable? RX330 HOW??
How do I disable TFL in 2004 RX330? I read all the posts and noone knows, someone says to find a box under the hood that says caution hot, someome else said to remove the engine cover and look at the fender!!? Everyone seems to say remove fuse will not work.
So how can it be done? Maybe there is a way with CAN bus? Even the ES330 has an option to turn off this light on the switch. Can I buy that switcfh?
So how can it be done? Maybe there is a way with CAN bus? Even the ES330 has an option to turn off this light on the switch. Can I buy that switcfh?
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Do a site-wide search for "DRL disable". This topic comes up a lot, although I don't get why you would want to disable a safety feature.
For example, the IS forum talks about it being an un-publicized C-BEST setting that the dealer can change. I haven't heard about such a setting on the RX, but maybe it's hidden in the computer somewhere.
For example, the IS forum talks about it being an un-publicized C-BEST setting that the dealer can change. I haven't heard about such a setting on the RX, but maybe it's hidden in the computer somewhere.
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In the RX300 for instance, there was a resistor (male/female adapter piece hooked together right underneath the battery holder (easier to reach if you take out the battery). Won't affect your brights or anything else.
Why would anyone want to do that?
Mine are still functioning, but there was a time a few years ago where having headlights on during the day could result in a traffic fine (they need cash down here). Some police officers cannot tell the difference between DRLs and regular headlights (this is Mexico and they don't argue, they just give you a ticket). Having a Lexus RX300 (too rare down here), I had one instance where I got pulled over during one of those checkpoints and the officer said your lights are on. Fortunately, there was another American with Texas plates in line with you guessed it...an RX300 and DRLs, so the officer let us go.
My cousin's 1995 VW Golf VR6 (he got it in the U.S. and imported it here legally under some amensty laws) has those DRLs, too, but his car is common here.
If you want to talk about disconnecting DRLs, one of my father's friends had a late 1990s Volvo Station Wagon where the DRLs were always going out, sometimes one, sometimes both and he got warned once by the state police in Jersey for having one on and one not on. Finally, he disconnected the thing.
I have not had a problem with the bulbs going out and they would be simple to replace anyway.
Why would anyone want to do that?
Mine are still functioning, but there was a time a few years ago where having headlights on during the day could result in a traffic fine (they need cash down here). Some police officers cannot tell the difference between DRLs and regular headlights (this is Mexico and they don't argue, they just give you a ticket). Having a Lexus RX300 (too rare down here), I had one instance where I got pulled over during one of those checkpoints and the officer said your lights are on. Fortunately, there was another American with Texas plates in line with you guessed it...an RX300 and DRLs, so the officer let us go.
My cousin's 1995 VW Golf VR6 (he got it in the U.S. and imported it here legally under some amensty laws) has those DRLs, too, but his car is common here.
If you want to talk about disconnecting DRLs, one of my father's friends had a late 1990s Volvo Station Wagon where the DRLs were always going out, sometimes one, sometimes both and he got warned once by the state police in Jersey for having one on and one not on. Finally, he disconnected the thing.
I have not had a problem with the bulbs going out and they would be simple to replace anyway.
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
I've wanted to do this since day 1, but I still haven't found a confirmed method for the RX330. I tried various methods posted here with no luck. Most disable the highbeams. If anyone has any latest info that actually works that would be great.
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How much does the factory scan tool cost?
I want to enable the hatch to open without having to unlock the doors, disable the stupid sound when you open,close the hatch, etc and of course disable DRL.
If I go to the dealer they will either:
1) Charge me $200
2) Tell me its illegal to do this (disable DRL, chimes, etc)
3) Tell me it just is not possible
pick the two you like most.
I want to enable the hatch to open without having to unlock the doors, disable the stupid sound when you open,close the hatch, etc and of course disable DRL.
If I go to the dealer they will either:
1) Charge me $200
2) Tell me its illegal to do this (disable DRL, chimes, etc)
3) Tell me it just is not possible
pick the two you like most.
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Originally Posted by BobsGX
Any Lexus dealer can disable the DRL's. They might have to actually read the service manual, but it can be done. Its just one of the LPS that can be done.
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Hi,
Take a look Description for "DRL Disabling" in
http://www.alflash.narod.ru/LX/DRL.pdf (Camry and LX470)
http://www.alflash.narod.ru/RX/DRL330.pdf (RX300/330/350)
HTH,
p.s.
e.g. for factory Scan Tool* ( http://techdoc.toyota-europe.com/wha...ng=En&mscssid= ) :
Price List Standard Hardware:
Intelligent Tester II, Standard Set = 1710 euro
Oscilloscope Set Parts = 2232
Optional Items & Accessories = 8...680
Supply parts = 10 ... 76
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* http://www.alflash.narod.ru/OBDII/5548.jpg
Take a look Description for "DRL Disabling" in
http://www.alflash.narod.ru/LX/DRL.pdf (Camry and LX470)
http://www.alflash.narod.ru/RX/DRL330.pdf (RX300/330/350)
HTH,
p.s.
e.g. for factory Scan Tool* ( http://techdoc.toyota-europe.com/wha...ng=En&mscssid= ) :
Price List Standard Hardware:
Intelligent Tester II, Standard Set = 1710 euro
Oscilloscope Set Parts = 2232
Optional Items & Accessories = 8...680
Supply parts = 10 ... 76
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* http://www.alflash.narod.ru/OBDII/5548.jpg
Last edited by alflash; 08-27-06 at 06:29 AM.
#9
Originally Posted by BobsGX
Any Lexus dealer can disable the DRL's. They might have to actually read the service manual, but it can be done. Its just one of the LPS that can be done.
#10
Originally Posted by jayskinner
It's not listed on the LPS brochure I received with my '05.
#11
Originally Posted by jayskinner
It's not listed on the LPS brochure I received with my '05. I'd rather have them on anyway; I see them as a great safety feature.
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