05-29-2019, 01:45 PM
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wait.. ive seen that auto headlight thread here and there but come to conclusion that it doesnt work?
so it does work? or only works partially? i cant seem to find the thread anymore
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The 89121-50020 unit is simply a light sensor that will allow the dash lights to dim based on ambient light. It does not turn on or off the headlights. There’s a thread that deals with the complexities of adding automatic headlight capability:
Automatic headlights at night : possible mod?
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05-29-2019, 01:47 PM
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for dash lights to dim, it's just a matter of replacing that sensor? is there a DIY write up? also, any other harness required?
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05-29-2019, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by andrew4r
Right?
Turns on headlights during the day because it's raining and you want to be safe.
Can no longer read the dash.
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Can't you turn it on max brightness using the switch to the left of the steering wheel?
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05-29-2019, 03:14 PM
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You can disable the ECO light in the instrument panel settings.
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05-29-2019, 03:58 PM
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I am talking about the bar, not the light. Anyways, yes i know there is a way to do with the carista app but i am talking about just tweaks here and there that Toyota should do without the consumer having to mod it.
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05-29-2019, 03:59 PM
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Can't you turn it on max brightness using the switch to the left of the steering wheel?
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you can but in a modern car, one shouldn't have to do that. 
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05-29-2019, 07:08 PM
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I believe the Limited has auto headlights.
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Yes and so does the PRO - mine has them.
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05-29-2019, 07:10 PM
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I have done this mod also. Works great. It's pretty obvious the dash and wire harness were designed with the intent to have auto headlights and someone along the way fawked up and removed them....
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The Limited and the PRO do have auto headlights - so that's why the wire harness is there.
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06-02-2019, 12:08 AM
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I think the current 4 runner is pretty well built other than some minor details like led headlights/fogs(standard from factory not toyota upgrade),led interior lights, push start/smart key, bigger navi screen with pandora back. And car play.
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06-07-2019, 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by tjnptel1
for dash lights to dim, it's just a matter of replacing that sensor? is there a DIY write up? also, any other harness required?
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See this thread. Page 2570, starting at post #38550.
What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!
Edit: Looks like post numbering changed over time. It’s now at post #38505:
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3300849-post38505.html
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06-07-2019, 04:56 AM
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I did that mod a year or two ago....definitely the cheapest mod ever. Not sure why Toyota just didn’t include it
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06-07-2019, 07:28 AM
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I don't think this was mentioned, but my only major annoyance that Toyo needs to fix is that the drivers window control lock button, when engaged, locks out window controls for the driver too. Once it's activated I can't roll down anything, not even my own window. Insane!
This has to be a mistake.
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06-07-2019, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Brick Sprickly
I don't think this was mentioned, but my only major annoyance that Toyo needs to fix is that the drivers window control lock button, when engaged, locks out window controls for the driver too. Once it's activated I can't roll down anything, not even my own window. Insane!
This has to be a mistake.
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Yes! I meant to include that in my annoyances. Another thing I consider lazy engineering. They should have just walked over next door to Lexus and brain stormed. My GS doesn't do this.
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06-07-2019, 08:46 AM
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Amazing, thank you sir!!!
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06-07-2019, 10:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by arehman11
Here you go. Replace the round plug at the top of your dash with this one, you should have the wiring plugged into the dummy plug, but make sure you have the wiring. Supposedly a few people did not have it.
89121-50020
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My 2018 TRD/ORP has the harness snapped into the plug. Will go look for the sensor next!
Thanks for this gem of a mod.
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