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Old 07-17-2019, 02:06 PM #91
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Yeah. I was worried about that too. The clip-in tabs for the dummy plug are totally different than the light sensor tabs. It will require dash disassembly to remove a failed unit. Better test it with a flashlight before snapping it into place.
Is there a reason one couldn't just break or cut the tabs off the new sensor and set it back in the hole. I get it wouldn't be 100% secure but based on the pic I'm guessing it will vibrate a little but it seems like it would take a lot of bouncing to get it to pop out of the dash. Am I missing anything with this logic?
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Is there a reason one couldn't just break or cut the tabs off the new sensor and set it back in the hole. I get it wouldn't be 100% secure but based on the pic I'm guessing it will vibrate a little but it seems like it would take a lot of bouncing to get it to pop out of the dash. Am I missing anything with this logic?
I just ran some electrical tape around the tab to keep it from getting locked in by the tab.
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Just got my sensor and unfortunately I do not have the necessary wiring under the steering for this sensor to work.

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I found it easier to use a credit card and pry from the window side of the dummy cap. There seems to be a bit of a lip exposed enough to insert a credit card and lift up.
it was a 1-minute job, thanks for the tips

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Just got my sensor and unfortunately I do not have the necessary wiring under the steering for this sensor to work.

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Just got my sensor and fortunately I do have the wiring harness but not sure if it is working yet.

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I just ran some electrical tape around the tab to keep it from getting locked in by the tab.
That's exactly what I did

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Thanks to the OP for posting about this. I ordered the cheapest sensor I could find and it took a couple of weeks to arrive. Works like a charm! I recently changed out all of my signal bulbs to LED with the fronts being switchbacks.

I now have three lighting options without having to worry about adjusting dash lights day/night.....

1. DRL only
2. Parking lights (my DRL is now disabled when parking lights are on through the use of a 5pin relay). I can leave the parking lights on all the time and rely on the switchbacks for DRL.
3. Headlights on.

Thanks again OP!
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Well shit, I received a defective light sensor and when I tried to remote it the top popped off with ZERO pressure and the plug has now fallen back down inside the dash. I have no idea how I'm goin to get it out short of removing the window or the dash. Removing the stereo just exposes the vents...

This sucks... my Baja designs fogs aren't working, they haven't since I installed the sensor. Fuses are still all good. don't know how this is related, but it must be.
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Well shit, I received a defective light sensor and when I tried to remote it the top popped off with ZERO pressure and the plug has now fallen back down inside the dash. I have no idea how I'm goin to get it out short of removing the window or the dash. Removing the stereo just exposes the vents...

This sucks... my Baja designs fogs aren't working, they haven't since I installed the sensor. Fuses are still all good. don't know how this is related, but it must be.
Feel for you dude. I have a 2018 SR5 Premium. Just installed the new sensor. Doesn't work. Didn't think to try it before putting it in the hole. No way I'm going to try and dig it out now. With a smile on my face I'm going to try and enjoy my $10 piece of plastic upgrade.
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Feel for you dude. I have a 2018 SR5 Premium. Just installed the new sensor. Doesn't work. Didn't think to try it before putting it in the hole. No way I'm going to try and dig it out now. With a smile on my face I'm going to try and enjoy my $10 piece of plastic upgrade.
Welp, I did get it out today, since the top popped off, I was able to fish the wires out of the dash using a bent coat hanger. I unplugged the blue factory harness and the light sensor base just fell down in the dash. I put the factory cap back on.

The fog light/running light issue was a blown fuse under the dash. I just installed a redarc trailer brake the same time I did the light sensor and must have popped it then. So it seems to be a compound problem.
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When I first installed my sensor, I tested it with a LED flashlight in the garage, and nothing, it didn’t seem to work (thumbwheel not clicked up).

A few days later, I changed the brightness setting in Carista, and now it works great. I had originally posted that it didn’t work.
Just wanted to say thanks. Didn't know what "Carista" was in your post and then found out. Amazing stuff. Glad I don't need to make a trip to the dealer and can do all the customization on my own.
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I can confirm on my 18 SR5 Premium that it doesn't have the MPX Body ECU wired for it. Lazy me didn't check it before installing the new sensor. That being said, is there going to be an issue just leaving it wired up in the dash? It's going to be a ***** trying to dig it out without breaking and scratching.
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I can confirm on my 18 SR5 Premium that it doesn't have the MPX Body ECU wired for it. Lazy me didn't check it before installing the new sensor. That being said, is there going to be an issue just leaving it wired up in the dash? It's going to be a ***** trying to dig it out without breaking and scratching.
Don't see how that is an issue, leave that sucker in there. Sorry it didn't work out.
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I just ran some electrical tape around the tab to keep it from getting locked in by the tab.
damn, i wish i read this thread before popping mine in. smart idea. at least the sensor works...for now
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Thanks to the OP for posting about this. I ordered the cheapest sensor I could find and it took a couple of weeks to arrive. Works like a charm! I recently changed out all of my signal bulbs to LED with the fronts being switchbacks.

I now have three lighting options without having to worry about adjusting dash lights day/night.....

1. DRL only
2. Parking lights (my DRL is now disabled when parking lights are on through the use of a 5pin relay). I can leave the parking lights on all the time and rely on the switchbacks for DRL.
3. Headlights on.

Thanks again OP!
Can you explain this please? Especially #2
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PRO Tip: Put a pipe cleaner or a string in-between the wires of the connector BEFORE you take the dummy sensor off. Then if you drop the connector, it won't fall down the hole.

I ordered the $6.83 (free shipping) light sensor from China on July 5 and received it in the US mail on July 17, that's 12 days. I'm still testing to see if it works as expected.

I'll leave the light sensor out of the hole until I see it working properly. Likely, I'll put some electrical tape on the clips of the light sensor before I put it back in.
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Ebay for 89121-50020 works perfect on a 2016 TEP


So this model number works even though the 4Runner model number is -06020?


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