Headlights not turning off after arming vehicle?

[bigbadpoppa]

Owned a 2016 Trail and now a 2019 TRD OFF Road. Essential the same trucks.

All of a sudden my 2019 4runner wont auto turn off the headlights when I arm the vehicle. Any sugge

 

[bigbadpoppa]

Owned a 2016 Trail and now a 2019 TRD OFF Road. Essential the same trucks.

All of a sudden my 2019 4runner wont auto turn off the headlights when I arm the vehicle. Any suggestions on how to fix this? Just all of a sudden started and my headlights stay on after arming.

A bit of a hassle...got used to the auto shut off. I can always just manually turn them off everytime I park but any reason why it all of a sudden stopped this feature? So weird, just started doing this randomly. Did I randomly turn off these features somehow?

 

[CROWN14]

2014 te

My headlights did the same thing for about a year but only in wet weather.
Very annoying :ybrick Hasn’t happened in a couple years now.

Also the head unit likes to freeze, shut off and reset a few times on long trips.
Usually in hot weather.

I suspect it’s a poor ground B- somewhere.
I just put up with it cause other than that there’s been no issues.

Dealer should have some service history. Check there.

 

[jimgsmith]

Owned a 2016 Trail and now a 2019 TRD OFF Road. Essential the same trucks.

All of a sudden my 2019 4runner wont auto turn off the headlights when I arm the vehicle. Any suggestions on how to fix this? Just all of a sudden started and my headlights stay on after arming.

A bit of a hassle...got used to the auto shut off. I can always just manually turn them off everytime I park but any reason why it all of a sudden stopped this feature? So weird, just started doing this randomly. Did I randomly turn off these features somehow?

Did you hit the lock button twice? On mine, the first press arms the vehicle but leaves the lights on. They will shut off after 30 seconds, but if you hit the lock button a second time the lights go off.

 

[GripT4R]

Turn the knob inside to the off position when you are done with the headlights, when you need headlights...turn that same knob to the on position.

Its a bold concept, but it always works.

 

[BobsTrail]

:iagree:
Works on mine.

 

[BrianATL01]

Lock it twice

I have to hit the lock button on the remote a second time and then my lights go out. I am sure there is a setting to change that.

 

[BrianATL01]

Owned a 2016 Trail and now a 2019 TRD OFF Road. Essential the same trucks.

All of a sudden my 2019 4runner wont auto turn off the headlights when I arm the vehicle. Any sugge

I have to hit the lock button on the remote a second time to turn the lights out. I am sure there is a setting somewhere to change that.

 

[yota1976]

I just tried something on my 2019 Off Road, to see if I can simulate what you're talking about. If I unlock it and turn the headlights on, then lock it back, the headlights stay on and don't shut off...even after 30 seconds. If I start the engine and turn the headlights on, then shut the engine off and lock it with the headlights on, the headlights shut off instantly.

 

[Cndnmax]

I just tried something on my 2019 Off Road, to see if I can simulate what you're talking about. If I unlock it and turn the headlights on, then lock it back, the headlights stay on and don't shut off...even after 30 seconds. If I start the engine and turn the headlights on, then shut the engine off and lock it with the headlights on, the headlights shut off instantly.

Exactly, if the engine was not started the headlights stay on. If you turn on/off engine without touching any lights switch it should auto-turnoff or turn off immediately with two pushes of the lock button.

 

[TOYO74]

Turn the knob inside to the off position when you are done with the headlights, when you need headlights...turn that same knob to the on position.

Its a bold concept, but it always works.

Yes, old tech works first time, every time! :bigok:

 

[bigbadpoppa]

Weird. Now it starts auto shutting off again when I arm. Oh technology...lol

 

[patkelly4370]

I don't use the remote.
I turn off the lights with the switch.
I lock and unlock the door with the key.
I've never left my lights on, I've never locked myself out.
It's worked for me the last 43 years.

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[epjfsa]

When I turn off the engine, get out of the car, and lock the doors - the headlights stay on for 30 seconds (can be changed to 60 and 90 seconds IIRC). If I hit the lock button one more time, the lights turn off.

However, if (my aftermarket) remote start is used and allowed to run until the 15 minute shutoff, the headlights will stay on until I get in the car, turn the ignition on and off, get back out, and lock the doors.

 

[VB.TRD.Pro]

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However, if (my aftermarket) remote start is used and allowed to run until the 15 minute shutoff, the headlights will stay on until I get in the car, turn the ignition on and off, get back out, and lock the doors.

Which aftermarket remote start kit?

 

[jwscott79]

I have to hit the lock button on the remote a second time and then my lights go out. I am sure there is a setting to change that.

I have the same issue on my 18 OR, not sure if it has always been this way but since the first time I noticed it I pay attention to it and it always stays on for the 30 seconds and then shuts off. I will try the 'lock it twice' option this afternoon. If this works, I feel like it should be something posted in the 'Things you didn't know about your 4Runner' thread.....

 

[epjfsa]

Which aftermarket remote start kit?

Compustar/Drone Mobile from [MENTION=93434]gshadow325[/MENTION]. But, I don't think it's related to the remote start because the same thing happens if you start and stop the engine using the key in the ignition without opening the door (like through an open window or from another seat).

 

[gshadow325]

Autolights with remote starter.

Guys here is some clarification on how the Autolights work on the T4R and many toyotas. My 4th gen does this also.

the following scenario needs to happen
-drive truck
-park
-headlight switch in on position before turning off vehicle
-turn off vehicle
-**exit vehicle
-this starts the countdown timer of 30/60/90 seconds
-headlights will turn off after you close the door
-pressing lock 2x in many toyotas will turn off the headlight.

Why would the headlights stay on? Under what scenario?

1: if you remote started the vehicle and it shut off on its own. if the headlights are in the on position. it never saw the door open to start teh countdown timer.
2: if you open the window and reach in and turn on the headlights and never open the door. it will never go into the countdown timer mode.
3: in you shut the vehicle off and never got out of the vehicle, the headlights will stay on because it never "saw" the door open to start the coundown timer to turn off the headlights.

I hope this makes sense to everyone.

Now with the new remote starters i sell, it takes car of this very issue with the 100% plug and play kits.

 

[Preciadoracing]

This started happening to me recently as well. Is the shutdown timer within the ECU or how would I be able to restore this feature.

I park the vehicle, get out, lock the vehicle and used to be able to walk away and my lights would auto shut off within a few seconds(double lock would shut them off immediately). Now they stay on even locking it 20 times. till I return to the vehicle stalk and manually shut them back off.https://t4r-1351852ontarioin.netdna-ssl.com/images/icons/icon5.gif