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November 30, 2009

2000 Tundra- Daytime running lights

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 7:02 pm

The idea of the the running lights is great for safety concerns but there
are times when you would won’t the things off, Hunting Fishing, watching the
4th of July fireworks  ect, ect.    Is there a single fuse that can be
pulled to kill them temporarlily??  If so does anyone know where I can find
it?   Thanks

17 Comments »

  1. Goto http://www.clubtundra.com ask your question there, they might beable to
    help.

    Pete
    "friskyou" <frisk…@pcez.com> wrote in message

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    > The idea of the the running lights is great for safety concerns but there
    > are times when you would won’t the things off, Hunting Fishing, watching
    the
    > 4th of July fireworks  ect, ect.    Is there a single fuse that can be
    > pulled to kill them temporarlily??  If so does anyone know where I can
    find
    > it?   Thanks

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:02 pm

  2. friskyou wrote:

    > The idea of the the running lights is great for safety concerns but there
    > are times when you would won’t the things off, Hunting Fishing, watching the
    > 4th of July fireworks  ect, ect.    Is there a single fuse that can be
    > pulled to kill them temporarlily??  If so does anyone know where I can find
    > it?   Thanks

    But its for safety! Now if you was accidentally knock that connector
    loose on the resistor between the battery and inner fender on the
    drivers side, you’d have to take it to your friendly dealer, "as the
    DRL’s would be rendered inop" and get it fixed, huh!

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

  3. Rick is right -I did what he suggested on my 2000 Tundra the day after I bought
    it. Now, no more DRL. Take that, you meddling, government nannies!

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    Rick Jones wrote:
    > friskyou wrote:

    > > The idea of the the running lights is great for safety concerns but there
    > > are times when you would won’t the things off, Hunting Fishing, watching the
    > > 4th of July fireworks  ect, ect.    Is there a single fuse that can be
    > > pulled to kill them temporarlily??  If so does anyone know where I can find
    > > it?   Thanks

    > But its for safety! Now if you was accidentally knock that connector
    > loose on the resistor between the battery and inner fender on the
    > drivers side, you’d have to take it to your friendly dealer, "as the
    > DRL’s would be rendered inop" and get it fixed, huh!
    > —

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

  4. Maybe Rick should comment that if everyone in this group he ever answered a
    question for were to send him a couple of bucks, he’d have to go to the
    trouble of spending it??  :)

    "Adrian" <ad_jen…@hotmail.com> wrote in message

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    > ExtraSmooth wrote:

    > > Rick is right -I did what he suggested on my 2000 Tundra the day after I
    bought
    > > it. Now, no more DRL. Take that, you meddling, government nannies!

    > > Rick Jones wrote:
    > > > But its for safety! Now if you was accidentally knock that connector
    > > > loose on the resistor between the battery and inner fender on the
    > > > drivers side, you’d have to take it to your friendly dealer, "as the
    > > > DRL’s would be rendered inop" and get it fixed, huh!
    > > > —

    > Apparently you didn’t read Rick’s post close enough. Rick didn’t suggest
    > anything, hear merly commented that any such accident would require a
    > trip to the dealer to repair.

    > Adrian
    > —

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

  5. ExtraSmooth wrote:

    > Rick is right -I did what he suggested on my 2000 Tundra the day after I bought
    > it. Now, no more DRL. Take that, you meddling, government nannies!

    > Rick Jones wrote:
    > > But its for safety! Now if you was accidentally knock that connector
    > > loose on the resistor between the battery and inner fender on the
    > > drivers side, you’d have to take it to your friendly dealer, "as the
    > > DRL’s would be rendered inop" and get it fixed, huh!
    > > —

    Apparently you didn’t read Rick’s post close enough. Rick didn’t suggest
    anything, hear merly commented that any such accident would require a
    trip to the dealer to repair.

    Adrian

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

  6. Most 2000 Tundras don’t have DRL. don’t know why anyone would pay for such a
    thing anyway; I know its tied to the antilock brake option by Toyota. I’d be
    willing to forego all the antilocks just to avoid the DRL expense.


    Dennis Mullis

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

  7. I have a 2000 Tundra as well.
    Can someone please explain to me what the big deal is about Daytime Running
    Lights?
    Does everyone really hate them that much?
    I just don’t get it, I have no problems with them, since I am driving.
    I never really even know they are on

    What gives?

    Dennis Mullis <dmull…@accucomm.net> wrote in message

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    > Most 2000 Tundras don’t have DRL. don’t know why anyone would pay for such
    a
    > thing anyway; I know its tied to the antilock brake option by Toyota. I’d
    be
    > willing to forego all the antilocks just to avoid the DRL expense.

    > —
    > Dennis Mullis

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

  8. Pete & Tammie Stern wrote:

    > I have a 2000 Tundra as well.
    > Can someone please explain to me what the big deal is about Daytime Running
    > Lights?
    > Does everyone really hate them that much?
    > I just don’t get it, I have no problems with them, since I am driving.
    > I never really even know they are on

    > What gives?

    Me either but there are some people that need to have their lights off while the
    car is moving.  Some examples include those who need to drive into military
    bases,  people spying on their spouses and cat burglars.


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    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

  9. Do you like anyone running up your ass with all kinds of lights on?  K

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

  10. who gives a shit!
    i never realized it was that big of an issue

    Jeez, cant a guy ask a question without everyone crying like a bunch of
    babies

    <lowra…@worldnet.DOTatt.net> wrote in message

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    > Do you like anyone running up your ass with all kinds of lights on?  K

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

  11.      I’m new to this "prerunner" stuff too. If you didn’t buy it with a problem you
    won’t have a problem. I have a ’94 4wd truck with 113,000 miles on it. As long as
    you keep it serviced properly it will last forever.  K

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    rjs wrote:
    > Well, as of a couple of days ago I’m the proud owner of a 99 PreRunner V6.  Got
    > it from the original owner and with 22000 miles on the odo.  It’s pretty basic,
    > XtraCab, auto, convenience package, and special value package (chrome,
    > AM/FM/cassette).  This is my first Toyota truck, and I have some questions for
    > you experts out there:

    > 1. Any special issues or problems I should keep an eye/ear out for?

    > 2. The shift lever (floor-mounted) seems to move quite a bit with engine
    > torques; is this normal?  I’ve always had front- and rear-drive manuals, and a
    > couple of front-drive autos, and I’m not used to seeing this kind of movement.

    > 3. This truck has the 4-speaker "deluxe" AM/FM/cassette, model A56409.  Does it
    > have a security code that gets activated when power is removed from the radio?
    >  The owner seemed to do a good job of keeping all original documentation
    > together, but there is no sheet with a factory-set security code and he said he
    > did not recall ever seeing one.

    > 4. I called about shop manuals, I’m used to always having these for my cars.  I
    > was quoted for 2 manuals: diagnostic for $64, and repair for $114.  Are these
    > good prices?  Is the diagnostic manual useful for a shadetree mechanic, or is
    > it just intended for those with diagnostic computers?

    > 5. Any recommendations for places to buy Toyota parts at low prices, such as a
    > dealer who mail orders at discount pricing?

    > TIA, RJS

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

  12. I have got a 4wd 98 tacoma (very close to the same truck) and the shifter
    movement is normal.  The radio hasn’t got a security code that i know of,
    and i have removed it and put it back in several times in the process of
    getting my amp and such to work off of the original head unit.

    rjs <rj_nospa…@mindspring.com> wrote in message

    news:8g2j4s$nmj$1@slb2.atl.mindspring.net…

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    > Well, as of a couple of days ago I’m the proud owner of a 99 PreRunner V6.
    Got
    > it from the original owner and with 22000 miles on the odo.  It’s pretty
    basic,
    > XtraCab, auto, convenience package, and special value package (chrome,
    > AM/FM/cassette).  This is my first Toyota truck, and I have some questions
    for
    > you experts out there:

    > 1. Any special issues or problems I should keep an eye/ear out for?

    > 2. The shift lever (floor-mounted) seems to move quite a bit with engine
    > torques; is this normal?  I’ve always had front- and rear-drive manuals,
    and a
    > couple of front-drive autos, and I’m not used to seeing this kind of
    movement.

    > 3. This truck has the 4-speaker "deluxe" AM/FM/cassette, model A56409.
    Does it
    > have a security code that gets activated when power is removed from the
    radio?
    >  The owner seemed to do a good job of keeping all original documentation
    > together, but there is no sheet with a factory-set security code and he
    said he
    > did not recall ever seeing one.

    > 4. I called about shop manuals, I’m used to always having these for my
    cars.  I
    > was quoted for 2 manuals: diagnostic for $64, and repair for $114.  Are
    these
    > good prices?  Is the diagnostic manual useful for a shadetree mechanic, or
    is
    > it just intended for those with diagnostic computers?

    > 5. Any recommendations for places to buy Toyota parts at low prices, such
    as a
    > dealer who mail orders at discount pricing?

    > TIA, RJS

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

  13. In article <VTgV4.18360$XO1.1036…@bgtnsc06-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
    wildw…@worldnet.att.net says…

    >I have got a 4wd 98 tacoma (very close to the same truck) and the shifter
    >movement is normal.

    I’d agree, my ’88 4Runner does the same thing.

    Cheers.

    Jason King
    jas…@uvic.ca

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

  14. On Fri, 19 May 2000 16:02:03 -0500, Tony Paccagnella

    <tp…@execpc.com> wrote:
    >I have a 2000 V6 PreRunner with 1800 miles

    Mine’s got about 2,000.  Man, I love this truck.  I’ve been wanting to
    get back into a truck for about 20 years.

    > and my shifter moves also but from what
    >I see that is normal,

    Mine moves a lot also.  I noticed it right away but just assumed it
    was normal.

    >I also have the disk & tape player and there is no anti-theft
    >security.The only problem you might have are the tires,mine came with Goodyear
    >31×10.50 15R Wrangler GS-A tires and they are lousy tires,cant seem to balance
    >them.Good luck on your new Toyota.

    The one mistake I made when I ordered my truck was not to specify
    Michelins.  I was quite fortunate when they searched and found a truck
    that was close to what I specified it came with the Enkes and
    Michelins, N/C.  I was a happy camper.

    I notice the exepc.com.  You a Packer fan?

    tresker

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

  15. Got a 99 PreRunner V6 extended cab:

    The volume knob probably got water condensed inside and it almost blew up my
    speakers when I slightly turned it up.  Two hours later it was just fine.
    The rear speakers are lousy though — plan to change them.  And those 6-disk
    in-dash CD changers look nice :)

    The engine is idling at about 550, two mechanics say it’s fine, but my
    lights are dimming at the stoplights — doesn’t feel right for a year old
    car.

    Engine runs fine, but with Regular gas it knocks and it has a lousy torque.
    With 89 it’s great but my mileage is about 16/19 even though I carefully
    broke the engine for the first almost 1000 miles.

    Watch out for that snow and mud !!!

    The transmission stick moving is normal, it adds to the truck’s character ;)

    Last, read this newsgroup and you’ll get a pretty good idea about problems
    :)

    j/k, it’s a great truck
    "rjs" <rj_nospa…@mindspring.com> wrote in message

    news:8g2j4s$nmj$1@slb2.atl.mindspring.net…

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    > Well, as of a couple of days ago I’m the proud owner of a 99 PreRunner V6.
    Got
    > it from the original owner and with 22000 miles on the odo.  It’s pretty
    basic,
    > XtraCab, auto, convenience package, and special value package (chrome,
    > AM/FM/cassette).  This is my first Toyota truck, and I have some questions
    for
    > you experts out there:

    > 1. Any special issues or problems I should keep an eye/ear out for?

    > 2. The shift lever (floor-mounted) seems to move quite a bit with engine
    > torques; is this normal?  I’ve always had front- and rear-drive manuals,
    and a
    > couple of front-drive autos, and I’m not used to seeing this kind of
    movement.

    > 3. This truck has the 4-speaker "deluxe" AM/FM/cassette, model A56409.
    Does it
    > have a security code that gets activated when power is removed from the
    radio?
    >  The owner seemed to do a good job of keeping all original documentation
    > together, but there is no sheet with a factory-set security code and he
    said he
    > did not recall ever seeing one.

    > 4. I called about shop manuals, I’m used to always having these for my
    cars.  I
    > was quoted for 2 manuals: diagnostic for $64, and repair for $114.  Are
    these
    > good prices?  Is the diagnostic manual useful for a shadetree mechanic, or
    is
    > it just intended for those with diagnostic computers?

    > 5. Any recommendations for places to buy Toyota parts at low prices, such
    as a
    > dealer who mail orders at discount pricing?

    > TIA, RJS

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

  16. On 19 May 2000 05:23:40 GMT, rj_nospa…@mindspring.com (rjs) wrote:

    <Snip>

    >2. The shift lever (floor-mounted) seems to move quite a bit with engine
    >torques; is this normal?  I’ve always had front- and rear-drive manuals, and a
    >couple of front-drive autos, and I’m not used to seeing this kind of movement.

      An inch or so movement when you torque-load the drivetrain is
    normal.  The shifter is mounted to the transmission, which is bolted
    to the engine, and they have rubber mounts to the frame to allow for
    this motion.  If you think it’s too much, have your mechanic check the
    motor mounts and the transmission cross member mounts.

    <Snip>

    >4. I called about shop manuals, I’m used to always having these for my cars.  I
    >was quoted for 2 manuals: diagnostic for $64, and repair for $114.  Are these
    >good prices?  Is the diagnostic manual useful for a shadetree mechanic, or is
    >it just intended for those with diagnostic computers?

      I have my Factory repair manuals for both my cars and a lot of other
    machinery, for several reasons.
    1.  If you’re on a trip and the only mechanic available has never
    worked on a similar car before, it will give him solid reference.
    2.  It can make a big difference if you get stuck 20 miles from
    civilization, and you have to figure it out yourself enough to limp
    back to town.
    3.  If the mechanic tries to feed you a line of bafflegab about the
    Left-Handed Fergus Nut being bad on the Framistram, and it needs a new
    one, you can do some studying on that system to see if it actually
    exists.
    4.  And in 20 years, the mechanics will have thrown out all their old
    manuals, and you’ll have one handy for them to use.

      (My emergency generator is about 55 years old, you want to talk
    about a hassle finding that manual…   Then you have to cross-
    reference a 55-year-old mfgr’s part number to a modern one…
    "I need a distributor cap."  "What kind of car is this for?"  "Signal
    Corps PE-95G generator, by O’Keefe & Merritt."  "For a What?!?"
    ::Sigh:: "Look under Willys MB Jeep, 152 Flathead four."  "Oh, Okay.")

            –<< Bruce >>–

    Bruce L. Bergman blCHURRObergman@ NOearthSPAMlink.netEVER  Remove the caps.
    Troubleshooter – Electrician, Phones, HVAC, Plumbing,…
    ‘Current’ly with Westend Electric, Agoura, CA 818/889-9545

    WARNING:  No Unsolicited Commercial E-mail is EVER accepted.

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

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    tresker wrote:
    > On Fri, 19 May 2000 16:02:03 -0500, Tony Paccagnella
    > <tp…@execpc.com> wrote:

    > >I have a 2000 V6 PreRunner with 1800 miles

    > Mine’s got about 2,000.  Man, I love this truck.  I’ve been wanting to
    > get back into a truck for about 20 years.

    > > and my shifter moves also but from what
    > >I see that is normal,

    > Mine moves a lot also.  I noticed it right away but just assumed it
    > was normal.

    > >I also have the disk & tape player and there is no anti-theft
    > >security.The only problem you might have are the tires,mine came with Goodyear
    > >31×10.50 15R Wrangler GS-A tires and they are lousy tires,cant seem to balance
    > >them.Good luck on your new Toyota.

    > The one mistake I made when I ordered my truck was not to specify
    > Michelins.  I was quite fortunate when they searched and found a truck
    > that was close to what I specified it came with the Enkes and
    > Michelins, N/C.  I was a happy camper.

    > I notice the exepc.com.  You a Packer fan?

    > tresker

    Yeah,I’m a Packer fan,you are lucky you didn’t get those crappy Goodyear tires,I am
    now in the process of getting Toyota to replace those tires with Michelin LTX A/T
    tires.Good luck on your new truck.

    Comment by admin — November 30, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

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