:cheers:I bought myself a set of nice Phillips bulbs for my high beams a few months back, then I realized that my drl function will shorten the life of my $35 bulbs. So I set out to find aftermarket drl's for the 4.3, I found a few options:
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I went with the First option because I liked the look and dual functionality (they switchback for turn signal). Installation is pretty simple but time consuming. I taped the turn signal wires from my headlights for the turn function and I wired the drl function to acc power and also a fog light switch. So if I want them off I can switch them off anytime but still retaining the turn function. I removed my front bumper in order to install the drl's and route/conceal the wires nicely, no drilling is required because they snap in place where the black plastic garnish/mesh was removed, plus they have 3m tape for extra assurance. Once I had my nice new drl's ready, I went ahead and removed the brown 5 pin relay and installed the 4 pin headlight relay, the result was no more killing my nice bulbs slowly. Had I already purchased the TIS software and cable I could have disabled them from the ecu and saved $4 from having to buy the 4 pin relay
Here's how they look on my RAV4 (these pics are from before I had them wired):
Anyways, I thought my fellow forum members might find this info useful, if so then just hit the "thanks" button if not then :cheers:
UPDATE: A few months after I installed these I noticed a buildup of condensation, they were working fine until a few days ago when I noticed two leds are now working dimmer, this is a problem caused by the water, so I went ahead and drilled a few 1/16 holes, now all the water is gone but the two leds are still messed up. If you're having this condensation problem you should immediately drill a few little holes to prevent the led failure. Just make sure you drill them at the bottom and make sure you drill them at an angle that will be difficult for water to enter, also drill 2 holes at the top so that there is a good circulation. I have already ordered a new set and will be drilling them before I install.
UPDATE: I purchased a new set from the seller on eBay, turns out they do not have the switch back function, so no turn signal function, these only have two wires. I've had them in for almost 3 weeks now and so far so good. I haven't drilled any holes yet to see if the condensation will appear but so far nothing, I'm hoping it stays that way.
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I went with the First option because I liked the look and dual functionality (they switchback for turn signal). Installation is pretty simple but time consuming. I taped the turn signal wires from my headlights for the turn function and I wired the drl function to acc power and also a fog light switch. So if I want them off I can switch them off anytime but still retaining the turn function. I removed my front bumper in order to install the drl's and route/conceal the wires nicely, no drilling is required because they snap in place where the black plastic garnish/mesh was removed, plus they have 3m tape for extra assurance. Once I had my nice new drl's ready, I went ahead and removed the brown 5 pin relay and installed the 4 pin headlight relay, the result was no more killing my nice bulbs slowly. Had I already purchased the TIS software and cable I could have disabled them from the ecu and saved $4 from having to buy the 4 pin relay
Here's how they look on my RAV4 (these pics are from before I had them wired):
Anyways, I thought my fellow forum members might find this info useful, if so then just hit the "thanks" button if not then :cheers:
UPDATE: A few months after I installed these I noticed a buildup of condensation, they were working fine until a few days ago when I noticed two leds are now working dimmer, this is a problem caused by the water, so I went ahead and drilled a few 1/16 holes, now all the water is gone but the two leds are still messed up. If you're having this condensation problem you should immediately drill a few little holes to prevent the led failure. Just make sure you drill them at the bottom and make sure you drill them at an angle that will be difficult for water to enter, also drill 2 holes at the top so that there is a good circulation. I have already ordered a new set and will be drilling them before I install.
UPDATE: I purchased a new set from the seller on eBay, turns out they do not have the switch back function, so no turn signal function, these only have two wires. I've had them in for almost 3 weeks now and so far so good. I haven't drilled any holes yet to see if the condensation will appear but so far nothing, I'm hoping it stays that way.