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Can you share the thread on this mod?

 

Link is in the 3rd and 4th word of the post.

 

@gonpostal How hard was it to swap out the ECU and the headlight stalk?

 

I will be purchasing all of the parts to do this mod. Keep us updated on if you got your keys to work. Thank you.

 

I guess this is why I posted in the Old Farts thread...I just don't see where having auto headlights is worth taking your steering wheel apart and replacing parts. To each their own, though. Good luck with the project.

 

I've disassembled a steering column to replace an ignition key cylinder and to replace a neutral safety switch. It's doable, but not for the faint of heart. I wouldn't do it again for a nice-to-have.

 

And spend at least $800-900 in parts for this “mod”. I don’t think it’s worth it personally.

it is quite outrageous that Toyota didn’t put this to begin with across all trims though

 

I seriously question the need for auto headlights, and the need to do so much. Why not just buy any other vehicle then?
A turn is all it takes to just turn it on yourself. Why is that such a hard task.

 

Maybe this thread can help.

https://www.4runners.com/threads/2022-4runner-key-fob-issues.25936/

 

Agreed. I suggest the cheapest, easiest and fastest mod: Just turn the lights to the ON position and leave it there. That's what I did the first week that I bought my SloRunner. They're always on and I never wonder "Hmm, do I need head lights?".

Boom. That saved me a lot of hours ripping apart the steering wheel and probably a lot of dollars in parts.

 

lol $800 for this.. next owner will love you for the free mod