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New member, Benton,AR why did my DAC light start flashing? How to turn it off

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Bob4x4320000miles, Jul 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM.

  1. Jul 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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    Bob4x4320000miles

    Bob4x4320000miles [OP] New Member

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    Why did my DAC light start flashing and how turn it off. What’s the most economical way to increase hp on my 2011 4Runner?
     
  2. Jul 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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    whippersnapper02

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    Is the button pressed?

    Dream or a $7K supercharger.
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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    Bob4x4320000miles

    Bob4x4320000miles [OP] New Member

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    Mine doesn’t have a button. That would have been way too easy.
     
  4. Jul 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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    I'm looking at the manual for a 2011 and it shows a separate button for it like my 2010 Tacoma had. It's not overhead?

    DAC.jpg
     
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    Probably bumped the button.

    Software tune and 91 octane will net you ~10 hp. Smaller tires or re-gearing will improve acceleration but don't increase numerical horsepower on a dyno.
     
  8. Jul 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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    Mine doesn’t have a button. Took it to a mechanic today and he scanned it. No help.
     
  9. Jul 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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    Bob4x4320000miles

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    Thanks Whippersnapper02, for the diagram. I do have a button.
     
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    Gald you found it. Was it accidentally pushed?
     
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