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Alpharexx Luxx issues

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by newtotoyota, Dec 13, 2020.

  1. Dec 13, 2020 at 12:56 PM
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    Just finished installing the LUXX and have some issues that I'm not sure what the cause is. The major issue is that the drivers side high beam isn't working at all. I tested all lights EXCEPT for the high beams before buttoning everything back up. The other issue is my fog lights don't always turn on. They worked when I tested them before buttoning up. However, they shut off a few minutes after finishing up. Turned them off, went for a drive and when I got back home, I tried the fogs again and they worked. I recorded a video and the fogs turned off a few seconds into the video.

    Edit: In the pic you can see the high beam on drivers side is not working. The fog lights are also not working, even when in the On position
    Edit 2: I begin my trip cross country in 8 days. I have time Tues I can strip it all down and check connections. I'd rather not drive that far without using fogs or high beams.
    Any suggestions on what could be causing the issues?

    Thanks in advance for the help!

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  2. Dec 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM
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    Oh snap! Running out to check mine!
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2020 at 1:22 PM
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    I do have one issue...but it's really a non issue
    My drl's come one when I trun my truck on not with the switch. Aside from that everything seems to work ok.

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    Good looking rig.

    I can't think of a reason both fogs turn off and on I'm unison simultaneously. Those have nothing to do with the Alpharex wiring. Right?
     
  6. Dec 13, 2020 at 2:07 PM
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    Thanks you i call it Frank the Prius (check out my album, you'll see what i mean) a.k.a. Fank The Tank he's a pig (drinks gas like a sieve)
    And maybe... I'm sure the wiring on the alpharex light has something to do with it. The way the fogs work is: when the hi's are on they turn off.
    If you have one headlight out....oh oh oh...I just remembered when I got mine in I opened them up and found one of the connections loose!
     
  7. Dec 13, 2020 at 2:11 PM
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    I'm such a bonehead for the comment about fogs not on with high beams. I know better. That said, the fogs weren't working all the time before I noticed the high beam issue
     
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    Oh man! Sorry homie must be a bad batch
     
  9. Dec 13, 2020 at 2:16 PM
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    Thanks. I'll figure it out and handle it one way or another
     
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    Hope so man. Quick fix: don't drive at night, lol
    Seriously tho aside from checking each connection i would know what the issue would be besides a bad batch...I did hear trdJon say something about some of them having issues
     
  11. Dec 13, 2020 at 3:32 PM
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    Did you try flipping the high beam connector for polarity?
     
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    I have not. When I take it apart on Tuesday, I'll give that a try
     
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    I 99.99% guarantee that'll fix it :hattip:
     
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    Thats ballsy 99.99%..."so you're saying there's chance?"
    Anyone anyone movie anyone?
    I hope so tho cause them some nice headlight you got there
     
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    Nice hooters
     
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    Well, I hope you're right!
     
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    Send a text to alpharex contact and they will respond. I had an issue late at night during my install and tech support called me back within an hour.
    Can't say I like the headlights they make but support service is outstanding
     
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    Oh, that's good to know! I'll reach out to them now and see what kind of response I get.
     
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    I’d like to know what the verdict is. I was thinking of getting these and ditching the led I have now.
     
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    Overall, I'm pleased with the lighting upgrade from the factory halogen. I'll have time tomorrow to take the bumper off and troubleshoot the high beam.
    The fog lights seem to be fully functional again. That said, I'll check the connection tomorrow while I'm there.
     
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    Folks, sometimes I can overthink things. This situation was definitely one of those times. All of the suggestions here were very good and made sense. In my mind, when it was suggested to reverse the polarity, I was going to have to take off the bumper and remove the headlight assembly. So I called the Alpharex CS and the guy suggested reversing the polarity. He also mentioned it could have been a blown fuse, or maybe the male prongs weren't far enough apart and needed to be separated a little more. He reminded me that I don't need to take the bumper off. The cables are accessible under the hood. Score! When I disconnected I noticed the plug can't be plugged on any other way. So, I plugged it in and tested the high beam. The light flickered, then turned off. Hmm.. disconnected again and look at the male end. Sure enough, one of them was off alignment. Straighten it, reconnect.. SUCCESS! The high beam works!
     
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    I was curious too. Most people said they liked them, but some say the light doesnt spread out wide enough like the OEM projectors do. Are you 100% satisfied with the purchase or you feel like they could be a tad better?
     
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    I do feel they could be a tad better. For me, the brightness is great and the spread is really good but I feel like they should project further. To me, they are a much better option than OEM. I do wonder if the NOVA are worth the added cost.
     
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    Adding some lasfit 7443 amber/white will help a little bit been running them for a little over a month no issues and looks great too
     
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    As a DRL, they help enough to add overall throw of the light?
     
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    For front turn signal...I mean...a little bit. Not gonna throw a hug pattern but enough to add some visibility
     
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    Check out Unique Style Racing for blacked out tails lights. They also have a tail to turn kit for much less than dynamics kit
     

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