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Headlight warning sound??

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Hank69, Mar 22, 2023.

  1. Mar 22, 2023 at 12:47 PM
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    Hank69

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    Hey all.
    I'm looking to get the owner's manual for my 02, but until I do of questions keep popping up.
    Is my model supposed to have a dinging sound of some type if I turn the motor off, open the door, but don't turn the headlights off?
    Right now It's not a super big deal.
    I've caught myself leaving them on for a short period here and there.
    Nothing long enough to drain the battery but just wondering if it's something I should look into if it's supposed to be there.
     
  2. Mar 22, 2023 at 5:38 PM
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    Stormrunner23

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    I don't get a warning sound. Then again, mine come on automatically when I shift into gear. The only thing I control with the dial on the side is dash lights and fog lights.
     
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  3. Mar 22, 2023 at 6:16 PM
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    chadskitt

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    My 2001 Limited doesn't make any sound when I turn the key off and leave the headlights on. But the headlights seem to turn off automatically. I also don't get a reminder when I leave the key in the ignition either. I've just chalked it up to "old truck stuff" and have tried to modify my behavior
    accordingly. Along the same lines, I don't get a seatbelt unlatched warning either. May be related, maybe not.
     
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  4. Mar 23, 2023 at 10:27 PM
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    Trekker

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    @chadskitt your truck should have an alarm if you leave the keys in the ignition, I can't see them putting it on my base model yet not a limited.

    If your headlights turn on automatically that's because you have daytime running lights. Earlier 4runners got DRL if they were sold in Canada, later on I believe this was added to all 4runners. On page 59 of the 1998 owners manual it says there will be a warning alarm if you have the ignition in the lock position with the lights on and open the door. Which my 1997 indeed has, it sounds like the seat belt alarm but constant.

    This could be different for later 4runners though.
     
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