Glad to help, that's why I made this thread I did test the auto wipers and they work flawlessly, as well as the auto headlamp control.
EDIT: COMPLETELY finished with the install The auto headlamp switch took a couple of minutes to wire to my auto headlamp controls and install in the steering column. Now my install looks and operates completely like it would if Toyota offered it! I tested the RainTracker auto wipers last night in the rain, they work perfectly. It's really neat to have them adjust speed automatically when passing a truck, or if the rain is blowing around. The auto lights are a little too sensitive for my taste (they turn on sometimes if I am driving away from the sun). I highly recommend this system!
Also see the linked write up! Thought it could be a good contribution to the forum. I don't have a write-up for the HID retro yet just because I didn't get enough pictures. A friend of mine might get me to do his headlights along with some people on this forum. I will do a write-up then.
Rain/Light Sensor
Last edited by dibble9012; 11-28-2008 at 11:34 AM.
Actually I finished it not too long ago. It's not the optitron gauges (although they were nice, I just couldn't get the whole system to work correctly.) I used the stock gauge face, sanded the green film off, and to fix the brightness issue of the Km/h I taped a piece of white paper to the back of the gauge face, worked perfectly. I will buy a face from black cat custom though when it is available. If I were to buy a new Tundra, it would definitely be a Limited Crewmax with the nice gauges, but I plan on keeping this truck a long time, almost paid off
All the interior dash illumination bulbs are now LED's. White for the cluster and climate controls, forest green for the window, steering, radio surround, overhead console, and heated seat switches. I'm really happy how it turned out. I have a friend that put just the replacement LED bulbs in the center console and it didn't turn out as nice as mine. I put individual LED's in each button so everything is bright and evenly lit.
The write up link should work, it's a 27mb file though. What happens when you click on it?
Last edited by dibble9012; 11-28-2008 at 11:19 AM.
i noticed that the blue cut-offs from each projector were not aimed at the same spot (i.e. not merging into one), they are supposed to be aimed at the same spot correct?
now how did you correct that? did u re-drill the holes in the reflector and remount them or did you use the adjusting screws on the headlight to move the cutoffs horizontally? i think that the adjustment screws can correct for horizontal and vertical misalignment.
on the other hand, did you experience any "rotational" problem with the beam. i.e. the cutoff is not parallel (180 degrees) to the ground? i'm afraid that if i don't get the projector mounted properly, then i will have this problem and i don't want to constantly have to reposition the projector trying to get a horizontal cutoff. if you did experience this, pls tell me how to solve the problem. thanks man.
Take a look at the aiming diagram below. The _/---- cutoffs are the equivalent of the "hot spots" on a halogen setup. I did not have any rotational problems with mounting the projector. The top lip/mount of the projector fits right below one of the "steps" on the halogen reflector. Following that step makes the beam parallel to the ground.
Take a look at the aiming diagram below. The _/---- cutoffs are the equivalent of the "hot spots" on a halogen setup. I did not have any rotational problems with mounting the projector. The top lip/mount of the projector fits right below one of the "steps" on the halogen reflector. Following that step makes the beam parallel to the ground.
so you mean that i'm supposed to see 2 distinct step cutoffs when i shine against a wall?
in post 56 i think 3rd pic, i see only one and i know that both headlights are on b/c i can see them in the buildings window.
in post 47 however, there are 2 distinct cutoffs visible on the wall...and there is a comment to lower the pass side (thus "blending" the step cutoff to only have one visible?)
i'm just confused......sorry man, my fault...so to confirm, it should be 1 distinct step cutoff visible when shining against a wall?
lastly, i did not follow this comment of yours: "The top lip/mount of the projector fits right below one of the "steps" on the halogen reflector"
by steps on the halogen reflector you mean the horizontal and vertical lines in the chrome of the reflector?
so I just make sure that the projector is parallel to the horizontal lines in the chrome and that will give me a horizontal cutoff at 180 degrees?
Last edited by boredstudent3; 12-04-2008 at 02:03 AM.
You will see two step cutoffs, but as the diagram shows, they will overlap (so the passenger side is less noticeable than the drivers side.). The two cutoffs blend together. The post with the comment to lower the pass side is correct, I have since readjusted. I'll take another picture with them both adjusted correctly over the weekend.
Yes, you'll see once you have your lights open and see how the projectors are.
See the top rectangular part on top of the projector?
That piece lines up with the first horizontal line from the top of this picture. Since these were going in a higher vehicle, I spaced (using nylock nuts) the rectangular piece of the projector approx 1/8 inch from the reflector so the projectors were pointed down in the housing.
Last edited by dibble9012; 12-04-2008 at 02:39 PM.
Re: 2005 Tundra DC HID Retrofit Progress
I did test the auto wipers and they work flawlessly, as well as the auto headlamp control.
...sorry man, my fault...so to confirm, it should be 1 distinct step cutoff visible when shining against a wall?
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