2020 Raptor Light Issues

So, I installed a TRD Pro Grille and Raptor lights aftermarket. Did it myself and it was fairly easy. When plugging them into the fuse box I used the IGN 2 10 amp fuse to plug them in. Everything was working great for about a month. Last night I had a few lights come on the dash, SRS Airbag malfunction, Brake Override Malfunction and Brake Power Low. The brake power low would go away when I parked and restarted but would come back a few minutes later and I believe I could notice a difference in breaking power. The other two lights recommended taking it into the service department at my dealership.

Fast forward to this morning, the service department tells me as soon as they unplugged the lights and reset the computer the lights went away and everything was running smoothly. After checking the website where I bought the lights I noticed some fine print that specified using the TAIL 10 amp fuse to plug the lights in. Hesitantly, I tried this, however the raptor light AND the tail lights did not turn on with any of the light settings. Starting to wonder if the lights are faulty or if I'm doing something incorrectly.

Has anyone run into a similar issue? Would appreciate any feedback!

Thank you!

 

Where did you purchase the lights from?

 

4Runner Lifestyle

 

I purchased the same product from them as well. Should be arriving tomorrow. Did you check out their installation video on their website?

https://www.4runnerlifestyle.com/products/4runner-raptor-lights

 

Yes I did. I followed the instructions in the video. At first I missed the disclaimer about 2020 and 2021 models needing to use the TAIL specified 10 amp fuse. But I tried it.. and no dice. Two of the lights also seems to have some condensation on the inside, so I'm wondering if water somehow got inside and shorted the circuit causing the initial warnings.

 

You mention in your first post you used the IGN 2 10 amp fuse? On their website it states to use the 10 INJ fuse in the engine bay. Did you try that yet?

 

I tried that as well. Now my left headlight is out. I believe the lights have moisture in them and have shorted out my left headlight. The right one is working fine. I swapped them out and it still won't turn on. Would you recommend disconnecting the battery to reset the ECU in this case? I have a feeling thats what the dealership will do and it will cost me a lot more money then it should

 

Oh dang, I’m sorry to hear that. I actually just installed my raptor lights and connected the fuse tap to the inside cabin fuse box. I tapped the ACC spot and they work perfectly. Shoot I want to tell you yes to disconnect the battery to reset the ECU, but I’m not to sure where the exact problem could be. I believe you could be right that moisture got into one of lights which shorted your headlight. Try your solution and if it doesn’t work, just take it to the dealership. Better safe than sorry. Sucks that those raptor lights are giving you trouble. Definitely email or call the customer Service department of the company you bought the lights from. Explain your situation and hopefully they will send you a new pair of lights. If so, this time try connecting to the ACC fuse. Let me know the outcome!

 

Sorry to jump in on this older thread. I just installed Yota LED Raptors and can only get them to work with DRL, not when entire vehicle is on which I assume is the preferred way of all. Does anyone know which inside hood fuse I should be using? I have contacted the maker of the raptor lights and while they have been responsive, there seems to be many different fuse boxes on 4Runners. I have a 2021 TRD OFRP. They look cool, just was hoping for them to be on all the time, or at minimum with the headlights on. Thanks in advance!

 

Run the fuse to the inside cabin fuse box for your Raptor lights. Use the ACC fuse space. I ran into the same issue. I have the AlphaRex Nova Headlights and in order to have the DRLs on, I have to put the fuse tap in the 10inj fuse space under the hood. Many of the Raptor lights instructions say to put their fuse tap in the same 10inj fuse space. I read different forums and others stated to use the ACC fuse space in the cabin. I did this and now my Raptor lights and DRLs are on at the same time. Haven’t had any issues. Hope this helps and works for you!

 

Really appreciate your quick response Stunner! This is going to be a super elementary question......(laugh at me now).....to access that inside cabin fuse, I’d need to drill though the under carriage? Now, I’m in the hood box direct. Just trying to understand the level of job this is for me!

 

No worries, always here to help. Here is a YouTube video by 4Runner Lifestyle installing Raptor lights. No drilling. There is a hole blocked with a small rubber insert under your hood located behind the main fuse box. It shows in the video where to locate it and how to push the wires through the hole, which will come out next to your emergency brake and brake pedal. Your cabin fuse box is located near your emergency brake. Video will show you what fuse space to use as well.

https://youtu.be/psFKVid15Eg

 

Thank you SO much!!! I’ll check it out now!

 

Of course! Lemme know if that works for you!

 

I’m going to try this today, assume I can keep the grounded under the hood and just use the new fuse area inside? My Yota LEDs came pre connected so I just gave a fuse connection that I will move if so. Can’t thank you enough for your advise!

 

Sorry to bother you. Just use ACC slot? The one in video is different than mine.

 

Correct!! Mine is in the ACC slot and works perfectly!

 

OK great!! I was a tad confused this afternoon as I was looking to see the exact same as video. My fuse box is totally different compared to the 2020 video. I’ll try ACC tomorrow. Thanks again! I owe you big time

 

No worries!!! Hopefully that works for you. Yea, I read on one of the forums that some run their Raptor lights to the ACC fuse tap inside the cabin, so I decided to give it a go and it worked.

 

Definitely a great call! I think having them on with full power makes most sense vs just the DRL. Next project will be trying to reposition my LED headlights as I seem to be blinding people as I recently raised my front 1.75 inches

 

Haha, I had to reposition mine as well. Did you just replace the bulbs or did you get other headlights? Nice, what type of lift did you get?

 

Actually the 2021 came with LED headlights. I went with Billstein 5100 front struts at 1.75 and I’m waiting on back ones which I’ll use a 1 inch corn fed spacer on. Everything is crazy back ordered!

 

Oh awesome . Nice addition to the 2021s. Bought my 2020 from the dealer with the Bilstein 5100s on the front and rear. Since then I have upgraded the suspension though. You will enjoy the stance of your Runner with your new suspension. Yea, everything is back ordered right now. Thought about going with Kings, but decided to go with Radflo coilovers for my Runner, due to Kings were so back ordered.

 

Good Morning, by any chance did you need an inside cabin fuse box cover extender? I am 99% sure after I use the ACC spot, my original inside cover won’t fit. Not sure I even need it inside? I understand the need for under the hood with rain/elements. Thanks in advance!

 

You’re correct, I was unable to put the lid cover back on. I actually just left it off and it sits in my glove compartment.

 

No issues using a 10amp add a fuse in the acc slot that says 7.5amp?

 

No problems at all!!

 

Nice! Gonna install a pro grille, raptor lights, and alpharex Luxx series headlights this weekend. Appreciate your feedback

 

Oh heck yea, your Runner will be looking great. I have the AlphaRex Nova Alpha Black Headlights and love them! You will love the Luxx for sure!

 

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Do your raptor lights connect to the cabin fuse box with a splitter that holds a 10 and 15 amp fuse? Having issues with the wife’s raptor lights. Was going to use the ACC spot as I read a above. Wondering if this 10/15 amp combo will cause other issues if used in the ACC space.