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2012 corolla le - daytime running lights

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#7 of 19 Re: 2012 corolla le - daytime running lights [terceltom] by jlsexton

Aug 01, 2012 (6:29 pm)

Replying to: terceltom (Jul 22, 2012 3:01 am)
Since you seem to be familiar with the 2012 Corolla, my wife purchased a 2012 S model. I would like to add Mud Guards, Toyota provides NO instructions with their add-ons. The parts department sent me the instructions for the door edge guards at 8 pages long, when all I wanted to know was the correct height since they are NOT full door length.
 
My question to you & all, do I have to remove the plastic fascia on the rocker panels to add the Mud Guards, I'd like to know BEFORE I start.

#8 of 19 Re: 2012 corolla le - daytime running lights [jlsexton] by mcdawgg

Aug 01, 2012 (6:56 pm)

Replying to: jlsexton (Aug 01, 2012 6:29 pm)
Nope, I did not remove anything except a few of the push-in fasteners that the instructions tell you to remove. The instructions are included with the mudguards I bought. They are Toyota OEM parts. You can find the instructions on the net if you want. I am not sure why you did not recieve instructions. ALL the Toyota parts, including 3 sets of mud flaps for 3 different Toyotas, have come with instructions, so it is not Toyota, it is your dealer or whoever sold them to you.
 
I will say you must remove the rear tires, unless you use a right-angle screw driver and drill.

#9 of 19 Dashboard lights not automatically on by jessican

Aug 10, 2012 (8:25 am)

I'm also experiencing the same problem with the dashboard lights. I used to own a 2009 LE Corolla where the dashboard and the headlights would automatically turn on or off with the outside light intensity.
 
I now have the 2012 LE. I noticed the daytime running headlights would be on but the dash lights are not coming on automatically. If I want them on, I'm forced to manually turn the lights on.
 
Anyone know if this is a factory set default now or is mine also screwed up?

#10 of 19 Update on auto dashboard lights by jessican

Aug 10, 2012 (9:06 am)

Just called Toyota. For FYI, I was told that it's a feature that's available for the LE model WITH the upgrade package which I have. Apparently, it's not available for every model/package
 
Going to go into the dealership to see why that wasn't set automatically when I got the vehicle.

#11 of 19 Re: 2012 corolla le - daytime running lights [mcdawgg] by jlsexton

Aug 10, 2012 (8:56 am)

Replying to: mcdawgg (Aug 01, 2012 6:56 pm)

#12 of 19 Re: 2012 corolla le - daytime running lights [jlsexton] by jamaicandaisy

Aug 12, 2012 (9:55 am)

Replying to: jlsexton (Aug 10, 2012 8:56 am)
This seems so odd.. We are on our third Corolla, always have had daytime running lights. We bought a 2012 S model and no daytime running lights. There is no "sensor" on dash .. Went to dealership and he seemed surprised but said that I guess they dont have them any longer. I cannot believe a safety feature like that would be removed from a new vehicle. When we turn on the car, no lights at all. We are in Canada if it makes a difference..

#13 of 19 Re: 2012 corolla le - daytime running lights [jamaicandaisy] by jlsexton

Aug 12, 2012 (10:21 am)

Replying to: jamaicandaisy (Aug 12, 2012 9:55 am)
DRL's are standard on all 2012 Corolla models according to Toyota's brocure, listed under safety & convenience. They come on when one starts the car, if yours do not, you have a problem & a complaint to Toyota. I am amazed how ignorant these dealerships are. I wanted to order a Corolla with all the accessories BUT was told I had to purchase or the 0% financing would be over, either a lie to move their inbound vehicle or total ignorance....either way they tick me off. In the end Toyota lost money BUT the dealership sold their inbound car.

#14 of 19 Re: 2012 corolla le - daytime running lights [jlsexton] by jamaicandaisy

Aug 12, 2012 (10:30 am)

Replying to: jlsexton (Aug 12, 2012 10:21 am)
I totally agree about the dealer comment! It is on the American Toyota site but I dont see it on the Canadian site..

#15 of 19 Re: 2012 corolla le - daytime running lights [jlsexton] by econfused

Aug 12, 2012 (6:25 pm)

Replying to: jlsexton (Aug 12, 2012 10:21 am)
I called Toyota also and went to my dealership. By the way, my dealership(expressway toyota) is very rude. They said only the daytime runnings will be on. Dashboard lights won't be on. My 2009 corolla has both on automatically. Toyota said dashboard lights and daytime running lights should come on at night automatically. Toyota and the dealership are saying different things. My 2012 corolla has only the daytime running lights automatically on.

#16 of 19 No automatic dash lighting by jessican

Aug 13, 2012 (8:49 am)

Yes, I'm also on my 3rd corolla and did have this feature available on the previous two models (2005/2009). I'm annoyed both at this change and at the attitude of the dealership. When I got the car in, the agent explained that the sensor was working properly and the dashlights would only come on when it's night outside.
 
It appears that a lower intensity daytime running light comes on automatically. But if you want a brighter one AND the dash lights on, you either have to turn it on manually OR it has to be street lamps on/pitch dark outside. This is backwards. Instead of having auto dash lights during the day, it's now manual. See the wiki entry for daytime running lights in Canada for some interesting info related to increased warranty costs on bulbs.
 
Wiki entry
 
When I said it was a safety feature and asked if I can enter in a suggestion/complaint, I was dismissed and the rep claimed he had no avenue to lodge that information in their department.
 
I ended up calling Toyota Canada to lodge my suggestion/complaint. The rep there did appear to take my issue seriously and apologized for the dealership's behaviour. I'm not 100% certain if that went anywhere tho.
 
I'm basically done with this issue. There's nothing further I can do about it. Guess I'll blame my poor eyesight and lift my lazy hand to turn the darn lights on manually. At least the vehicle has a warning beep when I forget to turn them off before I leave.

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