Accelerator cutting out when headlights turn on

Accelerator cutting out when headlights turn on

Postby Beneit01 on Tue, 10 Nov 2020 8:47 +0000

Hey all when i turn my headlights on or the auto headlights turn on, my accelerator cuts out briefly even on cruise control this happens, doesn't happen when the car is stationary and revving up only when driving making it hard to try diagnose. Kinda lost on where to start to find the issue any help would be great
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Re: Accelerator cutting out when headlights turn on

Postby hiluxxury on Wed, 11 Nov 2020 5:27 +0000

This thread provides instruction on how to install an auto off headlight kit, it might give you an idea as to which fuses and relays might be giving you problems: viewtopic.php?t=12737

The wiring diagram (google) and do some testing with a multimeter might help as well.
I might be wrong.

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Re: Accelerator cutting out when headlights turn on

Postby Rob_Wood on Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:16 +0000

Beneit01 wrote:Hey all when i turn my headlights on or the auto headlights turn on, my accelerator cuts out briefly even on cruise control this happens, doesn't happen when the car is stationary and revving up only when driving making it hard to try diagnose. Kinda lost on where to start to find the issue any help would be great


Sounds like an I/O conflict. It'll be difficult to diagnose yourself, especially if you're not technically inclined. It might be one of those times you have to bight the bullet and go to Toyota for repairs.
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Re: Accelerator cutting out when headlights turn on

Postby Gravy72 on Thu, 12 Nov 2020 5:08 +0000

I would be looking for a poor earth connection. The current being consumed by the head lights is probably creating a voltage drop which will compromise other circuitry ability to ground effectively.

Also confirm your alternator is maintaining its charging output when head lights are on.
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Re: Accelerator cutting out when headlights turn on

Postby Beneit01 on Sat, 14 Nov 2020 3:38 +0000

cheers guys got it all sorted turned out to be shorting out on the taillight globe
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