2006 sienna remote start dei headlights

Hello,

Just finished a DEI 950 in a Toyota Sienna 2006. Everything is working as planned. However, it is an XLE and it has automatic headlights. When the headlight swtich is in the AUTOMATIC setting and at night, when you lock the doors or when the remote start times out, it will NOT turn off the headlights.  The headlights remain on in the auto position after the remote start times out (at night) or when the doors are locked.

The info I have is that the lock is also the arming signal to the car which is how I have it hooked up.

However, pressing the FACTORY keyless entry transmitter LOCK button twice DOES shut off the headlights.

Has anyone run across this problem and any fix? It really sucks to HAVE TO MANUALLY turn off the automatic headlights just because of the remote start.

That is kinda strange since the vehicle itself should not even know a remote start unit is operating it. It should be doing the functions that the key would in normal use.

There is no notes I could find regarding this problem you are having. All I can suggest is to make sure the remote start wires are doing the same thing that the key does. If the problem does not happen when using the key it shouldn't with the RS. Perhaps it is something to do with 2nd ignition or keysense wire..did you check those possiblities?

Keep us posted, thanks

My theory is that the factory automatic headlights does not shut off until you arm from the factory transmitter (I am going to test this tomorrow and post back with results)

You need to "break" the auto light wire with a relay, so they do not come on during remote start. When I get home from work I will look it up and put up another post. Your relay will be triggered with a ground while running.

The lights should also "time out" and shut off......

Thank you for the info,

What tech program are you pulling from? Neither my DirectWire or my WIreMagic Installogy has this info.