sum1
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Sometimes the DRL fuse blows and they don't work anymore. 
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kaydeejay
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bigrig1944 wrote:Thanks for all the input. I like the idea of running my headlights in the daytime but I want control over them. If I pull into a rest area or RV park and want to run my engine I don't want the lights on and bother anyone. I understand its a safety feature but I drove a truck for 40 yrs. and I had no probably running the lights in the daytime for safety. Thanks again for all the advice and info. You might want to see if they stay on when you apply the emergency/park brake. That or stop the engine, apply the e-brake and restart the engine.
MOST vehicles disengage the DRLs with the e-brake one way or another. But just putting the trans in park won't do it.
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bigrig1944
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Kaydeejay, thanks for the input, I tried everything you mentioned and they stay on, guess I'll contact Ford, see what they say or try to find the fuse like someone mentioned. Thanks again.
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fueling around
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Will the DRL function shut off if you use the running light function?
I like the term "running lights" because I use them when running my truck.
bigrig1944 wrote:...
If I pull into a rest area or RV park and want to run my engine I don't want the lights on and bother anyone.
... Amazing the obstacles to be considerate?
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Deen
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wa8yxm wrote:Several studies have been done which prove, beyond a doubt that running with lights on is way safer than without. So My advice is to leave excellent alone and don't turn them off.
If they're so safe why was I run completely off the road by OTR truckers on I-5 twice when they were on and not once since I disconnected them over 5 years ago?
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wa8yxm wrote:Well. the reason the headlights come on (often at reduced power) when the ignition is on is called Daytime Running Lights.
Several studies have been done which prove, beyond a doubt that running with lights on is way safer than without. So My advice is to leave excellent alone and don't turn them off.
I have read all the arguments against DRL's and so have the enginneers at GM
I (and they) remain convinced that is is way safer to run lights ON for safety!
I also think DRL's are a good safety feature--but I also think that after working for Chevrolet for alot of years--that the engineers need to get out in the real world sometimes. Case in point--just changed the heater core on BIL truck (99Chevy) you have to remove the WHOLE dash to replace it, that means everything, GM actually pays there techs warranty time of 10 hours. They know the heater core will fail at some point, why not make provisions to remove it, would be pretty simple to put an access in the housing.
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22%Over
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My DRL's go off when parking brake is applied. Is your parking brake light work on the dash when applied? If not, maybe the switch is bad or out of adjustment.
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robatthelake
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kaydeejay wrote:robatthelake wrote:Not sure it is legal to disconnect Day Time Running Lights! They are controlled by a small Relay usually located under the Hood or Dash. Can you quote the statute to support that?
I recall, when GM made them standard in the mid 90s the dealers were authorized to disconnect them if customers complained.
Not sure if that's true anymore.
Also to legality, they fall into a strange category. They are not required by law (in the US) but if the vehicle IS so equipped, then there are standards they are required to meet!
(Which, to keep life simple as always, are DIFFERENT from the Canadian requirements!)
But I strongly doubt anyone is going to get a ticket for diconnecting them!
I Believe that the First Statement is : NOT SURE IT IS LEGAL TO DISCONNECT D T R L !
Who mentioned a Statute ??
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bigrig1944
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Thanks for the input 22%over,I've tried different ways and they stay on until I turn the switch off. Think I'll try to find the fuse. Thanks
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