Day Running Lights???
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Re: Day Running Lights??? (Electron Eagle)
The easiest way is pull the #2 fuse under the hood. :D :D The only thing you lose is the back-up approch lights when you unlock the car.
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Re: Day Running Lights??? (2K1 Ragtop)
The easiest way is pull the #2 fuse under the hood. :D :D The only thing you lose is the back-up approch lights when you unlock the car.
Cali Luv
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Re: Day Running Lights??? (wallstAL)
THen u lose the turn signals
The easiest way is pull the #2 fuse under the hood. :D :D The only thing you lose is the back-up approch lights when you unlock the car.
What about removing the bulbs!
Cali Luv
What about removing the bulbs!
Cali Luv
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Re: Day Running Lights??? (wallstAL)
I've had mine pulled since I picked her up last November. Only the DRLs' and the back-up lights on approch are effected. The back-up lights still work when you shift into reverse. :cool:
If you pull the fuse, don't you lose the turn signals?
[Modified by 2K1 Ragtop, 11:04 AM 11/11/2001]
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Re: Day Running Lights??? (2K1 Ragtop)
I've left mine working for two reasons:
1. Slight increase in safety, makes me more visible to the minivan mom talking on her cellphone while smoking
2. Makes me more visible to the guys with instant-on radar guns/laser, which can actually be a good thing. I want them to see me from far away and perhaps get impatient enough to try for a reading when I'm still out of range. A good detector (and no front plate) or good eyeballs may give me the chance to slow down. But no guarantees.....
1. Slight increase in safety, makes me more visible to the minivan mom talking on her cellphone while smoking
2. Makes me more visible to the guys with instant-on radar guns/laser, which can actually be a good thing. I want them to see me from far away and perhaps get impatient enough to try for a reading when I'm still out of range. A good detector (and no front plate) or good eyeballs may give me the chance to slow down. But no guarantees.....
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Re: Day Running Lights??? (Electron Eagle)
I've heard of people pulling out a relay, not sure which one, and placing a piece of non-conductive material between a set of its contacts, and putting it back in.
Maybe someone with the details will post on it.
Personally I like 'em. :D :cool:
Later.
Maybe someone with the details will post on it.
Personally I like 'em. :D :cool:
Later.
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Re: Day Running Lights??? (2K1 Ragtop)
I've had mine pulled since I picked her up last November. Only the DRLs' and the back-up lights on approch are effected. The back-up lights still work when you shift into reverse. :cool:
If you pull the fuse, don't you lose the turn signals?-------------NO--------------
[Modified by 2K1 Ragtop, 11:04 AM 11/11/2001]
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Re: Day Running Lights??? (Electron Eagle)
Some say it's a real PITA to replace the bulbs when they burn out...others says it's a piece of cake to replace...which is it???
(if they're on all the time...they will probably not last too long)
(if they're on all the time...they will probably not last too long)
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Re: Day Running Lights??? (Mark S.)
Ok...I went ahead and pulled #2 fuse (labeled "approach") in the manual. Nice to not have those DRLs attracting attention (not to mention no longer having to replace the bulbs more often). As mentioned above, I only lost the backup lights (and DRLs) for the "set" and "approach" modes when locking/unlocking with the FOB at night.
I have heard that pulling the fuse will set a code(s) in the BCM. Does anyone know which codes are actually set? Is this of concern? Will it eventually send a display message to the DIC? Thanks.
[Modified by Mark S., 4:00 PM 11/17/2001]
I have heard that pulling the fuse will set a code(s) in the BCM. Does anyone know which codes are actually set? Is this of concern? Will it eventually send a display message to the DIC? Thanks.
[Modified by Mark S., 4:00 PM 11/17/2001]
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Re: Day Running Lights??? (Mark S.)
I remember someone a while back saying they didn't like them but they got an insurance discount and didn't want to get in trouble for it. Well, I have an easy solution for your problem. 1) Take out the #2 fuse 2) Hook it up to a battery that is strong enough to blow it 3) put the #2 fuse back in 4) if you ever get any questions from your insurance company just say "how was I supposed to know I can't see them when I'm in my car" :D :yesnod:
Jerry
Jerry