How to disable Daytime Running Lights?
#47
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I disconnected the wire on the passenger side of the engine compartment near the alarm horn/ diagnostics port to disable the DRL's on my Solara. (Skip to 4:55 in this video):
Since I modded the fogs to run independently, I use those as my DRL's (for both safety and because its required here in Canada). I have an HID kit in my headlights so I don't want those to be running all the time.
Since I have H4 bulbs with both high and low beams I can't unplug one high-beam. I don't recommend going about this way, I'm pretty sure there are easier ways to disable the daytime running lights such as pulling a fuse or relay if you delve into the wiring diagrams.
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Isn't that a Honda thing?
I disconnected the wire on the passenger side of the engine compartment near the alarm horn/ diagnostics port to disable the DRL's on my Solara. (Skip to 4:55 in this video):
Since I modded the fogs to run independently, I use those as my DRL's (for both safety and because its required here in Canada). I have an HID kit in my headlights so I don't want those to be running all the time.
Since I have H4 bulbs with both high and low beams I can't unplug one high-beam. I don't recommend going about this way, I'm pretty sure there are easier ways to disable the daytime running lights such as pulling a fuse or relay if you delve into the wiring diagrams.
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Isn't that a Honda thing?
Last edited by speedkar9; 10-18-14 at 08:17 PM.
#48
Is anyone familiar that the Parking brake is tied in somehow to the DRL's... For example before you turn on the ignition hit the parking brake one click or two then start the car.. viola no DRL's will be illuminated and the high beams still work.. somehow the switch for the parking brake has to be jumped somehow and the bulb be removed from the IC (instrument cluster) otherwise you will be seeing the illumination of the parking brake at all times.
#51
Basically its run in a 12V series, 6V for each high beam which means they run at half power for the DRLs, yes otherwise they would just blind everyone.
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The Android app Carista allows you to turn off your daytime running lights. You need one of those ELM dongles to plug into your ODB2 port ($5 on ebay) then the app for $20. Lots of things you can change settings for.
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From this forum... depends on the make/model.
Doors / Windows / Remote:
Blink turn signals when locking/unlocking with remote
YES / NO
Beep when locking/unlocking with remote
YES / NO
Volume of beep when locking/unocking with remote
OFF / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / MAX
Beep when opening/closing windows with remote
YES / NO
Warn when door can't be locked with remote because it's open
YES / NO
Panic function on remote
ENABLED / DISABLED
Open glass hatch via remote
SINGLE CLICK / DOUBLE CLICK / LONG PRESS / VERY LONG PRESS / DISABLED
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door
YES / NO
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door within…
30 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS / 120 SECONDS
Unlock doors via remote
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via physical key
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via smart key (door handle button)
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Auto-lock doors when moving
ON / OFF
Lock doors when shifting into gear
ON / OFF
Unlock doors when shifting into park (P)
ON / OFF
Unlock all doors when driver's door is opened
ON / OFF
After locking with smart key, allow re-opening within…
0.5 SECONDS / 1.5 SECONDS / 2.5 SECONDS / 5 SECONDS
Smart key location to start car
FRONT SEATS / ANYWHERE IN VEHICLE
Open glass hatch via smart key
YES / NO
Open windows/sunroof by holding key in door lock
ON / OFF
Close windows/sunroof by holding key in door lock
ON / OFF
Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote
ON / OFF
Instruments / Display / Dings:
Remote low battery warning
ON / OFF
Front parking sensor range
NARROW / WIDE
Rear parking sensor range
NARROW / WIDE
Mute parking sensor when stationary for more than 3 sec.
YES / NO
Parking sensor beep volume
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / MAX
Activate parking sensors in neutral (N)
YES / NO
Enable front parking sensors when in reverse (R)
FRONT / FRONT CORNER / OFF
Enable rear parking sensors when in neutral or forward gear
REAR / REAR CORNER / OFF
Dash display mode
ALL / UNDISP
ECO Drive indicator zone
ON / OFF
Lights:
Daytime running lights
ON / OFF
Coming-home lights duration
OFF / 30 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS / 90 SECONDS
Auto headlights activation threshold
DARKEST / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Instrument lights dimming sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Instrument lights restoring sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Dim interior lights after…
7 SECONDS / 15 SECONDS / 30 SECONDS
Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine
YES / NO
Turn on interior lights when you unlock doors
YES / NO
Turn on interior lights when smart key in range
YES / NO
Interior footlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
YES / NO
Center console spotlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
YES / NO
Turn on interior door-handle & center console lights dimly (flood lights) when ignition is on and shifter is not in park (P)
YES / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) for…
OFF / 7 SECONDS / 15 SECONDS / 30 SECONDS
Turn on scuff plate light when smart key in range
YES / NO
Turn on scuff plate light when doors unlocked via remote
YES / NO
Turn on scuff plate light when driver's door is opened
YES / NO
Interior light control
ENABLED / DISABLED
Exterior light control
ENABLED / DISABLED
Heater & A/C:
Temperature dial calibration
-2°C / -1°C / NORMAL / +1°C / +2°C
Auto-increase blower speed when front defroster is on
YES / NO
Auto-turn on A/C when AUTO button pressed (if needed)
YES / NO
Deactivate front defroster when AUTO button pressed
YES / NO
Also blow to feet in face mode
YES / NO
Other:
Slide driver's seat back for easy exit
OFF / SHORT / STANDARD
Doors / Windows / Remote:
Blink turn signals when locking/unlocking with remote
YES / NO
Beep when locking/unlocking with remote
YES / NO
Volume of beep when locking/unocking with remote
OFF / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / MAX
Beep when opening/closing windows with remote
YES / NO
Warn when door can't be locked with remote because it's open
YES / NO
Panic function on remote
ENABLED / DISABLED
Open glass hatch via remote
SINGLE CLICK / DOUBLE CLICK / LONG PRESS / VERY LONG PRESS / DISABLED
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door
YES / NO
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door within…
30 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS / 120 SECONDS
Unlock doors via remote
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via physical key
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via smart key (door handle button)
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Auto-lock doors when moving
ON / OFF
Lock doors when shifting into gear
ON / OFF
Unlock doors when shifting into park (P)
ON / OFF
Unlock all doors when driver's door is opened
ON / OFF
After locking with smart key, allow re-opening within…
0.5 SECONDS / 1.5 SECONDS / 2.5 SECONDS / 5 SECONDS
Smart key location to start car
FRONT SEATS / ANYWHERE IN VEHICLE
Open glass hatch via smart key
YES / NO
Open windows/sunroof by holding key in door lock
ON / OFF
Close windows/sunroof by holding key in door lock
ON / OFF
Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote
ON / OFF
Instruments / Display / Dings:
Remote low battery warning
ON / OFF
Front parking sensor range
NARROW / WIDE
Rear parking sensor range
NARROW / WIDE
Mute parking sensor when stationary for more than 3 sec.
YES / NO
Parking sensor beep volume
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / MAX
Activate parking sensors in neutral (N)
YES / NO
Enable front parking sensors when in reverse (R)
FRONT / FRONT CORNER / OFF
Enable rear parking sensors when in neutral or forward gear
REAR / REAR CORNER / OFF
Dash display mode
ALL / UNDISP
ECO Drive indicator zone
ON / OFF
Lights:
Daytime running lights
ON / OFF
Coming-home lights duration
OFF / 30 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS / 90 SECONDS
Auto headlights activation threshold
DARKEST / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Instrument lights dimming sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Instrument lights restoring sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Dim interior lights after…
7 SECONDS / 15 SECONDS / 30 SECONDS
Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine
YES / NO
Turn on interior lights when you unlock doors
YES / NO
Turn on interior lights when smart key in range
YES / NO
Interior footlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
YES / NO
Center console spotlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
YES / NO
Turn on interior door-handle & center console lights dimly (flood lights) when ignition is on and shifter is not in park (P)
YES / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) for…
OFF / 7 SECONDS / 15 SECONDS / 30 SECONDS
Turn on scuff plate light when smart key in range
YES / NO
Turn on scuff plate light when doors unlocked via remote
YES / NO
Turn on scuff plate light when driver's door is opened
YES / NO
Interior light control
ENABLED / DISABLED
Exterior light control
ENABLED / DISABLED
Heater & A/C:
Temperature dial calibration
-2°C / -1°C / NORMAL / +1°C / +2°C
Auto-increase blower speed when front defroster is on
YES / NO
Auto-turn on A/C when AUTO button pressed (if needed)
YES / NO
Deactivate front defroster when AUTO button pressed
YES / NO
Also blow to feet in face mode
YES / NO
Other:
Slide driver's seat back for easy exit
OFF / SHORT / STANDARD
#55
Yeah to disable the DRLs you have to unplug one high beam (i suggest the passenger one) and since they are run in series, they will not light up. Then you will only have your driver high beam work but I never use mine and I absolutely hate DRLs. As for the fog lights, you can still use your switch on the turn signal stalk to switch on/off your fogs whenever you want.
#56
Driver School Candidate
Has anyone ever successfully reached the DRL Main Relay, which is *behind* the dash (not under it) ???? If so, how? I can't see any way to get even close to it. I *think* I see it up there, but there's no way to be absolutely certain.
Sorry but I assumed that "TX" stands for Texas. Does "NS" stand for Nova Scotia?
This is weird ... that website that says the Canadian spec 1998 ES300 has a DRL Relay under the dash shows that the Canadian spec 2000 ES300 does not have it -- says "not applicable". The website is "usually" accurate but it would not be the first time that I've noticed an error.
You could look under the dash and see if it has the DRL Relay and, if it does, try cutting the one wire shown in the thread I pointed you too.
Personally, I don't understand why some people hate DRL so much and I certainly can't imagine giving up one of the high beams just to get rid of it. And especially because DRL is required "up there" ... one of my Ontario cousins had to have DRL added when he imported a car from the States back in 2008. It has become apparent from recent research that DRL is not as effective as was once thought but it sure is handy for lighting up underground parking garages and tunnels for the few seconds it takes until the automatic low beams kick on.
This is weird ... that website that says the Canadian spec 1998 ES300 has a DRL Relay under the dash shows that the Canadian spec 2000 ES300 does not have it -- says "not applicable". The website is "usually" accurate but it would not be the first time that I've noticed an error.
You could look under the dash and see if it has the DRL Relay and, if it does, try cutting the one wire shown in the thread I pointed you too.
Personally, I don't understand why some people hate DRL so much and I certainly can't imagine giving up one of the high beams just to get rid of it. And especially because DRL is required "up there" ... one of my Ontario cousins had to have DRL added when he imported a car from the States back in 2008. It has become apparent from recent research that DRL is not as effective as was once thought but it sure is handy for lighting up underground parking garages and tunnels for the few seconds it takes until the automatic low beams kick on.
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