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Old 08-22-07, 11:33 AM
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Is there an easy way to completely turn off the DRL? I want to have them off but keep on the city lights during the day. Any possiblities without bringing it into the dealer? I was also considering making the fog lights the DRL, any ideas??
Old 08-22-07, 11:43 AM
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For the DRL, just bring it to the dealer. It's in your owner's manual as an option.

As far as fog lights, it's only on when the headlights on as well. You could probably hardwire another switch if you want to.
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I had my DRL turned off at the dealer, just tell them that in the manual is allows you to have it off. Unless you live in Canada, then it is required by law to have it on.

I also tried to have parking light with fog light on, dealer will not do it for you. Your new vehicle warranty will be VOID, due to cutting the wirings and inwhich would damage the computer.
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If your dealer says they don't know how to do it, here it is:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=turn+off+DRL
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Originally Posted by LAMPRO
Is there an easy way to completely turn off the DRL? I want to have them off but keep on the city lights during the day. Any possiblities without bringing it into the dealer? I was also considering making the fog lights the DRL, any ideas??
Why do you want the DRL lights off? So you can stalk someone at night without the DRL light on, but you want the engine running with AC because you're overheating? It's a safety feature so other cars can see you during sun glare, why would you want it off unless you were ready to do some "spy" work.

Also, doesn't the foglight have more draw than then DRL? Why would you want to drag on your battery the foglights, if you don't want the DRL in the first place?
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Originally Posted by AlexusAnja
Why do you want the DRL lights off? So you can stalk someone at night without the DRL light on, but you want the engine running with AC because you're overheating? It's a safety feature so other cars can see you during sun glare, why would you want it off unless you were ready to do some "spy" work.

Also, doesn't the foglight have more draw than then DRL? Why would you want to drag on your battery the foglights, if you don't want the DRL in the first place?
Some people just prefer their cars to be that way, chill.

The majority of cars on the street still don't have mandatory DRL's, do you call those road hazards or spy cars?
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yeah man chill. its obviously for the look. i dont like driving around with two yellowish whitish whatever dim lights on at 12 noon. its just dumb. as a substitute i wouldve had them hook up the fogs. it looks hotter. hotter as in attractive not overheating my engine.. lol. go flame somewhere.
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Another GFM/ASH AWD!!!
Old 08-24-07, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Yang1815
Another GFM/ASH AWD!!!
NO....just another GFM with ASH (period). Im lovin' the Black Int.

and about the DRL's......had em turned off at the dealer too. i hate em on any car. they look stupid. everytime i see a GS (or any Lexus for that matter) i look at the lights to see if they had em turned off.

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yeah man... GFM ASH AWD

the hottest color combo out period.
Old 08-24-07, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by LAMPRO
yeah man... GFM ASH AWD

the hottest color combo out period.
can you guys post an interior shot of your car? just want to see how this combo looks. Thanks!
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is the yellow color supposed to be more noticeable to other drivers?
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
is the yellow color supposed to be more noticeable to other drivers?
It's just light in general that's more noticeable.

You could have your HID on and it would do the same thing as DRL.
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Originally Posted by Yang1815
The majority of cars on the street still don't have mandatory DRL's, do you call those road hazards or spy cars?
I'm sure a lot don't have air bags either, but that doesn't mean they're still safe to be on the road. I'm just making a note that certain things are here for a reason, even if they are not mandatory.

I'm so misunderstood...

ha ha... chillin' now...
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