DRL and Hi-beam confusion
#18
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you probably dont have the DRL module in, and or the DRL option.
both my GS's came with the original window sticker price. both list under options "DRL = day time running lights"
so it may seem that it is an option, BUT in certain states, its a requirement, so they would come standard in those states.
both my GS's came with the original window sticker price. both list under options "DRL = day time running lights"
so it may seem that it is an option, BUT in certain states, its a requirement, so they would come standard in those states.
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Ok so i get that i should not use an led wedge as DRL. Does anyone have a recommendation on a type of bulb that will give off the same hue as my HID's? My lights came stock with my 99' GS3, that I recently purchased.
#21
#22
You are correct about the two bulbs. The one lit up in the second picture is your parking light. The DRLs and high beams are the same bulb, DRLs operate at 6v and high beams at 12v. The parking lights come on when you turn on your headlights on or the parking light mark on your headlight switch.
#23
You are correct about the two bulbs. The one lit up in the second picture is your parking light. The DRLs and high beams are the same bulb, DRLs operate at 6v and high beams at 12v. The parking lights come on when you turn on your headlights on or the parking light mark on your headlight switch.
#24
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DRL's became standard on the GS on the 99+, for those who say they dont have it, get it checked out, cause they do:
https://consumerguide.com/used/1998-...-gs-300400430/
https://consumerguide.com/used/1998-...-gs-300400430/
#25
Just to clarify, it is not law in the US. It started with GM as a safety item. Even today still many cars do not have them.
Canada, yes, US no.
Like the 3rd brakelight. Oldsmobile "invented" the high mounted stop light for the Tornado in 1971. Somewhere it was noticed that the visibility of that high mounted stop light reduced crashes. The "3rd brake light" became a federal requirement for the 1986 model year. Yes, people disabled them then. Not at least, no one seems to care.
DRL's have never became law here in any state. The Fed DOT would have to make that a law. I am mixed on it if it is a good idea or not. It generally is (I drive a LOT of 2 lane roads), but there are some times it isn't.
Canada, yes, US no.
Like the 3rd brakelight. Oldsmobile "invented" the high mounted stop light for the Tornado in 1971. Somewhere it was noticed that the visibility of that high mounted stop light reduced crashes. The "3rd brake light" became a federal requirement for the 1986 model year. Yes, people disabled them then. Not at least, no one seems to care.
DRL's have never became law here in any state. The Fed DOT would have to make that a law. I am mixed on it if it is a good idea or not. It generally is (I drive a LOT of 2 lane roads), but there are some times it isn't.
Last edited by RamAirRckt; 05-04-15 at 09:56 PM.
#27
Because the DRLs are simply the high beams running at 12v series meaning each bulb gets 6v. LED bulbs are rated at 12v and won't light up at anything below 12v, and since the DRLs run at 6v per bulbs, the LEDs won't light up.
#28
Who would change their high beams to LED's?
It's not only illegal but it'd propably blind oncoming traffic.
Just like the jackasses who put aftermarket HID's to non-HID housings.
It's not only illegal but it'd propably blind oncoming traffic.
Just like the jackasses who put aftermarket HID's to non-HID housings.
#29
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same reason people put leds in their fog lights, that to me is just stupid, way less out put than oem, or if you are like me, I had hids in my fogs...but then bought a custom retro projectors for my fogs too.
Last edited by SoCal Cyco; 05-05-15 at 11:34 PM.