2007 DRL - Daytime Running Lights Disabled!
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2007 DRL - Daytime Running Lights Disabled! - 1/21/2008 12:36:34 AM
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2g0s0r1
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Ive been scouring the internet for ways to disable the DRLs with no success. Ive found short answers and tips but nothing was succesful for my 2007 LS 4WD (NON-HID!)
I spent a couple hours with a voltmeter and was successful with a simple bypass! I am NOT positive if this would work for the HID equipped Outlanders... but will work for all 2007 (and maybe 2008) NON-HID models.
To sum it all up, i pulled the resistor/relay that controls the DRL... then added my own relay to control the on/off of the headlights. There are fuses for "DRL" and other relays in the fusebox already but none of them turned off the DRLs... and if they do then the headlights dont work anymore either. This mod is all contained under the engine bay fusebox, with 2 small wires running outward to GROUND and DRIVERS SIDE FRONT PARKING LIGHT +. (NOTE: You will lose the ability to run your parking lights only, as the headlights come on with the first tumble of your column mounted headlight switch... but who cares)
It takes about an hour to install, and requires: (1) 12v Standard relay ($4), ~4' of 16awg Wire, and a few crimp on connectors. The install is VERY simple and should last forever (although ive only tested it for 2 nights so far)... if the relay somehow wears out over time... its a quick $4 plug and play.
If you would like a complete install process, possibly with some pics and diagrams... post back or email me and let me know. LsRamAir@yahoo.com
!!***** You modify your vehicle at your own risk, I take no responsibility for your actions and/or outcome*****!!
-Jimmy
........................UPDATED BELOW........................
1. Remove the DRL+Headlight relay
2. Run wire from the parking/running light positive (drivers side) and one from the chassis ground ring (about 2-3 feet each wire)
3. Using an Inline 15A Fuse+Box, Various Male/Female Crimp Ends, a Standard Switching Relay and some wire... you create a simple circuit. When your parking lights come on (first tumble of the column mounted headlight switch) it will switch the relay and complete the circuit for the headlights to turn on. Normally the oem DRL+Headlight Relay does the switching, but we removed it... now by simply bridging 2 of the ports in the empty socket in the fusebox it will turn on the headlights.
4. Cut a notch in the plastic on the fusebox for the wiring to pass through when the cover is on so it doesnt get pinched.
Complete!
P.S. - as noted above... when you turn on your parking/running lights the headlights will also come on. You lose individual control of them... which mattered nothing to me anyways. You could add the (turn on) circuit to any switched power source you want and possibly keep individual control but it will be a little more involved.
< Message edited by 2g0s0r1 -- 5/7/2008 7:29:15 PM >
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RE: 2007 DRL - Daytime Running Lights Disabled! - 5/7/2008 7:17:29 PM
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2g0s0r1
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Added a How-To to my original post above (due to an email request)
I have had ZERO issues with this mod so far over the past few months. Weather in california the car has experienced has been from 15f up to 105f in case it matters to you.
I can answer any questions you may have.
-Jimmy
(Also, please post in this other thread http://www.mitsubishiforum.com/m_219657/mpage_2/tm.htm in case you have dents on your hood that YOU DIDNT CAUSE! THANKS!)
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