Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) on the S550

[Degen]

So how do we disable?

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[berserker_sid]

So how do we disable?

U cannot disable DRLs on your own. Yeaa u can put in some switch breaker but not from factory.

DRLs are compulsory norms now BY US government

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

So how do we disable?

Either pull the fuse for the lights, or smash the bulbs. Those are your choices. Or, I suppose, install a manual switch wired to the inside cabin instead of just pulling the fuse.

 

[berserker_sid]

Either pull the fuse for the lights, or smash the bulbs. Those are your choices. Or, I suppose, install a manual switch wired to the inside cabin instead of just pulling the fuse.

Jimmy ... ur solutions are bang on... I don get it.. either people ignore it or do not know.. That US government has made compulsory the DRLs in all cars.

2. Also uSe of headlights while using wipers has become a norm.

So either u can break the DRLs( which are actually the most catchy part of ur car)

Or blow the fuse

 

[clevernickname]

Wait. our Canadian light setup is different?

Canadian : drl are fogs. night are headlamps
US: headlamps always on no matter time of day. Fogs on whenever you want?

 

[Norm Peterson]

Jimmy
2. Also uSe of headlights while using wipers has become a norm.

Which means that the van driver in Jimmy's experience a couple of months ago was almost certainly not following that law, never mind concepts like common sense or driving courtesy. If it was raining that hard, DRLs would have been of no more than marginal value - better than nothing to be sure, but still not in compliance with the law for the conditions which calls for full headlights.

So either u can break the DRLs( which are actually the most catchy part of ur car)

I don't even want my cars to look "catchy", which makes that a reason for NOT having them. I buy my cars for me to drive, not for others to appreciate on such a superficial basis.

Catchy lights are for the December holiday season . . .


Norm

 

[fionic]

US government has made compulsory the DRLs in all cars.

who cares?

 

[fionic]

Wait. our Canadian light setup is different?

Canadian : drl are fogs. night are headlamps
US: headlamps always on no matter time of day. Fogs on whenever you want?

no.

You know the 'gill' lights? Those are the drls. So not the headlamps themselves. Gill lights are always on, headlamps and fogs are controllable.

 

[fionic]

You know that DRL make your insurance cheaper right?

And the reason why is you are less likely to get into an accident.

Do you really still want to disable them?

This was an ancient post, but yes.

Fuck mandatory bullshit lights. I don't care if insurance is cheaper.

DRLs don't affect how likely I will get into an accident because I don't need some nanny telling me when my lights should be on.

 

[Norm Peterson]

That US government has made compulsory the DRLs in all cars.

Since when? Link, please.


Norm

 

[Scorpion]

Living in Florida, I start my car, I turn my headlights on. Many of these elderly motorists can hardly see beyond the hood ornament on their Cadillacs. You have a much better chance of being seen shining lights at them.:eyebulge:

 

[phil1336]

Jimmy ... ur solutions are bang on... I don get it.. either people ignore it or do not know.. That US government has made compulsory the DRLs in all cars.

2. Also uSe of headlights while using wipers has become a norm.

So either u can break the DRLs( which are actually the most catchy part of ur car)

Or blow the fuse

Sorry Sid, unless you got a Link that the NHTSA changed the Law in the US, DRL`s are still not required. Ford and most Nissan Vehicles as well as (some) Chrysler Cars still don`t have them. Ford requires a Fleet Identification Number to order DRL`s on U.S. Spec Vehicles. Check your Dealers Order Book.

 

[phil1336]

Which means that the van driver in Jimmy's experience a couple of months ago was almost certainly not following that law, never mind concepts like common sense or driving courtesy. If it was raining that hard, DRLs would have been of no more than marginal value - better than nothing to be sure, but still not in compliance with the law for the conditions which calls for full headlights.



I don't even want my cars to look "catchy", which makes that a reason for NOT having them. I buy my cars for me to drive, not for others to appreciate on such a superficial basis.

Catchy lights are for the December holiday season . . .


Norm

Tell that to Audi Designers. Their Fleet of Vehicles have Head Lamp Configurations that look like moving Christmas Tree`s!

 

[phil1336]

This was an ancient post, but yes.

Fuck mandatory bullshit lights. I don't care if insurance is cheaper.

DRLs don't affect how likely I will get into an accident because I don't need some nanny telling me when my lights should be on.

Moderator need to give "YOU" some time off for Anger Management!

 

[14MustangV6]

no.

You know the 'gill' lights? Those are the drls. So not the headlamps themselves. Gill lights are always on, headlamps and fogs are controllable.

Not in Canada. The gills aren't sufficient, which is why all Mustangs in Canada have fog lights standard, as they serve as the DRLs.

This is also the case with the 2014s.

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