Re-Wire, DRL (day running lights) to Fogs.
03-17-2005, 04:30 AM
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Re-Wire, DRL (day running lights) to Fogs.
All Candaian models have DRL's, I want them re-wired to my fogs instead. First off it seems as if it would be different then housecors rewire write up since that is playing with the actual fog light wiring. I will be using the DRL wiring instead. Does anyone know of this? Or have and wiring diagrams for a Canadian model? Thanks.
03-17-2005, 04:38 AM
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I'd like to know. I rewired my fogs to come on with the tails, like everyone else but I still have DRLs, that only shut off when the headlamps are on. I haven't figured a way to turn off the DRLs. Good luck with your project!
03-17-2005, 07:28 AM
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I have Canadian model 01 SE. The way the DRL work is that low voltage is send to H4 bulb. When I changed to HID Xenons I had to rewire power to the low beams. Over here the DRLs are mandatory and using fog lights as DLRs will not do.
03-17-2005, 07:10 PM
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Fogs as DRL's will do in Canada. Muranos come with the fogs as DRL's, A4's has fogs as DRL's all OEM...any lighting in the day will pass the day time light law in Canada
03-18-2005, 04:47 AM
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You do not by law have to keep the DRL's working. I have disconnected them on all 3 of the Maximas's I have had.
Whether or not you agree with disconnecting them is another subject but it is not against the law. The DRL ruling only applies to importing or manufacturing in Canada.
Whether or not you agree with disconnecting them is another subject but it is not against the law. The DRL ruling only applies to importing or manufacturing in Canada.
03-19-2005, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Jime
You do not by law have to keep the DRL's working. I have disconnected them on all 3 of the Maximas's I have had.
Whether or not you agree with disconnecting them is another subject but it is not against the law. The DRL ruling only applies to importing or manufacturing in Canada.
Whether or not you agree with disconnecting them is another subject but it is not against the law. The DRL ruling only applies to importing or manufacturing in Canada.
03-19-2005, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ABDomega
Jim, by disconnecting you mean disconnecting the hi's completely right?
Originally Posted by TDotMax
I know for a fact something like 1990+ all manufacturers had to install this. Also (even though they are not strict about it) in order to pass safety test on a car when your buying it, the DRL's must work.
03-23-2005, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jime
Actually I just cut the wire from the DRL box so hi's still worked.
Thats true, but its not illegal to drive with them disconnected on any year of car.
Thats true, but its not illegal to drive with them disconnected on any year of car.
Which wire from the DRL box did you disconnect? Does the Canadien FSM have the info in it? I noticed there are, I believe, three connectors coming from that box, which one did you cut?
03-23-2005, 04:20 PM
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I knew you were going to ask that. That was on my 97 and was 2 years ago when I did it so I don't want to lead you astray and tell you the wrong one. The FSM does have info in it and there are about 12 wires hooked to that box.
I do know that if you follow the schematic through that the current flows through one hi beam and then to the other in series so there is only approx 6 volts and thats why they are so dim.
One thing I do remember as well is that if the Emerg Brake is engaged they won't come on, so thats another possibility into fooling it into thinking the brake is on when its not.
I do know that if you follow the schematic through that the current flows through one hi beam and then to the other in series so there is only approx 6 volts and thats why they are so dim.
One thing I do remember as well is that if the Emerg Brake is engaged they won't come on, so thats another possibility into fooling it into thinking the brake is on when its not.
03-24-2005, 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by lalaMAX
sorry the question, but where is the DRL box?? i found there is a DRL fuse under the steering, is da what u talking about?
Jim,
The reason why I'm concerned with the DRLs is because I have an HID hi/lo kit and I want to install it but I don't want any conflicts. Where can I get a Canadian FSM?
03-24-2005, 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ABDomega
The reason why I'm concerned with the DRLs is because I have an HID hi/lo kit and I want to install it but I don't want any conflicts. Where can I get a Canadian FSM?
03-24-2005, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BudVlad
When I installed Bi-Xenon HIDs I had to figure out what to do about the DRL (they are mandatory over here and fogs wont do). I hooked up the low beam to a relay which comes on with the ignition. The original 6 volt for DRL will not work for the Xenons.
03-24-2005, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ABDomega
Now I know I'm not tech. but this thing is like Greek to me. What's this all about terminals and what not? I have no idea how to figure out which wire to cut to stop the DRLs!
Read the part at the bottom of EL-55 on daytime light operation. It describes the flow of power to the lights through the daytime box.
Maybe try clipping the wire coming from terminal 2 and see if that cuts them off if so check and make sure the hi's still come on. It doesn't look like its hooked in series like the 4th gen the wiring is totally different.
Sorry I'm not much help.
03-24-2005, 08:47 PM
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Thanks, Jim. No need to apologize, you've provided me with more help than expected. I'll give it a shot. But before that I'll try pulling the fuse marked "DTRL" and see what that does! 
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