Day Time Running Lights

[SinisterSHO]

Alright, I'm pretty sure my car didn't come factory with DRL's, but I think it was a factory module because they would go off with the E-brake. However, I think something broke, and they dont go off anymore, and I dont really want them anyway. What are the necessary steps to take out the DRL module, and how can I find out if it was original, or added later? Oh..what exactly does it look like, or is it the only electrical connector near the charcol canister?

Thanks

 

[SHOZ123]

If you take the module out then you need the jumper connector that all non-DRL Taurii and Sables have.



How The Circuit Works


The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) System operates the vehicle's Hi Beam Headlamps at reduced power during the daytime to make the vehicle more visible to other drivers.

With the Ignition Switch in RUN, the park brake released, and the Headlamps turned OFF, the DRL Module outputs a pulsing volt-age at pin 8 to operate the Hi Beam Headlamps at reduced intensity. When the DRL System is operating, the Hi Beam Indicator is not illuminated.

Applying the parking brake or turning on the Headlamps disables the DRL System. Applying the parking brake grounds pin 6 of the DRL Module. Turning on the Headlamps to the lo beam position applies battery voltage to pin 7 of the Module (and removes the ground input that the DRL Module senses through the Lo Beam Headlamps). Turning on the Headlamps in the hi beam position applies 12 volts to pin 8 of the DRL Module, causing the Module to output 12 volts at pin 1, and illuminating the Hi Beam Indicator.

The diode shown inside the DRL Module prevents low brake fluid level from disabling the DRL System.

The DRL System is used only on vehicles sold in Canada.
NOTE :The headlamps may flicker during engine start-up and shut-down on DRL-equipped vehicles if the A/C-Heater Blower Motor is turned ON. This is a normal condition. Also, during Lo Beam Headlamp operation on a DRL-equipped vehicle, the Hi Beam Indicator will not illuminate when using the flash-to-pass feature.