Ok, I finally got around to trying out my theory on a second car... Nathan from BCJ.
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But! Instead of doing the complicated library procedure (pull DRL relay, jumper a wire, live with the flashing light on cluster, or cover DRL light with black tape)...
all you do is....
CUT ONE WIRE!
Even easier than the 2000-05 DRL disable.. because you don't have to ground out that wire!
The wire is on the main harness to the instrument cluster. It's dark blue.. there's two though, so it's the thicker of the two... the other dark blue one is next to a light blue one (and is the turn signal wire) so you don't cut it.
Find the other dark blue wire in the cluster connector, and cut it.
Ta da, no more DRLs.
No flashing DRL light
No check engine light
No side effects.
(Don't ask "why would you want to turn off the DRLs?" the answer is "because we want to, ok?")
Discuss.
...j
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good job...although i'm lucky enough to have the quick fix of an 01
eh, cut the harnesses. who needs headlights, right lenko?
i'm going to do this right now
I like workin' at a dealership and if I really wanted too I would just use the tech 2 and be done...
Thanks John! You did it again.
I just used a TEC-2 to get rid of mine...cutting wires? PFFT, too much damage!
Pork Chop Sandwiches!!! wrote:I just used a TEC-2 to get rid of mine...cutting wires? PFFT, too much damage!
yup
mine have been turned off on my 97 since 98 just after i bought it
great job. this does not pertain to me, but i will definitely pass it on when i am asked. once again, great job and keep up the "i wounder if this would work" mentality.
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im having a brain fart...what is drl's? and can you post pix? im more of a visual learner.
Excellent I think I might now have a weekend project! Rock on Lenko
nice.. when i put my new cluster in ill do it.. i tried the tech 2.. i worked at the dealership too i couldnt find anything on how to do it.. and none of the workers helped me turn them off either.. can anyone tell me how to do it on the tech 2?.. if not ill just cut it thanx
there arent any bulbs you could just remove??
B_series_ . wrote:there arent any bulbs you could just remove??
The DRL indicator on the dash is an LED. So to block it, you would either need to black electrical tape it, de-solder it, or "Lenko-Mod" your DRL's.
lenko is my hero
now i just need to figure out how to have the parking be the DRLs
B_series_ . wrote:there arent any bulbs you could just remove??
Nope... well.... lol you could. The DRLs use the stock headlight bulbs... so... take those out, and you have no lights at all
So... has anyone done it yet? I want confirmation from others that it does work and I didn't just have two fluke cars in a row.
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Do your hi beams still work? If they do I may try it.
02 Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon
could you please provide pics.....
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ok maybe i am the stupid one here but can someone tell me why or what the accomplishment in doing this is ??? my light in the cluster doesn't blink it stays on constant so i'm lost i guess on the importance of this is??? and don't flame i'm just curious if there is a reason other then not wanting your DRL's anymore
well, when it comes to me and my customers, the drl light will blink and the service engine light will stay on if you do a projector headlight conversion. others just dont like the look of the lights on while they drive.
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hey man thanks for the info that helps my confusion lol
John: I emailed you about it and I havent got your response?!
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