Daytime Running Lights

SilvrSRT10 · Sep 19, 2006

Does anyone know what it takes to get the DRLs to work. I know our Canadian brothers have to have them (I think). I've had two close calls where people have pulled right out in front of me and I think it's because my silver truck is getting lost in the background. I know, I should have bought the faster red one yada, yada, yada..... Anyhow, thinking that maybe the DRLs might help if it's possible or else I'll have to remember to turn the lights on all the time. Just wondering if it could be done. Thanks

HDVIPER · Sep 19, 2006

Good question, I have no clue what the answer might be but I didn't want to be a turd licker. Good luck my man!

ViperJeff · Sep 19, 2006

SilvrSRT10 said:
Does anyone know what it takes to get the DRLs to work. I know our Canadian brothers have to have them (I think). I've had two close calls where people have pulled right out in front of me and I think it's because my silver truck is getting lost in the background. I know, I should have bought the faster red one yada, yada, yada..... Anyhow, thinking that maybe the DRLs might help if it's possible or else I'll have to remember to turn the lights on all the time. Just wondering if it could be done. Thanks

Just to let you know, stupid people don't discriminate. Mine is RED and people still pull out in front of me like I'm not there

V10ToGo · Sep 19, 2006

SilvrSRT10 said:
Does anyone know what it takes to get the DRLs to work. I know our Canadian brothers have to have them (I think). I've had two close calls where people have pulled right out in front of me and I think it's because my silver truck is getting lost in the background. I know, I should have bought the faster red one yada, yada, yada..... Anyhow, thinking that maybe the DRLs might help if it's possible or else I'll have to remember to turn the lights on all the time. Just wondering if it could be done. Thanks

You can turn on the fog lamps without the headlights - like in my sig photo -by turning the headlight switch half way to the right then pull the knob out (toward you). It may or may not help against idiot clueless drivers, but it looks good

TheSickness · Sep 19, 2006

V10ToGo said:
You can turn on the fog lamps without the headlights - like in my sig photo -by turning the headlight switch half way to the right then pull the knob out (toward you). It may or may not help against idiot clueless drivers, but it looks good

Finally a voice of reason

drcraig · Sep 19, 2006

SilvrSRT10 said:
Does anyone know what it takes to get the DRLs to work. I know our Canadian brothers have to have them (I think). I've had two close calls where people have pulled right out in front of me and I think it's because my silver truck is getting lost in the background. I know, I should have bought the faster red one yada, yada, yada..... Anyhow, thinking that maybe the DRLs might help if it's possible or else I'll have to remember to turn the lights on all the time. Just wondering if it could be done. Thanks

I just leave my switch on. The lights turn off eventually.

Manic · Sep 19, 2006

SilvrSRT10 said:
Does anyone know what it takes to get the DRLs to work. I know our Canadian brothers have to have them (I think). I've had two close calls where people have pulled right out in front of me and I think it's because my silver truck is getting lost in the background. I know, I should have bought the faster red one yada, yada, yada..... Anyhow, thinking that maybe the DRLs might help if it's possible or else I'll have to remember to turn the lights on all the time. Just wondering if it could be done. Thanks

I can check our dealership in town tomorrow if you like to see what is needed if you like?

Will

SilvrSRT10 · Sep 19, 2006

V10ToGo said:
You can turn on the fog lamps without the headlights - like in my sig photo -by turning the headlight switch half way to the right then pull the knob out (toward you). It may or may not help against idiot clueless drivers, but it looks good

Yeah, I knew about this and have done it on occasion (inclement weather, cloudy day). Didn't know if there were any techs here that would know if the DRLs are even an option on our trucks. I'll check with my Dodge service tech next time I'm down there. Don't know if I'll do it, just wondering if I can.
I thought all Canadian vehicles were to run DRLs but don't know if that applys to only passenger vehicles and not light trucks. If it applies to light trucks then we would know that it's possible. Probably just a relay in the fuse box type of thing :dontknow:

streetwedg · Sep 19, 2006

Daytime runnig lights run off seperate box that consist of relays and resistors. with d/t lights, only 5 volts are going to lights. d/t lights dont turn on untill car is in motion.then 12 volts when lights are on.

streetwedg

Manic · Sep 19, 2006

SilvrSRT10 said:
I thought all Canadian vehicles were to run DRLs but don't know if that applys to only passenger vehicles and not light trucks. If it applies to light trucks then we would know that it's possible. Probably just a relay in the fuse box type of thing :dontknow:

All canadian vehicles use daytime running lights.

Will

Black1 · Sep 19, 2006

Everytime I think of daytime running lights, I think of the Chevy Silverado's I see running around w/ one burnt out headlight.

PDR-GUY · Sep 19, 2006

That would be me in my other truck. lol

Venom10 · Sep 19, 2006

Not to but in or maybe be shot for saying this,GM has a kit that will adapt to most any vehicle to operate the drl it consist of the relay and wiring harness.

Black1 · Sep 19, 2006

Venom10 said:
Not to but in or maybe be shot for saying this,GM has a kit that will adapt to most any vehicle to operate the drl it consist of the relay and wiring harness.

Does it come w/ the burnt out headlight mod??? :dontknow:

KRAZYSRT10 · Sep 20, 2006

Venom10 said:
Not to but in or maybe be shot for saying this,GM has a kit that will adapt to most any vehicle to operate the drl it consist of the relay and wiring harness.

Where at in Mesa?? That's my home town!!!!! Dude, I'll be there at the end of October with my truck, we'll have to get together!! My parents live off of Broadway/Lindsey! Just thought I would share....:dontknow: :rock:

You really need something to warn the Snowbirds there!! Maybe that's why the Sickkness is moving to AZ!HEHEHEHHEHEHEHEHEH...HEH!

Venom10 · Sep 20, 2006

higley and brown sure guy let me know when your in town. I have a auto repair shop here and we do a lot of custom work.

Venom10 · Sep 20, 2006

Also dude my shop is just around the corner between lindsay and valvista on main st.

Venom10 · Sep 20, 2006

Watch out for all the old farts out here.

KRAZYSRT10 · Sep 20, 2006

Yeah, its been a few years since I've been out there!! I can't wait though, I miss the Valley and I can't wait to see how much it's grown out there, when I went to high school we used to light BON fires out in the San Tans and at the Salt River, bet they have a hard time doing that nowadays!! Not that it was so long ago, maybe 10 years ago...

Scrambler1 · Sep 20, 2006

Your dealer can turn the daytime lights on. Not a biggie for them to do.

Joe

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