Is there a way to turn on DRLs with headlights

popeye · 11-21-2006, 03:22 PM

Does anyone know how I can wire the DRL lights to turn on with the regular headlights?

I tried posting this question in the Lighting section but it wouldn't let me.

Thanks in advance!

Tybeedon · 11-21-2006, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by popeye

Does anyone know how I can wire the DRL lights to turn on with the regular headlights?

I tried posting this question in the Lighting section but it wouldn't let me.

Thanks in advance!

Don't believe this is possible because the DRLs function is just a matter of low voltage being applied to the High-Beam bulb filaments. When you turn on the headlights with the switch, you then toggle between Low- and High-Beam settings. AFAIK, the DRLs have a separate fuse and by removing it you can eliminate the DRLs being "On" entirely.

Someone please correct this if in error. Thanks.

layzieassbum · 11-27-2006, 02:49 AM

just a thought. i dont know if it would work. Run a relay full circuit relay from the drl to the headlights making the drl as the switch that would activate the headlights.
Dont really know alot about circuitry but i have a relay on my HID kit now that draws power straight from the battery and is activated by the stock headlight swtich....just a thought.

Ep3racer954 · 11-27-2006, 08:32 AM

i need a picture/diagram, im so lost with this circuit/relay thing. i really want to do this.

***GGEX*** · 11-27-2006, 09:33 AM

this would be awesome. someone figure it out. im slow when it comes to that.

si_civic · 11-28-2006, 01:19 AM

Can the DRL's be disconnected?

SiRyan · 11-28-2006, 02:02 AM

Yup^^ Pull the fuse/relay. forgot what # though.

si_civic · 11-28-2006, 02:18 AM

^ dope, if you can find which one, let me know. That'll rock because I hate the yellow DRL.

6spd VTEC · 11-28-2006, 02:47 AM

^ for the fuse # just pop open the panel under the steering wheel and crawl under there. the fuse's should be to the upper left and read the legend it should say something like daytime lights. once you locate that you should use the fuse puller which is located in the engine bay fuse box(its under the cover) sorry if its confusing. ill check back if you have any questions

White4doorSI · 11-28-2006, 03:03 AM

its fuse 37

si_civic · 11-28-2006, 09:40 AM

Nah! That makes sense, thanks guys.

Fuse 37 it is!

eddie22 · 12-30-2006, 04:03 AM

is it illegal to disable our drl?? sorry for the dumb question hehe

eddie22 · 12-30-2006, 04:05 AM

is it illegal to disable the DRL?? sorry for the dumb question hehe..

sorry for the double post

imtim25 · 12-30-2006, 04:05 AM

^i dont think it is but the DRLs are there as a safety precaution

Ep3racer954 · 12-30-2006, 08:43 AM

ok back to "how to make them "ON" with the lowbeams.
can someone just draw up a simple picture on paint of how to run the relay? if someone can do this, ill be the test dummy to see if it works.

si_civic · 12-30-2006, 09:52 AM

^ I don't think that is possible.

Ep3racer954 · 12-30-2006, 11:10 AM

errr! i really want to do this...

ok well heres a mayb, is there a way to have your fogs on while your Hibeams are on? if that is possible, ill just drive with my hibeams on whenever i can.

i want to buy nokya 9005 yellows

audiophile · 12-31-2006, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by si_civic

Nah! That makes sense, thanks guys.

Fuse 37 it is!

yea...this is my only mod to date...

fa1 · 12-31-2006, 01:23 AM

Where's the dude that made the remote controlled sunroof and remote controlled window roll?:)

Civic_Si · 01-10-2007, 12:14 AM

Okay well on the original topic,

DRLs are just (usually 30%) reduced powered high beams. Often you can see the high beam indicator on faintly on other cars.

So, all you need to do, is keep you high beams on - and run a switch into the high beam output wire so that you can reduce the wattage at your will.

11-21-2006, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
popeye Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Is there a way to turn on DRLs with headlights Does anyone know how I can wire the DRL lights to turn on with the regular headlights? I tried posting this question in the Lighting section but it wouldn't let me. Thanks in advance!

11-27-2006, 02:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
layzieassbum Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 / 0%	re: just a thought. i dont know if it would work. Run a relay full circuit relay from the drl to the headlights making the drl as the switch that would activate the headlights. Dont really know alot about circuitry but i have a relay on my HID kit now that draws power straight from the battery and is activated by the stock headlight swtich....just a thought.

12-30-2006, 11:10 AM	#17 (permalink)
Ep3racer954 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pompano Beach, Fl Age: 19 Posts: 1,675 FG*SQUAD #87 iTrader: 3 / 100%	errr! i really want to do this... ok well heres a mayb, is there a way to have your fogs on while your Hibeams are on? if that is possible, ill just drive with my hibeams on whenever i can. i want to buy nokya 9005 yellows Last edited by Ep3racer954; 12-30-2006 at 11:16 AM.

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Civic_Si Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Victoria, BC, CANADA! Posts: 298 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Okay well on the original topic, DRLs are just (usually 30%) reduced powered high beams. Often you can see the high beam indicator on faintly on other cars. So, all you need to do, is keep you high beams on - and run a switch into the high beam output wire so that you can reduce the wattage at your will.