Lights

[LoStMaTt]

I've looked all over my dash, and I cannot find a switch or anything that turns on the lights under the headlights (the little round ones). Someone please tell my blind ass where the damn thing is?

[LoStMaTt]

I've looked all over my dash, and I cannot find a switch or anything that turns on the lights under the headlights (the little round ones). Someone please tell my blind ass where the damn thing is?

[Circuitguy]

They are day time running lights or "DRL's". They only come on while in gear with the headlights off. There is no manuel switch for them.

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[LoStMaTt]

Heh, that doesn't help much...is there any way to have both them and my headlights on at once? I am not really sure what the point of having them on in the daytime is.

[Circuitguy]

Try this it may help you out. BIG-C

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[KenP]

Do not take this the wrong way...but, if you do not know what those lights are for, then your salesman did a poor job explaining the features and benefits of your vehicle.

Black Lingenfelter Lux

[Jerr]

Does doing that to your lights, having both of htem on at the same time, void any warranties? and can u still have them on during the day?

[Circuitguy]

Having them both on at the same time is no pronlem and should not hurt anything but if you had to take it to the dealer for service or somthing I would remove the jumper from the relay/fuse box. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif BIG-C

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[Klaus]

Just remember, you are setting yourself up to be pulled over by the police if you do this.

The DRLs are not meant to be run at night, and will produce glare for the oncoming traffic. If the oncoming traffic happens to be a police cruiser, you might get some glaring lights in your rearview mirror!

I'm sure Centerfire can elaborate...

Klaus

"God made some men big and some men small, but Sam Colt made them all equal."

[Circuitguy]

Sorry Klaus I understand about the saftey issue but I disagree with you on this one. How can two small parking light size bulbs give more of a glare then the headlights? I dont think anyone will have problems with the police and such. What are they like 8watt bulbs? Try driving at night with your offroad lights on and see what kind of response the police give you then, those are the ones we should worrie about http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif BIG-C

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[Klaus]

Actually, the 4157K bulb is rated at around 30W. Your 9007 headlight bulbs are 65/55W, so that is not that far off. Also, keep in mind the headlights are focused down on low beam, whereas the DRLS are not.

There are many state laws that dictate how many forward facing lights you can have on at any one time.

Will you get caught? Probably not. However, they are plenty bright at night and you will be noticed, so you are taking a chance. For me, it is just not worth the potential hassle.

I only wanted to point out to folks that there is a good chance that this mod is technically illegal in their state, so they should be aware of the risk.

Klaus

"God made some men big and some men small, but Sam Colt made them all equal."

[Circuitguy]

Klaus, you are correct, there is always a risk. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif BIG-C

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[Centerfire]

Yep many states have issue with this.. However in most cases you are allowed to run atleat one set of lights over and above your headlights ( check you local regs.) In most cases you can just plead ignorance. and thank them for telling you about them.. "Darn this H2.. it has so many gadgets I can't figure out how to turn them off.. Can you help me".

Some times just acting stupid helps..

Mike


PS.. I jerri rigged mine to see what they look like at night.. Don't help don't hurt.



:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Klaus:
Just remember, you are setting yourself up to be pulled over by the police if you do this.

The DRLs are not meant to be run at night, and will produce glare for the oncoming traffic. If the oncoming traffic happens to be a police cruiser, you might get some glaring lights in your rearview mirror!

I'm sure Centerfire can elaborate...

Klaus

"God made some men big and some men small, but Sam Colt made them all equal."<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Adam in CO]

I have mine running together all the time, and have plenty of people flash their brights at me, plenty more get pissed about the light in their back window, but no cops yet.

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[unaslob]

ADAM!!!

what kind of lights did you mount in place of the cheap plastic dealies!! I hate those things, and want to put lights in place of them, others I have seen look forced, what lights did you choose???

unaslob

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[WE H2]

Adam, I don't get what's cool about having people flash their hi-beams at you and getting pissed about your lights in their rearview?? Are they out of adjustment or because the DRL's are on at the same time. I know it drives me nuts when I'm blinded by other peoples lights. I'm happy to say that I haven't been flashed once in the Hummer, quite good considering the height of the headlights.

03 Pewter Lux - Bone Stock

[NJ H2]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't it illegal to have fogs running if your highbeams are on? I would think that if you rigged your DTRL to work with your headlights they would remain on when your highbeams go on. I think this would be a problem with the Police

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[Centerfire]

DEpends on your state or local regs.. Indiana allows you to run two additional forward lights. High beam is not an issue.. However check your local rules. I do not believe they add much extra light. Unless you are doing this for the look of the front end in the night . I do not see a reason for having them on in the night.. Mine are going away, will be replacing them with clear strobes ( if they darn parts ever show up)

Mike

Mike

[Adam in CO]

Una, the lights are Bosch, same as the stock grille guard lights. All 4 are the same, except for the stone guards. I mounted them underneath by drilling into the chrome plastic under the parking light. It's a much more stable mounting place than the spot that the cheap plastic wings are mounted on the side. The roof light are of course, PIAA, as it is a GOBI rack.

WE and NJ, you guys are geeks. Get a life. I never said anything about it being cool. The lights sit high, as does the truck, and it wasn't my design flaw. Since I don't drive with my hi-beams on around other cars, I don't think it will be an issue. But I am glad that you have never been flashed, or pulled over, or whatever. Good for you. You must be very proud.

Adam P. Smith
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[Prodigy]

I just read over the Virginia state law regarding this concern, and as long as the lights are below the level of the bumper you are allowed to have them on along with any other lights.

[Hum2]

In Nebraska you are allowed 4 forward facing lights.

I replaced the cheap DRL's with the 03 Lincoln Navigator fixture (adjustable downward) and used the bulbs from normal high beam lamps....don't remember the #'s...just check out past threads on DRL's you'll find all the info/pics, etc. I also used the 'jumper in the fuse box' idea. I am perfectly satisfied...great lighting and if I don't want them on in the daytime, I just switch them off with the headlight switch. Yes the running lights come on with the DRL's but if I need the DRL's, the running lights look cool on as well.

Ric

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