DRL Disabled If I Install HIDs?

[darkmoon87]

First, I did my search beforehand and nothing related to this topic came up, so I decided to post one for myself and for future references.

Up here in Canada, DRL (Daytime Running Light) is mandatory and illegal without them. That being said, I am wondering how to solve this problem as I decided HIDs to be my next upcoming modification.

I am planning to purchase one of those H4 Hi/Lo conversion kits (right at this point I will put my flamesuit on just in case) but I'd like to find out some info about solving DRL problem before I make up my mind.

Any info will be appreciated, thanks!

[mikenacarato]

having DRLs can and may lead to premature failure of the HID kit.

[ae92trueno7]

there is a drl ecu right underneath ur ignition cylinder... u can just disconnect that connector..... make sure after its disconnected that ur headlights are working properly...

[mikenacarato]

how are you going to get around the DRL elimination being illegal?

[ae92trueno7]

yah it is illegal not to have drl in canada.... i have my stane alone fog lights...
so i turn my fogs on as my drl...

[ae92trueno7]

darkmoon id ur having troubles looking for that drl ecu... the DIY explains the steps pretty clear...

[Castaway]

In Canada, no new car can be sold without DRL, but AFAIK it's not illegal to disable them.

[Jerkratt]

they have digital ballasts now... cause my friend has a charger and i went to my buddy and got a set of plug n play eagle eye hid's and he told me that i dont have to disable the drl's and they work so.. if u need more info ill call my buddy who is the owner of a sound/rim shop

[IllusionX]

First, I did my search beforehand and nothing related to this topic came up, so I decided to post one for myself and for future references.

Up here in Canada, DRL (Daytime Running Light) is mandatory and illegal without them. That being said, I am wondering how to solve this problem as I decided HIDs to be my next upcoming modification.

I am planning to purchase one of those H4 Hi/Lo conversion kits (right at this point I will put my flamesuit on just in case) but I'd like to find out some info about solving DRL problem before I make up my mind.

Any info will be appreciated, thanks!

the yaris' DRL do not supply enough current, so they strobe. To fix the issue use a relay to directly connect the HID to the battery.

Many higher class luxury car use their HID as DRL. There shouldn't be a problem using the HID as DRL.



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