- DISABLED DayTime Running Lights How To- 2007 Yaris! -

[Chris07LB]

For those looking to disable DRL's on their new Yaris, look no further! :biggrin:

If your Yaris doesn't have DRL's, ignore the post.

If you don't want to disable your DRL's, ignore the post.

To those that have been searching for the cure, enjoy! :thumbup:

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Simple 5 minute job. There is no TSB out yet from Toyota, but it doesn't get any easier then this!


Tools Needed:
Medium size phillips screwdriver... thats it!

To gain enough room to access the DRL Relay, you need to first remove the steering column plastic cover.. Here's how!

Now, look under your steering wheel, you will see the height adjustment lever to tilt the steering wheel column, up and down.
Just to the right of the lever, you will see a Silver phillps head screw, remove it.
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Now, with your hands on the steering wheel, at 9 o'clock, and 3 o'clock, turn the wheel 1/4 turn to the right. You will see a Black phillips head screw, remove it.
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Now turn wheel back to center, and repeat for other side. Turn wheel 1/4 turn to the left. You will see a Black phillips head screw, remove it.
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=716&stc=1&d=1152713127

The steering column plastic can now be removed.. pull it down and towards you, it will snap out of place.

Now look back behind the dash, up and over towards the radio, and you will see a black box about the size of a pack of cigaretts with a brown lable, "TOYOTA RELAY ASSY RUNNING LIGHT 82810-52040."
Depress the white tab, and unhook the plug from the relay box.
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Your finished! :headbang:

Pictures, and full review of my H4 HIDs and LED parking lights tomorrow. :clap:

Your welcome.

[chino_potato]

Dude, you're the best!!!!

[paeko73]

For those looking to disable DRL's on their new Yaris, look no further! :biggrin:

Simple 5 minute job. There is no TSB out yet from Toyota, but it doesn't get any easier then this!

NOTE *I will update this post tomorrow with pictures of everything*

Tools Needed:
Medium size phillips screwdriver... thats it!

To gain enough room to access the DRL Relay, you need to first remove the steering column plastic cover..

Now, look under your steering wheel, you will see the height adjustment lever to tilt the steering wheel column, up and down.
Just to the right of the lever, you will see a Silver phillps head screw, remove it.

Now, with your hands on the steering wheel, at 9 o'clock, and 3 o'clock, turn the wheel 1/4 turn to the right. You will see a Black phillips head screw, remove it.

Now turn wheel back to center, and repeat for other side. Turn wheel 1/4 turn to the left. You will see a Black phillips head screw, remove it.

The steering column plastic can now be removed.. pull it down and towards you, it will snap out of place.

Now look back behind the dash, up and over towards the radio, and you will see a black box about the size of a pack of cigaretts with a brown lable, "TOYOTA RELAY ASSY RUNNING LIGHT 82810-52040."
Depress the white tab, and unhook the plug from the relay box.

Your finished! :headbang:

Pictures, and full review of my H4 HIDs and LED parking lights tomorrow. :clap:

Your welcome.

Since when does the 2007 Yaris have DRL? My IS 250 has DRL, but I haven't seen nor heard that on the Yaris.

[El Jefe]

only the canadian models have it

[paeko73]

only the canadian models have it

The original poster is from New Jersey.... :iono:

[Chris07LB]

ALL Liftbacks, in the US with Cold Weather Package HAVE DRL's.

If your Yaris doesnt have DRL's, ignore the post.

If you dont want to disable your DRL's, ignore the post.

To those that have been searching for the cure, enjoy! :thumbup:

[paeko73]

ALL Liftbacks, in the US with Cold Weather Package HAVE DRL's.

If your Yaris doesnt have DRL's, ignore the post.

If you dont want to disable your DRL's, ignore the post.

To those that have been searching for the cure, enjoy! :thumbup:

If you want to ignore your safety, enjoy the post! But, don't let your insurance know you are turning the DRL's off.. or no more discounted premiums for you. :tongue:

[Chris07LB]

If you want to ignore your safety, enjoy the post! But, don't let your insurance know you are turning the DRL's off.. or no more discounted premiums for you. :tongue:

FYI - I always drive with my headlights ON, but when you install HIDs with DRL's, you have to turn the lights on first, then start the car, or the bulbs will flicker, and screw up the ballasts.

Thats why I choose to find a way to disable them. :tongue:

[田中秀樹]

can you not just take out fuse?

[Chris07LB]

can you not just take out fuse?

There is no fuse, its a relay... Disconnect it.. done!

[JDMVitz]

Excellent! Now i can surely do my HID mod.

Sounds simple enough, but picture would help tremendously! :)

Thanks Chris07LB

[Ran Kizama]

Nice post. If anyone wants to just get rid of their foglights, let me know. I'll buy them and send you the OEM filler thingies. :smile:

[JDMVitz]

One question. The DRL light on the dash won't come on, right?

[Chris07LB]

Nope, there is no DRL light on the dash... not mine anyway. :smile:

Going to take the promised pic's and resize in a bit. :biggrin:

[Chris07LB]

PIC'S ARE POSTED UP ABOVE! :coolpics:

[Tankota]

ALL Liftbacks, in the US with Cold Weather Package HAVE DRL's.

If your Yaris doesnt have DRL's, ignore the post.

If you dont want to disable your DRL's, ignore the post.

To those that have been searching for the cure, enjoy! :thumbup:


Ok, I'm the weired odd ball here... what if mine didn't come with DRL (US Sedan) anybody know if all I have to do to enable them is plug the relay in? Or are the front light lenses diffrent and use a seprate bulb for the DRL? Yeah, I can always turn on my lights, but I'm lazy in an odd way..

[rstb88]

these HIDs that ya'll are putting in. are they just a bulb conversion or is there a projector in the equation, cause I want HID but not w/o projectors.

[Chris07LB]

Ok, I'm the weired odd ball here... what if mine didn't come with DRL (US Sedan) anybody know if all I have to do to enable them is plug the relay in? Or are the front light lenses diffrent and use a seprate bulb for the DRL? Yeah, I can always turn on my lights, but I'm lazy in an odd way..

Liftback's, was the key word. :smile:

I can only speak for Liftbacks in the US with Cold Weather Package.

I have seen on other Toyota Forums, where non-DRL Toyota's were able to add DRL's. EVERY case was different, so who knows just how "involved" adding DRL's to a Yaris is. :iono:

FYI - there is no "extra" bulb just for the DRL's! Take a peak under your dash, like my above How-To, and see if maybe by chance the plug is there.

[Chris07LB]

these HIDs that ya'll are putting in. are they just a bulb conversion or is there a projector in the equation, cause I want HID but not w/o projectors.

No projector's here. The cut-off is still VERY good with just the HIDs, thanks in part to how the Yaris headlights are designed. (I could explain, but I have posted this already before)

[JDMVitz]

^ nice cut-off. Which HID kit are you using?

[Chris07LB]

Is anyone having trouble viewing the pictures??? :confused:

[JDMVitz]

I can see it now, thanks!

[Henshin]

thanks for adding the photos!

[Ron]

FYI - I always drive with my headlights ON, but when you install HIDs with DRL's, you have to turn the lights on first, then start the car, or the bulbs will flicker, and screw up the ballasts.

Thats why I choose to find a way to disable them. :tongue:
thanks for the diy

with hid's and drl's, the drl is connected to the parking brake. so as long as the parking brake is up, the drls are not activated when you turn the car on. you could always turn the car on, then lower the parking brake thus activating the drl's and hid's in your case, no?

[Chris07LB]

thanks for the diy

with hid's and drl's, the drl is connected to the parking brake. so as long as the parking brake is up, the drls are not activated when you turn the car on. you could always turn the car on, then lower the parking brake thus activating the drl's and hid's in your case, no?

It would work on start up, but then you would still need to FIRST turn the car off, then turn off the lights... ebrake on or off, had no effect when shutting car off.. lights would still flicker, which is bad, i repeat VERY BAD for HIDs and the Ballasts!!!

Instead of all the hokey pokey do this, do that, I spent the 5 mins and disabled them for good.. or until you simply plug the DRL Relay back in. :biggrin:

[Chris07LB]

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[ChinoCharles]

Disabled. Thanks Chris.

[argylesocks]

call me a dork... but i like the DRL. i have hurd all the reasons before... but for me, i like 'em. i cant stand it when im driving at dusk, in the rain, and some moron is driving around without thier lights on. i can barely see them. if they had DRLs, it wouldnt happen. i dont want to be that moron that people cant see because i forgot to put my lights on....

[Chris07LB]

call me a dork... but i like the DRL. i have hurd all the reasons before... but for me, i like 'em. i cant stand it when im driving at dusk, in the rain, and some moron is driving around without thier lights on. i can barely see them. if they had DRLs, it wouldnt happen. i dont want to be that moron that people cant see because i forgot to put my lights on....

You're not a dork.. you want what you want. Thats fine.

If you read the post, you will find the reason for ME needing to disable the DRL's is because you can't run an HID system without it disabled.

I still have my headlights on, day or night when Im driving.

[Linkseal]

Thx for the tips of diabling the daily headlight for yaris...I absolutely try before I got my HID installed...!!!:thumbup:

Some of my friends helped me to disable my daily driveing light on my STI before (since I have HID on), but they also helped me to bypass the Fog light so I can still have the fog lights on during the daily driving, and there is no problem from insurance or cops...

Since I got my yaris, is there any chance to diable the Driving headlights but I can turn on the Fog light during the daily driving? :confused: I am not a tech guy and hope someone can have any idea to do so...:headbang:

[Chris07LB]

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[SimmZ]

Removing DRL is highly illegal in Canada. One of my best friend's mother get an heavy ticket because her DRL stop working by themselve because of a DRL burned relay. She drive a 2001 Nissan Sentra (base model, sand color) and this is not the kind of car the police are looking for at first. But she simply go doing her grocery, then come back at home with an heavy ticket she she absolutely DON'T KNOW her DRL stop working. That freakin' DRL module is really expensive to replace too! Very bad day for her. :frown:

Just my 2¢

[Chris07LB]

Lucky for us, there are NO laws for DRL's in the US. :biggrin:

[barryware]

Keep in mind... This mod also disables the "Brake" light warning that you have when your parking brake on.

It was the same on a VW I had. The DRL relay also supplies power to the parking brake warning light when the ignition is on.

[Chris07LB]

Keep in mind... This mod also disables the "Brake" light warning that you have when your parking brake on.

It was the same on a VW I had. The DRL relay also supplies power to the parking brake warning light when the ignition is on.

Do you speak from experience?

With the DRL's disabled, and the parking hand brake in the up/locked position, the brake light in the dash cluster DOES light up. Engine running or not, headlights on or off. When its in the down position, the lights off.

Weird that your is different. :confused:

[ketel0ne]

My ebrake light still comes on as well.

[nick1983]

Nice post. If anyone wants to just get rid of their foglights, let me know. I'll buy them and send you the OEM filler thingies. :smile:

Same here....

[KSIbucky]

the think didnt come out how do you get it out witch way do you pull

a picture with arrow would help

[Chris07LB]

the think didnt come out how do you get it out witch way do you pull

a picture with arrow would help

Dissconnect the plug, and pull the DRL box out. Simple. :confused:

[ChinoCharles]

the think didnt come out how do you get it out witch way do you pull

a picture with arrow would help

There is a slot on the side of the relay where a bracket slides in. First, push the relay in the direction opposite to the base of this bracket. This will remove the relay, and then it is just a matter of disconnecting the wires. When I did this I tried to disconnect the wires first, but unless you're 3 and have the hands of Tinkerbell this won't work, or it will work and you'll have busted knuckles. Either way, remove the box first.

[Chris07LB]

There is a slot on the side of the relay where a bracket slides in. First, push the relay in the direction opposite to the base of this bracket. This will remove the relay, and then it is just a matter of disconnecting the wires. When I did this I tried to disconnect the wires first, but unless you're 3 and have the hands of Tinkerbell this won't work, or it will work and you'll have busted knuckles. Either way, remove the box first.

Thanks for helping charles. :thumbup:

[Violin]

Once you do this, do the lights on the liftback speedo still come on with the headlights off?

I've driven around with my lights off more than once in my Yaris because I was fooled by the speedometer light. I've never done this so many times in nearly 30 years of driving.

[ChinoCharles]

Thanks for helping charles. :thumbup:

No problem hombre. Your hat makes me want Chipotle...

Once you do this, do the lights on the liftback speedo still come on with the headlights off?

I've driven around with my lights off more than once in my Yaris because I was fooled by the speedometer light. I've never done this so many times in nearly 30 years of driving.

I am assuming you mean the green light that comes on when your lights are fully engaged. Without the DRL box, everything works just fine. When the lights are off, the green light remains off, and when they're on it comes on. What you're talking about is exactly why I removed them. Previously I drove a Cadillac for a few years with automatic lights, so I never had to turn them on. In the Yaris, the DRL's had me thinking that my lights were on at night when it was only my headlights that were on. I got pulled over the second day I had the car for not having my lights fully on and was given a warning. This happened a couple more times before I decided that even though I haven't bought HID's yet the removal was still a good idea. It was a safety/ADD issue.

[Violin]

Actually what I am referring to is the illumination on the speedometer. With that illuminated, I am fooled into thinking my headlights are on.

Does that stay illuminated all the time with the DRL's disconnected?

[Chris07LB]

Gauge cluster performs the same with or without the DRL modual being dissconnected.

[Violin]

Dang!

[Toymaniac]

FYI in canada since 1993 every new car sold as to have Day time running lights :wink:

[Chris07LB]

FYI in canada since 1993 every new car sold as to have Day time running lights :wink:

Not sure what year it started in the US, but it's not a "law" here to have to keep them armed.

Toyota has a few TSB's for their dealers to disable the DRL's on select models. Couldnt find one for the Yaris, so hence the reason for me sharing my finds with this post. :cool:

[H8SGAS]

YEAH!!! I thought I was the only dope running around at night/early morning with no tail lights on! :biggrin: Several times I have got into the car all sleepyish after work, then I see my "head lights" so I'm not thinking they are not actually on! Exactly the reason I'm pulling my box too, before "The Man" gets me too :eyebulge:

[Chris07LB]

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[IllusionX]

anybody has the wiring diagram for the DRL ? i want to rewire it to other lights, such as fogs..

[ChinoCharles]

Now that would be cool...

[Black Yaris]

YEAH!!! I thought I was the only dope running around at night/early morning with no tail lights on! :biggrin: Several times I have got into the car all sleepyish after work, then I see my "head lights" so I'm not thinking they are not actually on! Exactly the reason I'm pulling my box too, before "The Man" gets me too :eyebulge:
I did the same damn thing many of times, also why I disabled my DRLs... also so I can have just my blue LED lights light the headlamp area with out the Headlamp being onhttp://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/jthomas43613/lamps.jpg

[mutatio]

ok, a little bit of a flip of the topic, but would anyone consider sending/selling this module my way? feel free to PM me if so. :) i actually prefer DRL and wouldn't mind the insurance discount either. any reason why this wouldn't work on my sedan?

[Chris07LB]

Your car needs to be pre-wired from the factory at least, to have the DRL's.

Maybe poke around online, and see. I remember all my BMWs came pre-wired for lots of things.

[Treyz]

What Kelven HID's are those .. just curious. I have h4 from my old 240 but one ballast went bad (Philips). Now is there a switch to turn on and off the DRL's? I know in my girl's mother's Trailblazer, there is that option. If not, is there an online FSM that can let me know where the remote wire is so I can just create one without taking out the box?

Reason being is that I do like the idea of the DRL. This way I can just have the switch off and then after I start the car, turn them on.

Yeah yeah before i go you're probably asking yourselves why the hell is a Noob going to go through all of this when he can just pull out the box and do what Chris does? It's because I'd rather have just the headlights on (like DRL's) and them on only until I have to turn all of my lights on at night.

I know it may seem like a PIA job to go through all that but I like challanges >:)

[THE PBP]

man, im gonna try that right now, thanks bro. i hated those daytime running lights.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/THE_PBP/myspace/DSCF0115.jpg

[Chris07LB]

Glad to help.

[marcus]

im actually wondering about its wiring could you just cut the wire going thru the drl should be just one of each side then re ground them and still ran it thru a separate bulb.. just a thought..it separates them from ur hid...

[Chris07LB]

Then where would you mount an extra bulb at? Seems like a lot of trouble, to keep DRL's.

I drive during the day with my HIDs on, as its quite a little car we drive, and its bad enough A-Holes dont see you...

[marcus]

well i always thought its not always good to have the hid on due all the time due to its life hours.. then again im not an hid expert...sucks that i read that you lose ur high beams as well...dang...

[Chris07LB]

well i always thought its not always good to have the hid on due all the time due to its life hours.. then again im not an hid expert...sucks that i read that you lose ur high beams as well...dang...

FYI they make high/low H4 HID kits. :wink:

I chose to go with only a low beam H4, and turn my fogs into high's like Violin did.

[PetersRedYaris]

call me a dork... but i like the DRL. i have hurd all the reasons before... but for me, i like 'em. i cant stand it when im driving at dusk, in the rain, and some moron is driving around without thier lights on. i can barely see them. if they had DRLs, it wouldnt happen. i dont want to be that moron that people cant see because i forgot to put my lights on....

Nobodys advocating driving with your lights off. But to save your aftermarket HID's you must dissconnect the DRY relay. You can still switch your headlights on during the day if you want, your just not obligated to.

[Treyz]

what about what I mentioned in the last page? Is there a way to just switch it instead .. I'd rather have the option of whether I want to have DRL's or not (comes in handy when trying to be stealth at night).

[marcus]

now disconnecting drl relay.. is it possible to hook that up to fog lamp instead..so fog light are always on and use that as my drl instead!!...


Then where would you mount an extra bulb at? Seems like a lot of trouble, to keep DRL's.

I drive during the day with my HIDs on, as its quite a little car we drive, and its bad enough A-Holes dont see you...

[Violin]

I don't know if anyone has figured that one out, but it wouldn't easy as it would involve fiddling inside the ECU.

Why not just run a line from a switched circuit to the fog lamps so they come on whenever the ignition is switched on? Use a blank circuit or trigger a relay from an existing circuit and run a wire (fused) from your battery.

[barryware]

Do you speak from experience?

With the DRL's disabled, and the parking hand brake in the up/locked position, the brake light in the dash cluster DOES light up. Engine running or not, headlights on or off. When its in the down position, the lights off.

Weird that your is different. :confused:

Sorry about that... I was wrong. When I saw the wire from the DRL relay to the parking brake in the wiring diagram, I assumed it was the same as my VW. In reality, the DRL's don't come on until the parking brake is disengaged. That's what the connection is for. Oops...:iono:

[elsteverino889]

YOU GUYS GOT DRL's! WTF I WANT DRL's...i didnt know the liftbacks had that w/e

[ROCKLANDTOYOTA]

did my disable last night, now im stealth......

[Nutzoids]

Easiest Mod My ASS!

There is a Metal bar that surrounds my DRL Relay… I put my hand in under it to pull out the White plug…

AND I FUCKING CUT MY THUMB… Pretty fucking deep too!

Now it seems all I need to do is droll on my-self a little

AAAAhhhdduuuuhhhhhhhhhh

But at least I got it!

:evil:

[Violin]

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[BokChoi]

EllO LITTLE BABY!!!

[Nutzoids]

Yeah... So?

I'm Fragile

:cry:

[Chris07LB]

Life can be a bitch cant it? :rolleyes:

[marcus]

although i really want my fogs as drl then go with bi-xenon hid (got to try eagle eye)


FYI they make high/low H4 HID kits. :wink:

I chose to go with only a low beam H4, and turn my fogs into high's like Violin did.

[Ric n Sov's Vitz RS]

Okay so today I installed my hid kit and unplugged the relay switch like mentioned.... however it is also some how is connected to the fogs... so when I wanna use my full headlight system with fogs on too it will not work... in short dissableling the relay will cause your fogs not to work.

Is this true or is my case somthing speacial? BTW my fogs came with the car not aftermarket.

Thanks in advance for your answers guys.


-Rick

[Chris07LB]

Somone already mentioned this somewhere in this post... when i wrote the DIY, it was off my car that didnt come with fogs, so I dont have an answer for ya.

[SailDesign]

In theory, using "under-the-bumper" lights with high beams is illegal. I say "in theory" becasue very few cops even realise it until you tell them to look it up. Rally-style "on-top-of-the-bumper" spots are the legal high-beam auxiliaries. Theory (again) is that since high beams are worse for fog vision, then there is no reason to turn on the fogs with high beam. Above the bumper lights are MUCH more useful for high-beam driving anyway, since their height gives a better view ahead (less affected by small bumps in the road)

[barryware]

I can't get the darn plug off the relay. I cant get the relay out of the bracket that is pop riveted to the car.

I'm gonna break something if I keep pulling.

WTF :eek:

[Doc Zaius]

It took me about 10 minutes of uncomfortable contorsions and a few scraped knuckles to pop the plug off the relay. It can be done... just wiggle it and be patient! :thumbsup:

[AlphaFox]

Take the box off the bracket before you try to unplug it.. it seems impossible at first, but it just slides off which gives you some room to unplug the connector.

[barryware]

The clip on the plug.... Do you squeeze it toward the connector to release or do you pry it away?

I can't see it. I was working on my kids motorcycle and I was trying to un-do a wire connector.. Turns out I had to pull the clip away from the plug. By looking at it, I would have bet a years salary you had to squeeze the clip.

[AlphaFox]

The box relay thing slides to the left, then it should come off the bracket. once its off I dont think there is a clip, its just on there real hard.

[Doc Zaius]

He's talking about the clip between the plug and the connector. And ya, its a squeeze, not a pull. So you have to squeeze it, and try to wiggle it and pull back at the same time. Not super easy... but I did it, and I have big hands.

Once its off the first time, its quite a bit easier after that. But you can also try to get the relay off the chassis there... it's just slid in real tight.

[marcus]

im just about to do this..so ur saying disconnecting the drl with affect your fogs..wow you update me how you gonna run your hid..and still control the fog light as well..got the the same car yaris rs 4 dr hatch. blazed!

Okay so today I installed my hid kit and unplugged the relay switch like mentioned.... however it is also some how is connected to the fogs... so when I wanna use my full headlight system with fogs on too it will not work... in short dissableling the relay will cause your fogs not to work.

Is this true or is my case somthing speacial? BTW my fogs came with the car not aftermarket.

Thanks in advance for your answers guys.


-Rick

[Ric n Sov's Vitz RS]

Somone already mentioned this somewhere in this post... when i wrote the DIY, it was off my car that didnt come with fogs, so I dont have an answer for ya.

Sorry I did not see that as i did not read through all 6 pages.. my bad.

im just about to do this..so ur saying disconnecting the drl with affect your fogs..wow you update me how you gonna run your hid..and still control the fog light as well..got the the same car yaris rs 4 dr hatch. blazed!


I will post how to on here next week as i have to wait to get to the shop again... umm but my Toyota guy said he is goin to run another relay on it or somthing so that I can control everything no prob just as if it was stock but during the day time no drl. So just sit back and relax till next week...lol


On a side note... if your are using a single h4 bulp no high beam.. you can just put it to high beam during the day and you will have no lights on.. and at night just put it back to full lights on... of coarse that is with the relay plugged in.

-Rick

[marcus]

ok so putting it to high beam would that keep ur fogs on at the same time... i actually have a better idea!

id say this should work.. cut the headlight wire then cut the fog lights wire and transverse them so ur running ur headlight on fogs which means ur fogs will be on at day time ...and when headlight is turned on it will activate ur fogs which is ur hid and still have fog lights on as well.. ur just losing ur high beam..I think CHRIS will agree on me with this one.. than again he doesnt have fors


I will post how to on here next week as i have to wait to get to the shop again... umm but my Toyota guy said he is goin to run another relay on it or somthing so that I can control everything no prob just as if it was stock but during the day time no drl. So just sit back and relax till next week...lol


On a side note... if your are using a single h4 bulp no high beam.. you can just put it to high beam during the day and you will have no lights on.. and at night just put it back to full lights on... of coarse that is with the relay plugged in.

-Rick[/QUOTE]

[Nimble]

Did this mod today, thanks for the simple write up Chris! But I have to say, it took me about 6 min total to do mine, I vote for false advertising! hehe

[Chris07LB]

:thumbup:

[marcus]

I GOT IT!!!! i found out how to keep fog lights, drl and run hid with high beam still...so simple and im smackin my head for not figuring it out sooner...:clap: :clap: :clap:

[marcus]

ok for canadian models...with fogs.. ...to keep drl,fogs,hid bi-xenon with high beam.. here it is u just need to cut 2 wires...headlight should have 3 wires, ground, low,and high. cut the low beam wire.. then cut the positive wire on the fogs..interconnect them (switch them 2 wire with each other)..therefore when the car is on ur fogs is running on 10v (drl). once the headlight switch is turned on that should activate fogs on 12v and ur hid ( which was interconnected w/ the fogs.which is actually the fog light. high beam is still ur high beam.....
so 2 wire interconnected...drl=fogs=lowbeam, fog switch =(hid)low, then high beam remain as is.....no relay needed may need to supply a lower amp for the fogs..coz its running amp from the headlight..and fog amp should be sufficient to run the hid bi xenon.

[uncleyaris]

Marcus you made me need a drink, but thanks

[marcus]

well its that a good drink or a bad drink...and yah just got my yaris last saturday and someone in here telling me that its 2 ground and one power but its not.. its 1 ground and 2 power wire so my method should be 99% accurate to work..:smile:

Marcus you made me need a drink, but thanks

[Chris07LB]

Until Violin signs off on this, or you can actually show us it worked ("99% sure", isn't a 100% yea I tried it..) I wouldnt be passing this info on to new guys that dont have a clue about their cars yet.

Hopefully you found a solution to this, as Im sure TONS of the Canadian folks will love ya for it!

[marcus]

ay ay sir i will make sure it works.. the 1% is actually the fog power supply im worried about se if it will properly run the ballast for hid..if its relayed then it wouldnt matter...ill will see..

Until Violin signs off on this, or you can actually show us it worked ("99% sure", isn't a 100% yea I tried it..) I wouldnt be passing this info on to new guys that dont have a clue about their cars yet.

Hopefully you found a solution to this, as Im sure TONS of the Canadian folks will love ya for it!

[rage2]

well its that a good drink or a bad drink...and yah just got my yaris last saturday and someone in here telling me that its 2 ground and one power but its not.. its 1 ground and 2 power wire so my method should be 99% accurate to work..:smile:
dude, use CHASSIS ground to measure the 3 wires, and you'll see that it's 12V and 2 grounds. Our lights use a switched ground system, verified by Violin here as well:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=45100&postcount=3
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=42194&postcount=20

100% sure it's single 12V, and 2 grounds in the headlight plug. I've also tested my circuit with 2 separate relays and it works beautifully. If you go telling people to cut the stock wires and plug them into +, they're gonna fry their car and maybe even hurt themselves.

So, if you're looking at getting a HID kit and either disabling DRL, or running HID's as DRL without affecting fog lights at all and not touching stock wiring (just the HID harness), my circuit and relay choice will allow you to do it without any problems here:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=73037&postcount=6

Relay choice here:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=74489&postcount=13

I've even got the wire colors mapped out making it simple for any DIY'er.

[marcus]

well maybe its different with canadian model..coz i just got my yaris last saturday and had check the headlight wires right away... got 2 red wire and one black and from what i know black is always ground..red is power wires..but like i said if u got 2 ground and one power the method should still work..just make sure you grab the ground wire on the fogs instaed of power wire..

good luck!!

TE=rage2;75985]dude, use CHASSIS ground to measure the 3 wires, and you'll see that it's 12V and 2 grounds. Our lights use a switched ground system, verified by Violin here as well:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=45100&postcount=3
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=42194&postcount=20

100% sure it's single 12V, and 2 grounds in the headlight plug. I've also tested my circuit with 2 separate relays and it works beautifully. If you go telling people to cut the stock wires and plug them into +, they're gonna fry their car and maybe even hurt themselves.

So, if you're looking at getting a HID kit and either disabling DRL, or running HID's as DRL without affecting fog lights at all and not touching stock wiring (just the HID harness), my circuit and relay choice will allow you to do it without any problems here:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=73037&postcount=6

Relay choice here:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=74489&postcount=13

I've even got the wire colors mapped out making it simple for any DIY'er.[/QUOTE]

[rage2]

well maybe its different with canadian model..coz i just got my yaris last saturday and had check the headlight wires right away... got 2 red wire and one black and from what i know black is always ground..red is power wires..but like i said if u got 2 ground and one power the method should still work..just make sure you grab the ground wire on the fogs instaed of power wire..
I'm from Calgary and I have a Canadian car. The headlight plug has 3 wires, and it's black, dark green, dark blue. Don't go by colors because the black wire is 12V. The easiest way to tell is to take a voltmeter, take the (-) tap, and throw it on ground. Then measure the 3 wires and you'll see whats power, and what's ground. Don't rely on colors.

[marcus]

i will actually use a voltmeter to figure this out..but dont you think that is the weirdest thing that toyota will make (black wire) as power..wow..im just too busy to do this just got it last weekend..i havent even check the manual yet...ill keep you posted.


I'm from Calgary and I have a Canadian car. The headlight plug has 3 wires, and it's black, dark green, dark blue. Don't go by colors because the black wire is 12V. The easiest way to tell is to take a voltmeter, take the (-) tap, and throw it on ground. Then measure the 3 wires and you'll see whats power, and what's ground. Don't rely on colors.

[marcus]

well is the fog power setup the same though...coz if it is it will still work.. switch ground wires from headlight to fog light...i got to talk to violin!!!

[rage2]

You've been telling people it works without even measuring what the wires are yet? If you've ever looked at an ECU harness, they have the most bizarre colors for ground or power. NEVER EVER guess a wire is ground because it's black, or a wire is power because it's red.

I don't know foglight wiring, so I can't answer that question.

[marcus]

i havent told anyone it works im saying it should work..there a difference there..i just really cant wait to do it on mine..again we are going in circles here..the method should work..im giving a 99% only thing holding that back is the power running on the fogs... if hid ballast is relayed and it wont matter...even though YOURE confirming that there is 2 ground wire and one power it should still work! assuming the fogs has the same set up.. " switch fog ground to low beam ground". without check the voltmeter the worst thing that can happen should be blowing your fuse"... but hey "VOLTMETER" will be our best friend here.. im waiting for "VIOLIN" to respond maybe i dont have to use it! well see...:thumbup:

You've been telling people it works without even measuring what the wires are yet? If you've ever looked at an ECU harness, they have the most bizarre colors for ground or power. NEVER EVER guess a wire is ground because it's black, or a wire is power because it's red.

I don't know foglight wiring, so I can't answer that question.

[Chris07LB]

How about starting a new post on this subject.. :rolleyes:

[Angry Andy]

Thanks for the easy mod, Chris. This will be the first mod I'll do when I pick up my hatchback later this week.

The issue of legality doesn't concern me in the least. I hate driving around with lights on all the time. And I hate driving around a well-lit town at night being fooled into the notion that my real headlamps are on. DRLs are the most useless passive automotive safety feature ever.

[jeremyshay]

THANKS!!!!!
any weird side effects of this?!
cause if not im totally on it the second i wake up tomorrow.....

[Chris07LB]

Morning. :smile:

See, everything's fine.

[jeremyshay]

you are correct sir, thanks for the easy mod!
got any other fun projects?!

[Chris07LB]

got any other fun projects?!

Yes actually. :wink:

[Christopher]

Thanks for the info! I assume the headlights still go on and off by using the switch on the stalk? Chris

[Christopher]

Thanks for the info!! I assume the headlights still go on and off by using the switch on the stalk? Chris

[Chris07LB]

Everything is exactly the same.

Only difference is when you start the car, you dont have ugly DRLs on. :rolleyes:

[jeremyshay]

Yes actually. :wink:

teach me:biggrin:

[GabL]

THANKS!!!!!
any weird side effects of this?!
cause if not im totally on it the second i wake up tomorrow.....

The side effect will be you will lose your fog light if you have the factory equipped ones.

[jeremyshay]

The side effect will be you will lose your fog light if you have the factory equipped ones.

sure dont... MAY be coppin some ebay fogs soon tho...

[Chris07LB]

sure dont... MAY be coppin some ebay fogs soon tho...

Even better.

I did the same, and now can put my fogs ON/OFF whenever I want.

[Shroomster]

Even better.

I did the same, and now can put my fogs ON/OFF whenever I want.

wth? was there a cutoff line in teh us somewhere for parts fo the country to get drl equiped cars? none of the ones here in Florida (that I've seen on lots) have drl....

I wanna put the fogs on whenever too, damnit....

[Chris07LB]

Re-read from the start of this post. I think we came to the conclusion, that all US Spec cars with cold weather package came with DRL's... either that or they all just came with DRLs.. i dont remember which now.

But by disabaling the DRL's, it has had an effect on factory installed fog lights, but no issues at all with the eBay or JimCatt kits.

[jeremyshay]

Re-read from the start of this post. I think we came to the conclusion, that all US Spec cars with cold weather package came with DRL's... either that or they all just came with DRLs.. i dont remember which now.

But by disabaling the DRL's, it has had an effect on factory installed fog lights, but no issues at all with the eBay or JimCatt kits.

i think whats really important is that i need to learn these extra projects you've talked about chris

[tapuleo]

Got my Yaris in Washington and it has DRL's. I don't mind 'em though, but have been caught at dusk a couple of times because I forgot to turn the rest of the lights on. At night it's easier to not forget because I can't see anything else on the dash. :)

I suppose if I were a criminal, and wanted to sneak around in my Yaris at night, I'd want to pull the plug...or even a potential victim, hiding from a criminal, it'd be nice to be able to shut off the lights. I've seen way too many movies.

[joey1320]

at first i didn't mind them but then i got my fog lights and i wanna just use the fog lights and the drl take away from the look of them... thanks!

[Chris07LB]

np. :thumbsup:

[metalshark]

I got a warning ticket last night because of DRLs. When they are on I see lights but have no tail lights hence the pull over.

[Rotorheader]

That exact same thing happened to me last night, except I didn't get a warning ticket ~ just a "Go and sin no more." This morning, I removed the relay and did a quick test run; No problems.

[Snyprwlf47]

Im gonna go do it right now....Whats the use of hiding from the cops at night if your DRL are as bright as your headlights. ^_-

[Rotorheader]

So did you do it???

[Snyprwlf47]

So did you do it???


Yeah I actually waited till I was at work...It worked on my 07 LB!

[RomGrr]

Did this on an 07 liftback today. I'd say it's closer to an Atari cartridge than a pack of cigs, but to each his own :wink:

Thanks Chris. Easy as pie w/ the writeup.

[jambo101]

Any chance your insurance company would use the fact that you have modified your lighting on the car as a large loophole to deny you payment in case of accident?

[Chris07LB]

No.

But in CANADA, anythings possiable!

[RomGrr]

Any chance your insurance company would use the fact that you have modified your lighting on the car as a large loophole to deny you payment in case of accident?

Highly unlikely. There are no DRL laws here in the States. My state doesn't even do inspections any more. Lots of crap piles rolling around the roads around here.

[jambo101]

Insurance companies are quite good at finding reasons to deny a claim and if the car came equipped with DRL's and they were deactivated the insurance company might use that fact in a denial of claim,but as you said probably highly unlikely.

[cyberfrogg]

Is there a way to add DRL's to my '07 sedan?

[Jerkratt]

yes u SHOULD have the plug for it if u want i have 2 DRL relay boxes... one from my 07 and one rom my 08 if interested let me know and ill throw one in a box for 5-10 bucks and the cost of shipping

[PatrickJohnson]

Insurance companies are quite good at finding reasons to deny a claim and if the car came equipped with DRL's and they were deactivated the insurance company might use that fact in a denial of claim,but as you said probably highly unlikely.

nope, not legal. They cannot deny coverage of an accident if you have coverage for it for ANY reason. The only thing they could do is remove your discount for having DRLs

[Sir A.Y. Atoyot]

DRLs are legally required in Canada, have been for many years. Any newer car without them would stand out like a sore thumb - attract a ticket really quickly. So, whatever the Americans want to do, don't copy them if you live in Canada.

[kac]

It's approximately the middle of the night, and my dog is takin' up the good spot on the bed anyway, so I just went outside on took out the relay. I'm happy to no longer have daytime running lights. Thanks for the thread.

[RomGrr]

This really is a must for any teenage Yaris owners that might be out there. The car is quiet enough that you can sneak it back in after your curfew, but you'll never get past your mom and pop with those DRLs. This is also an excellent mod for drug dealers, as that practice often involves sitting in a parking spot with no lights on.

[Yaris Hilton]

Last Christmas I went with the kids through a couple of large drive-through Christmas light displays. I was severely aggravated at the cars with DRLs they couldn't turn off.

[MadMax]

Yep, and those of us who work on military bases have to dim our lights when we enter the gate. They realize that is impossible for cars with DRLs (as my last car had), but they still appreciate those who can!

[Yaris Hilton]

Those things really need a switch to disable them.

[Keith Tinari]

I just did mine a second ago, would have been five minutes but i couldnt get my big ass hand around the box.

I do have a question though, our multifunction switches are the same as all new toyotas. I recently swapped wiper switches with a prius since it has a intermittent rear wiper and the speed controls for the front wipers, our cars dont have the speed controls frol what I have seen. The controls worked for the front but it looks as if the Yaris was never meant to have intermittant rears. Sorry, I'm off point...

What I am trying to say I guess is the 07+ Camry has a selection on the multifunction switch for DRL off, could we also just swap sticks and then just have a extra selection to shut them off? It actually takes even less time to swap that. A friend of mine has a new Camry so I'll see if he will let me try it.

BTW, I hate DRLs. Nothing like burning a light bulb out every 6 months...

[BrianS]

Thank you for this excellent and simple How To. I have been pulled over twice at night because I did not have my lights on. Luckily I have not been ticketed yet. I see the DRLs and think my headlights are on. I just did this after lunch and because of this post it took me all of about 5 mins. Thanks!

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[Chris07LB]

Welcome.

[why?]

so excited that this worked. So everyone do this since the new ones won't have drl's, the lucky peoples.

[amtoro]

Do any of you know if the relay assembly can be installed in a yaris that did not come with DRL?

If it is possible, let me know if you want to sell your module, I'd like to have DRL's

[CTScott]

Do any of you know if the relay assembly can be installed in a yaris that did not come with DRL?

If it is possible, let me know if you want to sell your module, I'd like to have DRL's

The wiring changes are fairly significant to add DRLs to a non-DRL equipped car. Did your 09 come without DRLs, or did you buy a used one where someone disabled the DRLs?

[Kaya B.]

Thank you for your detailed how to.
I'll try in my 2010 tomorrow.

[Kaya B.]

hey, we couldn't find the relay...

also, the authorized service told it can be turned off from computer. but they couldn't... :(

[CTScott]

hey, we couldn't find the relay...

also, the authorized service told it can be turned off from computer. but they couldn't... :(

It definitely can't be turned off by the computer, as it is a completely stand alone device.

Is your car right hand or left hand drive?

[upgradedyaris]

It took me less than 5 mins, seriously, to take this out. Three screws, pop off panel and unplug the relay/box. (I left my little box in the OEM location, just unplugged it.)

[Kaya B.]

It definitely can't be turned off by the computer, as it is a completely stand alone device.

Is your car right hand or left hand drive?

my car is left side driven.

thanks.

[CTScott]

my car is left side driven.

thanks.


In that case, the running light relay module should be located in the same place as the picture below. The running light module is the black box to the right of the steering column with the brown and white label.

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[upgradedyaris]

I think they cause more issues. I have seen a Yaris twice now, with the day times on and no tail lights at night. I stopped one and said, your lights are not on. lol She said, yes they are, I said NO, they are the daytime lights, you have to turn the headlight switch. :laugh:

[Kaya B.]

Yes,

I found the relay. It's different from yours :(

My car is Left side driven 2010 Yaris LS(Canadian Model)

The relay is under the (i don't know how to say in English.) place for putting personal things. at the right side (passenger side) near the air condition air filter. it is at the right side under the passenger airbag cancelattion button.

when i unplug the wires the headlights never on. if i turn the lights on or off...

your part number is 82810-52040 but mine is 82810-52060 :(

so i have to plug it back to power headlights :(

(sorry for my bad English.)

[Yaris Hilton]

(i don't know how to say in English.) place for putting personal things.

Glovebox or glove compartment.

(I doubt a lot of them get used mainly for carrying gloves, though.)

[Black Yaris]

Yes,

I found the relay. It's different from yours :(

My car is Left side driven 2010 Yaris LS(Canadian Model)

The relay is under the (i don't know how to say in English.) place for putting personal things. at the right side (passenger side) near the air condition air filter. it is at the right side under the passenger airbag cancelattion button.

when i unplug the wires the headlights never on. if i turn the lights on or off...

your part number is 82810-52040 but mine is 82810-52060 :(

so i have to plug it back to power headlights :(

(sorry for my bad English.)

I think there is something different to disable the daytime running lights in the Canadian models. It is federal law that the lights must be on at all times, and I am sure that is why there is a different box to control them.

[CTScott]

Yes,

I found the relay. It's different from yours :(

My car is Left side driven 2010 Yaris LS(Canadian Model)

The relay is under the (i don't know how to say in English.) place for putting personal things. at the right side (passenger side) near the air condition air filter. it is at the right side under the passenger airbag cancelattion button.

when i unplug the wires the headlights never on. if i turn the lights on or off...

your part number is 82810-52040 but mine is 82810-52060 :(

so i have to plug it back to power headlights :(

(sorry for my bad English.)


I found the 82810-52060 DRL module listed in the parts catalog from Japan. I have the wiring diagram for it, as well. It is wired into the car a little bit differently from the one on our US cars.

Looking at the wiring diagram, I believe that you can disable the daytime running lights, but still have the headlights function correctly by cutting the blue wire, which is next to the violet wire. After cutting the wire, you would need to tape or wire cap the two ends.

If you try it, cut it about 5 cm from the blue connector, to leave enough to reconnect it, if it doesn't work (Although, I am fairly confident that it will work).


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[Kaya B.]

I found the 82810-52060 DRL module listed in the parts catalog from Japan. I have the wiring diagram for it, as well. It is wired into the car a little bit differently from the one on our US cars.

Looking at the wiring diagram, I believe that you can disable the daytime running lights, but still have the headlights function correctly by cutting the blue wire, which is next to the violet wire. After cutting the wire, you would need to tape or wire cap the two ends.

If you try it, cut it about 5 cm from the blue connector, to leave enough to reconnect it, if it doesn't work (Although, I am fairly confident that it will work).


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thank you. i just cut the blue wire today and nothing changed :(

so i put the blue wire back :(

[CTScott]

thank you. i just cut the blue wire today and nothing changed :(

so i put the blue wire back :(

When you say nothing changed, do you mean that the running lights still remained on?

[Kaya B.]

When you say nothing changed, do you mean that the running lights still remained on?

yes, daytime running lights are still on :(

[CTScott]

yes, daytime running lights are still on :(

OK. Do you have a volt meter? That pin is definitely the one that controls turning the running lights on or off. For the US version of that module, letting that pin float (cutting the wire) works. For your version, if we can measure the voltage from the blue wire to the chassis ground with the engine running and with the headlights off and then with them on, we can figure out if that pin needs to be tied high or low on your module.

[Kaya B.]

OK. Do you have a volt meter? That pin is definitely the one that controls turning the running lights on or off. For the US version of that module, letting that pin float (cutting the wire) works. For your version, if we can measure the voltage from the blue wire to the chassis ground with the engine running and with the headlights off and then with them on, we can figure out if that pin needs to be tied high or low on your module.

yes, thats already in my mind. i'll check the pins with voltmeter.
but i'm back from holiday i don't know when can i find time to try :(

thanks for everything. i'll give information again when i'm done.

[CTScott]

yes, thats already in my mind. i'll check the pins with voltmeter.
but i'm back from holiday i don't know when can i find time to try :(

thanks for everything. i'll give information again when i'm done.

I found some more info in the European service manual. The wire I had you clip gets grounded when the headlight switch is turned on, to tell the module to stop the DRL mode.

One more quick test you could try is to take the DRL module side of the wire you cut (and then reattached) and connect it to a chassis ground.

[yaris2010RS]

does anyone know if this works on 2010 hb?

[yaris2010RS]

lol, nvm, read back a bit and saw we are still working on it

[CTScott]

does anyone know if this works on 2010 hb?

Your Canadian one may be the same as the US ones were prior to 2010 (which means that the procedure from the beginning of this thread would work). If it's the same as the European one, then as we saw with Kaya B's, this procedure wouldn't work.

[yaris2010RS]

jsut a thought to consider...the DRL will stay off if the hand break is up..... maybe if we can confuse the relay into believing it is up all the time.... i studying electro-mechanical engineering in school so if you could send me a wire schematic maybe i can be of some assistance?

[CTScott]

jsut a thought to consider...the DRL will stay off if the hand break is up..... maybe if we can confuse the relay into believing it is up all the time.... i studying electro-mechanical engineering in school so if you could send me a wire schematic maybe i can be of some assistance?

If the brake up works, then you definitely have the US style DRL module, as the European one doesn't have a parking brake switch input. In that case, the simple method will work for you...

[yaris2010RS]

SICK!!! that is god like, so glad dont have to rewire my entire car..... lol. GREAT SUCCESS!!! lol. thanks alot, gonna do it now. so its on the driverside (left side) of radio and best way to get to that plug is through the steering wheel

[CTScott]

SICK!!! that is god like, so glad dont have to rewire my entire car..... lol. GREAT SUCCESS!!! lol. thanks alot, gonna do it now. so its on the driverside (left side) of radio and best way to get to that plug is through the steering wheel

Yes, removing the lower column cover gives the quickest access to it.

[yaris2010RS]

okay, successfully disabled them, thanks alot. anyone interested in buying the item off me i'm willing to sell. very easy to install/remove.

also disabled clutch position starter sensor thingy.... i found it very annoying as i liuke to start my car without fully getting in and depressing the clutch all the way past floorboards, through firewall as the car will onyl start once the clutch is in the engine compartment.....or at least thats how it feels.....

[Doc Zaius]

How? Did I miss a DIY for that?

[yaris2010RS]

lmfao, i've had the car for 3 days and i found it very annoying..... i can give u a quick run down of it.....

get down on the floor inside drivers area, look at the clutch, there is a white push button sensor. there isn't much room to work and i had learned from previous sensor bypasses that some sensors have a resistor inside so the computer knows if u cut the wires and connect them so i didn't even attempt that. and the darn thing is put in with like 3 tons tourque so u get unbolt it either. so, as i did, wrap it with duct tape. lol. not very technical and jsut a quick fix for now till i can get the time asside to do a proper job. (prob this weekend and if i actually do a good job i'lll DIY it)

[Kaya B.]

hey, i still couldn't take a look :( actually it's perfect in winter :)

my drl works while handbrake is on or off :( and the authorized service says "never ever don't cut any wires for warranty void" :biggrin:

i'm happy i didn't cut the blue wire. i had just unplugged it from the connector because of the dispossibility of cancellation. so i put it back to the connector :biggrin:

i think i'll go to a good electric technician and will give a try...

[CTScott]

hey, i still couldn't take a look :( actually it's perfect in winter :)

my drl works while handbrake is on or off :( and the authorized service says "never ever don't cut any wires for warranty void" :biggrin:

i'm happy i didn't cut the blue wire. i had just unplugged it from the connector because of the dispossibility of cancellation. so i put it back to the connector :biggrin:

i think i'll go to a good electric technician and will give a try...

The more I look at the EWD for the European version of the DRL module, the more amazed I am about how different it is than ours.

One other quick thing that you can try is unplugging the green wire in pin 8 (the green wire next to the brown wire). This wire is the input from the alternator that tells the DRL module that the engine is running. With it removed, the DRL will think that the engine is not running and therefore won't waste the power to run the DRLs.



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[jekqmb]

Done and awesome!!!

[Elusive 1]

Thanks for info.

[Jerkratt]

lmfao, i've had the car for 3 days and i found it very annoying..... i can give u a quick run down of it.....

get down on the floor inside drivers area, look at the clutch, there is a white push button sensor. there isn't much room to work and i had learned from previous sensor bypasses that some sensors have a resistor inside so the computer knows if u cut the wires and connect them so i didn't even attempt that. and the darn thing is put in with like 3 tons tourque so u get unbolt it either. so, as i did, wrap it with duct tape. lol. not very technical and jsut a quick fix for now till i can get the time asside to do a proper job. (prob this weekend and if i actually do a good job i'lll DIY it)

did that just now i love it :D i to will try to find a way of making this a perm fix

[swidd]

Are drl's fog lights or part of the main light house?

[CTScott]

Are drl's fog lights or part of the main light house?

They are the actual headlight bulbs, pulsed to be a bit less bright and hence prolong bulb life.

[fratzica]

can the removed module be installed on headlights with no DRL?

[CTScott]

can the removed module be installed on headlights with no DRL?

Not easily, as there are quite a few wiring differences between cars built with an without DRLs.

[Steveh27]

I picked up my 2010 3 door HB last week, 6 months old w 4600 miles and found this wonderful site. Lots of helpful info. I've been thinking about several DIY mods: removing the DRL & maybe the back Toyota name. But , Saturday I checked and I have no DRL. DO you think the first owner did the disabling? As I don't want it anyway I'm probably not going to do anything.

The car came with most packages & options, but I was disappointed yesterday to discover it does not have adjustable intermittent wipers, only fixed one speed. That should be standard. Is it something that could be added?

[CTScott]

I picked up my 2010 3 door HB last week, 6 months old w 4600 miles and found this wonderful site. Lots of helpful info. I've been thinking about several DIY mods: removing the DRL & maybe the back Toyota name. But , Saturday I checked and I have no DRL. DO you think the first owner did the disabling? As I don't want it anyway I'm probably not going to do anything.

The car came with most packages & options, but I was disappointed yesterday to discover it does not have adjustable intermittent wipers, only fixed one speed. That should be standard. Is it something that could be added?

DRLs were eliminated on 2010's.

For the true intermittent wiper piece, check out this thread for a DIY on replacing the stalk, with a Prius one.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15512&highlight=diy+wiper

[Steveh27]

Wow, thanks for the info. I'm happy about the no DRL. The manual says how it works 'if equipped'.

The wiper mod looks simple. But, I'm having trouble finding a low price like you got. Will call some junk yards maybe. The online dealer price was about $148.

[yaris2010RS]

DRLs were eliminated on 2010's.



not in any canadian yaris :smile:

[CTScott]

not in any canadian yaris :smile:

OK - Good to know. For US Yaris elimination of DRL is listed in the "New Car Features" for 2010. The Canadian ones still having them explains them still being documented as "if equipped" in the 2010 EWDs.

[bayou blue Yuri]

Disconnected DRL, is there a way to make the stock fogs work now?

[yaris2010RS]

ur gonna have to put the module back in and only cut the big blue wire.

i personally opened mine up and cut a chunk out of the internal wires

[marcus]

dont cut the wire..just pull it out just need small flat screw driver..

[yaris2010RS]

dont cut the wire..just pull it out just need small flat screw driver..

u can pull it out??:eek: lol, y was i never told this?

always trust the pull out method :thumbup:

[marcus]

u can pull it out??:eek: lol, y was i never told this?

always trust the pull out method :thumbup:

yah you can i was about to cut it then notice the drl box just slides out and just by looking at the blue wire you can insert a small flat screw driver on the side and itll slide right off..

[Kaya B.]

The more I look at the EWD for the European version of the DRL module, the more amazed I am about how different it is than ours.

One other quick thing that you can try is unplugging the green wire in pin 8 (the green wire next to the brown wire). This wire is the input from the alternator that tells the DRL module that the engine is running. With it removed, the DRL will think that the engine is not running and therefore won't waste the power to run the DRLs.



31197

Sorry,
Once I tried; i pinned out wrong cable :( It didn't worked.
Then I didn't have enough time to try it. New marriage, new house, moving, holidays and lots of works.

I will try in the following days and give my reply. Thanks for your helps.

[Kaya B.]

I finally disabled on my 2010 canadian model.

I cut the green wire coming from the alternator and another gray wire coming from the alternator. I'll take photos tomorrow about which cables i cut.

[Kaya B.]

finally,

here is the schema.

[Idahotom]

I've had my Yaris only 2 weeks now, and am so happy to get the info on how to disconnect the damn DRL's! Just last evening, upon arrival home from a 25 mile freeway drive, as I pulled into my garage I realized I had been driving on the DRL's, and of course no tail lights. Hey I know it is a supposed saftey issue but in my case not so much!
My Toyota service manager I called was only good for telling me there was NO way to disable them, HA!

[OTB]

I didn't read every page...but I truly feel the DRL setup in this car is dangerous! The DRL's are bright enough to lead the way at night, which allows you to drive off without your tail lights on at night, especially because the speedo lighting looks fine w/o the headlights turned on.

cheers!

[Dadams]

quick question before I go ahead and do this... can that relay be re-installed just in case?

[The Limo]

Hi all
DRLs are required by law on all Canadian cars as of the 1990 model year and newer. So if you disable them you could get a ticket.
Transport Canada did testing in the middle 1970's and from the data collected at that time concluded that you had a 30% less chance of having an accident in the daytime if everyone had DRLs. Just for your information.
Roy

[Ratz]

Excellent topic. So many bright people in here.

Since this is a law in Canada and many other reasons like insurance claim, I actually think that having the DRL operating is a good idea, but it definitely needs some modifications IMHO.

They are too bright causing people to think that their headlamps are on.

On Canadian models DRL do not turn off with engine running and parking brake engaged. (which in cold climate if you waiting for someone, you want to have a heater on, bun not necessarily your DRL.

So my first goal is to figure out how to make DRL dimmer. Which would extend the life of my PIAA headlamp bulbs.

My second goal would be to manually override them with LED indicator warnning me that they are switched off.

Now I need to figure out from these two posts: Kaya B. said to cut two wires pin 6 and 8. and CTScott. said to cut wire to pin 8 (alternator signal) so I could just put a switch in between. Could any of you gentlemen please share wiring diagram or your findings?

Then I gathered from this threat that DRL are operating on 10 Volts. I did not measure it, but that sounds about right. Maybe knocking the voltage down to 8 Volts or lower may be acceptable. So I need to find out what system is used to lower the voltage and see how can this be modified. Again if there is anybody with wiring diagram or direct answer I would be most obliged.

Cheers,
:smile:

[KurtRS]

I hate day time running lights! Thank you for this thread

I messed around with the green connection or #8 and kept my fog lights and lost my drl

Also replaced the small bulbs in the headlights with red bulbs, and now my little yaris drives around with red eyes :)

[Ratz]

I hate day time running lights! Thank you for this thread

I messed around with the green connection or #8 and kept my fog lights and lost my drl

Also replaced the small bulbs in the headlights with red bulbs, and now my little yaris drives around with red eyes :)

Sounds nice. Got any photos? Not sure what small bulbs you referring to as only bulb in the headlamps is high and low beam bulb #9003.
I am wondering if you will get the gears from the COPs, as driving with any red lights in the front is illegal. Are you in Niagara ON?

[Dadams]

I think the small bulb hes talking about is the parking bulb which is the one one that turns on when your switch your lights on halfway. Ive always wondered what size the bulb was cuase I wanted to replace it with something brighter/whiter but its really not gunna matter once I get my spyder angel eyes in February :)

[Dadams]

parking lights "small bulb"
(sorry bout the sucky quality its all I could find)
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2584/3121/31459060019_large.jpg

on a regular setup they would be yellow but in kurts situation they would be red instead of blue
I really dont understand why toyota installed them but hey its one more thing to modify :P

[mr_miles]

parking lights "small bulb"
(sorry bout the sucky quality its all I could find)
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2584/3121/31459060019_large.jpg

on a regular setup they would be yellow but in kurts situation they would be red instead of blue
I really dont understand why toyota installed them but hey its one more thing to modify :P

haha, i just did that to my yaris about an hour ago, right after i pulled out the relay. Found two blue lights just sittin' around. I keep driving home from portland without my tail lights on and I had to change that. figured while i was working on it I'd change some bulbs, too :p

[Dadams]

definitely adds some aggressiveness to the look Im thinking about hooking the wires to those bulbs to the leds and halos Im getting soon so I can turn on just those or those and my lights

[Ratz]

I like it. Thanks for the picture.

That explains it, as I do not have those small bulbs in my 2011 Sedan headlights.

[Dadams]

oh sorry should'a asked :P I always forget their are sedans. The only thing I see where I live are the LB's and theyre rare at that

[mr_miles]

I should have some pink super bright LED's laying around that will fit that spot, now that i think about it......i should find them and put them in instead.

[Ratz]

I should have some pink super bright LED's laying around that will fit that spot, now that i think about it......i should find them and put them in instead.

Pink?!?! :confused: Are you planing to give the car to your daughter or girlfriend?

[Dadams]

Pink?!?! :confused: Are you planing to give the car to your daughter or girlfriend?

+1 :thumbsup:

[mr_miles]

Lol, nah. I just like screwing with people. takes a real man to pull off pink, etc etc.

when i get my HID' headlights and fogs, i'm going to get the 30000k pink bulbs for the fogs. Regular HID's for the headlights though.

[matthvm]

In Nova Scotia you required to have the DRL working as both for safety inspection and to sell the car. Also you are fined for not having your headlights on anytime .Also the insurance can raise your premiums if you do this anywhere in Canada

[why?]

In Nova Scotia you required to have the DRL working as both for safety inspection and to sell the car. Also you are fined for not having your headlights on anytime .Also the insurance can raise your premiums if you do this anywhere in Canada

indeed. One more strike against canada.

[edmscan]

indeed. One more strike against canada.

Personally I think that my life is worth something, so I will leave my DRL's intact. They are a safety feature of my vehicle (Besides in Canada we are required to have them).

I believe the stat is something like 57% (I think some Swedish study if I recall) less chance of getting into an accident with DRL's. So would I rather have them ... you bet. The alternative of being in a hospital and being mangled sure doesn't sound like fun.

So ... I will take the added safety they offer me and drive with my DRL's.

I know ... sometimes you may just think that your headlights are on and you have no rear tail lights .. yes this can be an issue, but I just turn my headlights on at night. Problem solved.

On my previous vehicle .. I just turned on my headlights all the time (just like wearing a seat belt ... it just became automatic when I got in the car).

I really don't mind the DRL's on my Yaris .. as hopefully they will prevent an accident. Oh yea ... for those that think that we are stupid in Canada for having DRL's, yea maybe but I will gladly take the added safety they provide.

[why?]

Personally I think that my life is worth something, so I will leave my DRL's intact. They are a safety feature of my vehicle (Besides in Canada we are required to have them).

I believe the stat is something like 57% (I think some Swedish study if I recall) less chance of getting into an accident with DRL's. So would I rather have them ... you bet. The alternative of being in a hospital and being mangled sure doesn't sound like fun.

So ... I will take the added safety they offer me and drive with my DRL's.

I know ... sometimes you may just think that your headlights are on and you have no rear tail lights .. yes this can be an issue, but I just turn my headlights on at night. Problem solved.

On my previous vehicle .. I just turned on my headlights all the time (just like wearing a seat belt ... it just became automatic when I got in the car).

I really don't mind the DRL's on my Yaris .. as hopefully they will prevent an accident. Oh yea ... for those that think that we are stupid in Canada for having DRL's, yea maybe but I will gladly take the added safety they provide.

Anyone can make up stats for anything, but saying low powered lights somehow make people see a car that they somehow would not have seen is an insane stretch. If it was that easy there would be no accidents at all.

[MUSKOKA800]

BTW, I hate DRLs. Nothing like burning a light bulb out every 6 months...


FYI, Over 4 years on my OEM headlight bulbs with DRL's operational. Chances are the lower voltage used to run DRL's slightly dimmer than full headlight power does little to steal there life.

[The Limo]

Owned my Yaris since July 28, 2007 and it has DRL's. Both headlights still working fine.
When I was out last Sunday, driving down a country road, I noticed a car coming without DRL's. It was a sort of grey/black colour that matched the colour of the asphalt. I thought about this thread and how hard it was to see this car without DRL's compared to how easy it would be to see it if it had DRL's. After having DRL's for 23 years here in Canada, I think DRL's are right up there with sliced bread. To good of a safety feature to do away with if you have them. MY 2 cents worth.
Roy

[edmscan]

After having DRL's for 23 years here in Canada, I think DRL's are right up there with sliced bread.

I think it comes down to the fact that some people just don't like to be told what to do. They feel that in some way their rights are being infringed upon. Personally I believe that those that have used DRL's for many years (ie Canadians) see the benefit in them and view them as something that helps us be safe.

I know that particularly when it is raining .. that having your lights on can make all the difference between being seen and not.

There will always be people that don't like to be told to do something .. and it is their business what they want to do when it comes to things like DRL's.

I personally am happy that I have something that is working to keep me safe while driving. Enough said .. and as this thread indicates, it is to each to decide if they want to have DRL's on their cars.

[why?]

Owned my Yaris since July 28, 2007 and it has DRL's. Both headlights still working fine.
When I was out last Sunday, driving down a country road, I noticed a car coming without DRL's. It was a sort of grey/black colour that matched the colour of the asphalt. I thought about this thread and how hard it was to see this car without DRL's compared to how easy it would be to see it if it had DRL's. After having DRL's for 23 years here in Canada, I think DRL's are right up there with sliced bread. To good of a safety feature to do away with if you have them. MY 2 cents worth.
Roy

So you are saying a car you obviously saw somehow needs nanny lights? Why?

I think it comes down to the fact that some people just don't like to be told what to do. They feel that in some way their rights are being infringed upon. Personally I believe that those that have used DRL's for many years (ie Canadians) see the benefit in them and view them as something that helps us be safe.

I know that particularly when it is raining .. that having your lights on can make all the difference between being seen and not.

There will always be people that don't like to be told to do something .. and it is their business what they want to do when it comes to things like DRL's.

I personally am happy that I have something that is working to keep me safe while driving. Enough said .. and as this thread indicates, it is to each to decide if they want to have DRL's on their cars.

If I want my lights on I have a little turny thing in my car to turn them on. Not hard.

If you took out all the mandated safety garbage of the Yaris you'd have the car weighing at least 200 pounds less, probably a lot more. That means the car could do everything better, including better gas mileage and being able to avoid accidents better. It would also cost less, by thousands.

If you like drl's, good for you, you should be able to have them. if you like abs, or air bags, or traction control, or any other safety nanny, you should be able to buy it. But there is no reason it needs to be forced down my throat too, because it hurts the car in every way possible for a maybe that doesn't happen very often statistically.

A choice is one thing, deciding that everyone else is too stupid to make a choice is a whole different evil disgusting thing.

[edmscan]

If I want my lights on I have a little turny thing in my car to turn them on. Not hard.


This is exactly what I did with my Honda Accord I used to own .. it was just automatic to turn on the headlights.

I do agree that it is better for people to have choices (and this thread recognizes this by allowing people to make their own choice).

I personally like the safety features that my Yaris has (and I'm more than happy to pay for them) .. as being a subcompact, you are probably smaller than the other party in a collision, and I want all the protection I can get whether it is airbags, abs etc.

You are lucky you don't live in Canada .. as we tend to be a more submissive society and as such we have to live with some things we may not always like. But given a choice .. I wouldn't want to live anyplace else.

[new-yaris-owner]

Just did this little surgery, took about 10 minutes, so easy to do and NOW I will be the master of when I want to put my DRL on or off...

[edmscan]

Just did this little surgery, took about 10 minutes, so easy to do and NOW I will be the master of when I want to put my DRL on or off...

You live in Canada *DOH* You can now expect to get a present from the police if you drive without them ???? (Unless of course you drive a really old car, which I see is not the case here as you drive a 2008 vehicle)

Not what I would have recommended. But everyone has the power to do as they please. It is a free country.

[why?]

This is exactly what I did with my Honda Accord I used to own .. it was just automatic to turn on the headlights.

I do agree that it is better for people to have choices (and this thread recognizes this by allowing people to make their own choice).

I personally like the safety features that my Yaris has (and I'm more than happy to pay for them) .. as being a subcompact, you are probably smaller than the other party in a collision, and I want all the protection I can get whether it is airbags, abs etc.

You are lucky you don't live in Canada .. as we tend to be a more submissive society and as such we have to live with some things we may not always like. But given a choice .. I wouldn't want to live anyplace else.

it certainly has nothing to do with where you live, in more than 1 way canada is to the freedom loving side of the US at this point.

It is more than a bit ridiculous that cars like the Honda CRX and that gen Civic could not be made now because they wouldn't have all the government mandated garbage. Totally absurd. Cars are getting heavier because of all this, which is hurting gas mileage and what is even worse is that it really can't be proven any of it actually saves lives. And at the same time the government is trying to mandate insanely high cafe standards, basically fantasy numbers at this point.

[iamzombie]

Sorry to rez this thread from the dead, but I recently installed an HID kit in my wife's 2007 Yaris LB (canadian model) and have the problem from the OP where the HID's flicker when the DRL come on...

Is there anyway to retain DRL functionality but not cause undue wear on the ballasts for the HID kit?

[CTScott]

Sorry to rez this thread from the dead, but I recently installed an HID kit in my wife's 2007 Yaris LB (canadian model) and have the problem from the OP where the HID's flicker when the DRL come on...

Is there anyway to retain DRL functionality but not cause undue wear on the ballasts for the HID kit?

Yes - You can purchase a device from HID vendors that basically contains a relay and a capacitor. The relay switches power to the HIDs when in DRL mode and the capacitor keeps the relay latched, so the HIDs don't get the pulsed DRL signal.

[deltapark]

Solves the problem and very good photos.:coolpics: It is way too easy to accidentally leave your headlights turned off when the daytime running lights are so bright.:eyebulge: Not such a problem driving, but very bad from the rear because your tail lights don't come on with the DTRL's. I nearly got a ticket for not having tail lights:eek: but got away with just a warning when I explained what had happened. So thanks again for a job well done.:thumbup:

[albee213]

I didn't remove the relay, just unplugged it. Can someone tell me how to disable the little lights in the head lights when the park "running" lights are on?

[IllusionX]

I didn't remove the relay, just unplugged it. Can someone tell me how to disable the little lights in the head lights when the park "running" lights are on?


Unplugging renders the fog lights not working if you have them. Hand brake light will also stop working

[Jerkratt]

I re grounded the fog light wire. Fogs still work for me

[CTScott]

I re grounded the fog light wire. Fogs still work for me

Exactly. There is a DIY on here for disconnecting the DRL module and jumping the one wire to re-enable the fogs. All other lights (and the ebrake indicator) will work fine with it disconnected. The ebrake is actually just an input to it, so you can turn off the DRLs when parked

[Exiwolfman]

I didn't remove the relay, just unplugged it. Can someone tell me how to disable the little lights in the head lights when the park "running" lights are on?
Take the bulbs out lol I m gone replace mine with LED s

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[JustPassinThru]

Years ago I had a Matrix with those lights.

I found by putting a shunt on the Parking Brake switch, it would put the DRLs out - if you switched on the shunt BEFORE taking it out of gear (if you waited until you were in gear, the DSLs would stay on).

Only downside is that the BRAKE warning light would be on. Actually not a bad idea, to warn you that you've got those DSLs off.

[Exiwolfman]

Yup used that trick on my Mazda with yaris its easy plug and play , just unplug

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[spiceyhotwings]

On my 2009 Yaris RS could you please tell me where to look for the DRL relay?

[Rigaud]

It's illegal to remove the DRL in Canada.


Makes no sense anyway to want it removed.

[Exiwolfman]

It's illegal to remove the DRL in Canada.


Makes no sense anyway to want it removed.
And your point is lol
I use my lights when need it I see no point of burning my bulbs out... My car and my opinion.

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[kimona]

It's illegal to remove the DRL in Canada.


Makes no sense anyway to want it removed.

Agreed. What possible reason would someone have to disable DRL's? It's not as if they negatively affect the car's performance or visual appeal in any way. Besides, DRL's are a proven safety feature.

[tmontague]

I'll try and find a pic and let you know what connector it is to unplug. It is a white connector located under the drivers side dash just beside the radio side (right side of steering wheel). Unplug it and you will disable the DRL's. I believe the connector is vertical in orientation as it is long and narrow.

There are various reasons to disable your DRL's. I disabled mine when I hooked up my projectors HID's. The DRL's were causing my HID's to run all the time which is useless, uses excess electricity and prematurely burns the bulbs. This also allowed me to hook up my Halo's to be on all the time with the ignition and that way only those are on in the daytime.

[spiceyhotwings]

I have after market HID headlights (Hi/Lo). Disabling the DRL relay would give me an option of keeping my HID bulbs off during the day. It keeps things way cooler as those HID's get HOT. I wouldn't have to worry about things melting on long trips 5 hour plus or more. This would really add to the length of the life of the bulbs too. I would just turn on my LED running lights that are connected to my parking lights. I would still have my super bright LED DRL on without wearing out my HID's and keeping things cooler. I care about being visible! I would just turn on my headlights (maybe even on HIGH beam) if I needed to be seen even more in the day. So basically I would be driving around most of the time with my (parking lights/LED DRL) on. My cob LED DRL's look way better anyhow and they're freaking bright!

[bladesmith6]

They are not a proven safety feature, if you need headlights on during the day to be seen you need your eyes checked and your license revoked. Government propaganda plain and simple.

[Rigaud]

And your point is lol
I use my lights when need it I see no point of burning my bulbs out... My car and my opinion.

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Not worth explaining.......you couldn't understand.

[Exiwolfman]

Agreed. What possible reason would someone have to disable DRL's? It's not as if they negatively affect the car's performance or visual appeal in any way. Besides, DRL's are a proven safety feature.
HID's is one main reason it's why I disabled mine.

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[Exiwolfman]

Not worth explaining.......you couldn't understand.
And you are? Sorry but most if not all the stuff we do to our car's are illegal.

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[Rigaud]

And you are? Sorry but most if not all the stuff we do to our car's are illegal.

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I obviously know that. Been doing real mods on cars for over 30 years. I simply pointed it out. Did I write not to do it? Nope. Did I say it was safer to keep lights on? Nope.

Chill out and relax a little. lol

Cheers ;)

[Exiwolfman]

I obviously know that. Been doing real mods on cars for over 30 years. I simply pointed it out. Did I write not to do it? Nope. Did I say it was safer to keep lights on? Nope.

Chill out and relax a little. lol

Cheers ;)
Lol....i will after a beer just drove up from Toyota headquarters, doing some courses and I'm frustrated by how ppl drive it taken me 3.5 hrs to drive 156km grrrrrr
Toronto to Collingwood should not take that long lol

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[Rigaud]

Lol....i will after a beer just drove up from Toyota headquarters, doing some courses and I'm frustrated by how ppl drive it taken me 3.5 hrs to drive 156km grrrrrr
Toronto to Collingwood should not take that long lol

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It's all good.:thumbsup:

[kimona]

HID's is one main reason it's why I disabled mine.

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I get it.