Is there a way to "enable" daytime running lights? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Shinare · 04-15-2013, 03:16 PM

I have a 2009 Yaris LB and noticed when sitting in front of a shop window that it does not have DTR's. Is this a setting somewhere that I can "turn on" or is it something that has to be installed from the factory?

jpmck03 · 04-15-2013, 03:34 PM

You could just turn your lights one when you start the car...

Otherwise, I'm 99.99% that, except for the new model, no Yaris hatchback came with DRL.

CTScott · 04-15-2013, 03:40 PM

DRLs were standard equipment for 2008 and 2009, so the prior owner may have disabled yours. If you want to know for sure if it was built with them, shoot me your VIN, or take a look under the dash above and to the right of the steering column for the DRL module.

Shinare · 04-15-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

DRLs were standard equipment for 2008 and 2009, so the prior owner may have disabled yours. If you want to know for sure if it was built with them, shoot me your VIN, or take a look under the dash above and to the right of the steering column for the DRL module.

I don't have it with me, but I sent it to you last week I think. (if you still have it)

MadMax · 04-15-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

DRLs were standard equipment for 2008 and 2009, so the prior owner may have disabled yours. If you want to know for sure if it was built with them, shoot me your VIN, or take a look under the dash above and to the right of the steering column for the DRL module.

Wait, what? My 2008 didn't come with DRLs, and I am the original owner...

CTScott · 04-15-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Wait, what? My 2008 didn't come with DRLs, and I am the original owner...

It looks like for 2008, like 2009, they were only standard on cold area spec. Yaris.

MadMax · 04-15-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

It looks like for 2008, like 2009, they were only standard on cold area spec. Yaris.

Thanks, I thought there was some distinguishing difference. Whereas I always drive with my lights on, I still prefer the option of being able to turn them off myself if so desired.

nookandcrannycar · 04-22-2013, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

It looks like for 2008, like 2009, they were only standard on cold area spec. Yaris.

and included in the All Weather Package option ($110.00) on my 2007 cold area spec Yaris (shipped to CT and purchased in RI).

jambo101 · 04-23-2013, 03:27 AM

If you dont have DRL and you want them just turning your lights on would be the logical plan-B.

Shinare · 04-15-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

DRLs were standard equipment for 2008 and 2009, so the prior owner may have disabled yours. If you want to know for sure if it was built with them, shoot me your VIN, or take a look under the dash above and to the right of the steering column for the DRL module.

I found it in my PM history and PM'ed it to ya again in case you deleted it. :) Thanks!

CTScott · 04-15-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinare

I found it in my PM history and PM'ed it to ya again in case you deleted it. :) Thanks!

I forgot about having looked up the keyless entry piece for you...

It turns out your car does not have the DRLs. For 2009 it was part of the cold are spec, and yours was not built with that package.

There is a different under dash harness for ones with and without it, so unfortunately adding them is not as easy as plugging the module in. The easiest way to add a set would be to use one of the Phillips DRL kits.

Shinare · 04-15-2013, 05:37 PM

Thanks for your efforts Scott, its not that important, just something I thought was odd that wasn't "working" and would be nice if there was a free way of getting them to work. heh

04-15-2013, 03:16 PM	#1
Shinare Bronze bombshell yaris Drives: 09 Yaris HB 3door Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 641	Is there a way to "enable" daytime running lights? I have a 2009 Yaris LB and noticed when sitting in front of a shop window that it does not have DTR's. Is this a setting somewhere that I can "turn on" or is it something that has to be installed from the factory? __________________ Now I drive a CARMINE RED METALLIC 09 Yaris 3-door!! I'm Back!!! WooHoo!! Mods done so far: Tinted windows, Viper 211HV Remote Keyless Entry, Atoto Android headunit, backup camera, steering wheel controls Before it was totaled I drove a 2007 Black Sand Pearl 3 Door Lift-Back M/T with 49k miles. Stock Everything except for black tint, all red badges, red dash, and stealth garage door opener. Ultra-Gauge mounted on steering wheel. A1 Electric MES Central Locks and Avital 3100 Alarm system.

04-15-2013, 03:34 PM	#2
jpmck03 View User's Garage Drives: 2018 Volkswagen GTI Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PA Posts: 893	You could just turn your lights one when you start the car... Otherwise, I'm 99.99% that, except for the new model, no Yaris hatchback came with DRL. __________________ my {(retired) ride} - {mi ssk: review, diy} - {mi lw cp: review, diy} - {foglight install} - {painted emblem: experiment, diy}

04-15-2013, 03:40 PM	#3
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	DRLs were standard equipment for 2008 and 2009, so the prior owner may have disabled yours. If you want to know for sure if it was built with them, shoot me your VIN, or take a look under the dash above and to the right of the steering column for the DRL module. __________________

04-23-2013, 03:27 AM	#9
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	If you dont have DRL and you want them just turning your lights on would be the logical plan-B. __________________ Have Yaris will travel..

04-15-2013, 05:37 PM	#12
Shinare Bronze bombshell yaris Drives: 09 Yaris HB 3door Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 641	Thanks for your efforts Scott, its not that important, just something I thought was odd that wasn't "working" and would be nice if there was a free way of getting them to work. heh __________________ Now I drive a CARMINE RED METALLIC 09 Yaris 3-door!! I'm Back!!! WooHoo!! Mods done so far: Tinted windows, Viper 211HV Remote Keyless Entry, Atoto Android headunit, backup camera, steering wheel controls Before it was totaled I drove a 2007 Black Sand Pearl 3 Door Lift-Back M/T with 49k miles. Stock Everything except for black tint, all red badges, red dash, and stealth garage door opener. Ultra-Gauge mounted on steering wheel. A1 Electric MES Central Locks and Avital 3100 Alarm system.

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