Change the DRLs? - Toyota Yaris Forums

IsLNdbOi · 09-25-2006, 09:24 PM

Dunno if it's possible, but if I get fog lights installed, can I change it so the fog lights are the DRLs instead of the main headlights?

What would be needed for this?

vodkalush · 09-25-2006, 10:00 PM

couldnt u just leave them on?

IsLNdbOi · 09-25-2006, 11:16 PM

Thanks, but that doesn't answer my question. I think if we did this, we could still have DRLs if we put HIDs in to replace our headlights.

vodkalush · 09-25-2006, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

Thanks, but that doesn't answer my question. I think if we did this, we could still have DRLs if we put HIDs in to replace our headlights.

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I'm sorry, i didnt see where you goin where going with the question...*

couldnt you just re-route to drl "on" wires to go to the fogs, not the hls? I dont have the DRLs so I'm not sure how the wireing/box looks like....

I'll look the manual to see if the above can be done

IsLNdbOi · 09-26-2006, 07:10 AM

Is this possible? Do you guys think it would be difficult to do this?

GabL · 09-26-2006, 08:28 AM

In Canada spec, the fog light can only be turn on when you have the headlight turned on. But of course you can re-route the wires to have a different setup. You just have to find the wire diagram to work with.

*Chris07LB* · 09-26-2006, 11:50 AM

A DRL works off of a dual filliment bulb, aka -high/low single bulb. The bulb is sent a lower current to light up the low beam end, and if you notice, is actually dimmer then if you had your low beams on.

IsLNdbOi · 09-26-2006, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris07LB

A DRL works off of a dual filliment bulb, aka -high/low single bulb. The bulb is sent a lower current to light up the low beam end, and if you notice, is actually dimmer then if you had your low beams on.

And?

Not trying to be rude. Just don't understand what you're saying or trying to get at. Does that mean you can't use fog lights as DRLs? I've seen some cars that do that.

vodkalush · 09-26-2006, 12:42 PM

i think what hes saying is the DRl regulates the power to the HLs so it would be sending a power signal to weak to power the fog lights, or if not then they would simply be "dull"

there is always a risk of ruiniung a device by running the wrong power to it, under/over voltage/wattage.

atleast to my understanding.

ChinoCharles · 09-26-2006, 12:54 PM

Why wouldn't you just remove the DRL relay and leave your fogs on????????

paultyler_82 · 09-26-2006, 05:55 PM

The signal shouldn't be too weak for fog bulbs, they are halogens, they'll light up. I think it can be done, it's just a matter of finding the right wires to swap around. It shouldn't matter that the headlights are Dual filament...

IsLNdbOi · 09-26-2006, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by paultyler_82

The signal shouldn't be too weak for fog bulbs, they are halogens, they'll light up. I think it can be done, it's just a matter of finding the right wires to swap around. It shouldn't matter that the headlights are Dual filament...

That's what I was thinking. The bulbs I'm looking at using for my fog lights are PIAA's Extreme White H11 bulbs. They're supposedly 55/65w just like the headlights.

tomjasz · 09-26-2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

Dunno if it's possible, but if I get fog lights installed, can I change it so the fog lights are the DRLs instead of the main headlights?

What would be needed for this?

Fog Lights? LOL I think we had fog once in Las Vegas in 1973.....

ChinoCharles · 09-26-2006, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tomjasz

Fog Lights? LOL I think we had fog once in Las Vegas in 1973.....

HAHAHA

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IsLNdbOi · 09-26-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tomjasz

Fog Lights? LOL I think we had fog once in Las Vegas in 1973.....

I'm gonna be moving to northern Cali in about two months. I'm gonna get HIDs retrofitted, but don't want to just disable the DRLs so I was thinking the fog lights could be used as the DRLs by simply connecting them to that DRL relay or box that Chris07LB had instructions about disabling.

*Chris07LB* · 09-27-2006, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

And?

Not trying to be rude. Just don't understand what you're saying or trying to get at. Does that mean you can't use fog lights as DRLs? I've seen some cars that do that.

Anything can be done with a little R&D. Have I tried? NO. Will I try? NO.

ChinoCharles · 09-27-2006, 03:50 PM

ownedkid.jpg

Not even sure if the picture is applicable to the situation, but you have to admit... that shits hilarious.

IsLNdbOi · 09-27-2006, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris07LB

Anything can be done with a little R&D. Have I tried? NO. Will I try? NO.

Well I wasn't asking if you were going to try it. What's with all the drama?

09-25-2006, 09:24 PM	#1
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	Change the DRLs? Dunno if it's possible, but if I get fog lights installed, can I change it so the fog lights are the DRLs instead of the main headlights? What would be needed for this?

09-25-2006, 10:00 PM	#2
vodkalush I drive a yarrrris View User's Garage Drives: 07 Sedan Polar White Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,009	couldnt u just leave them on? __________________ Docotrs say all the drikning has mesesd up my seplilng and radieng Get your YarisWorld.com stickers here!!! The Official Toyota Thailand Accessories Order Thread will work for parts

09-26-2006, 12:42 PM	#9
vodkalush I drive a yarrrris View User's Garage Drives: 07 Sedan Polar White Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,009	i think what hes saying is the DRl regulates the power to the HLs so it would be sending a power signal to weak to power the fog lights, or if not then they would simply be "dull" there is always a risk of ruiniung a device by running the wrong power to it, under/over voltage/wattage. atleast to my understanding. __________________ Docotrs say all the drikning has mesesd up my seplilng and radieng Get your YarisWorld.com stickers here!!! The Official Toyota Thailand Accessories Order Thread will work for parts

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09-25-2006, 11:16 PM	#3
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	Thanks, but that doesn't answer my question. I think if we did this, we could still have DRLs if we put HIDs in to replace our headlights.

09-26-2006, 07:10 AM	#5
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	Is this possible? Do you guys think it would be difficult to do this?

09-26-2006, 08:28 AM	#6
GabL I want JDM bumpers! View User's Garage Drives: 5 Dr Yaris RS in Blazing Blue Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 419	In Canada spec, the fog light can only be turn on when you have the headlight turned on. But of course you can re-route the wires to have a different setup. You just have to find the wire diagram to work with.

09-26-2006, 11:50 AM	#7
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	A DRL works off of a dual filliment bulb, aka -high/low single bulb. The bulb is sent a lower current to light up the low beam end, and if you notice, is actually dimmer then if you had your low beams on.

09-26-2006, 12:54 PM	#10
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Why wouldn't you just remove the DRL relay and leave your fogs on????????

09-26-2006, 05:55 PM	#11
paultyler_82 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Meteorite Metallic Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 441	The signal shouldn't be too weak for fog bulbs, they are halogens, they'll light up. I think it can be done, it's just a matter of finding the right wires to swap around. It shouldn't matter that the headlights are Dual filament...

09-27-2006, 03:50 PM	#17
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	ownedkid.jpg Not even sure if the picture is applicable to the situation, but you have to admit... that shits hilarious.