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Jerkratt · 03-08-2009, 06:54 PM

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

kac · 07-19-2009, 02:40 AM

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 · 07-19-2009, 05:58 PM

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 · 07-19-2009, 11:12 PM

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 · 07-20-2009, 08:36 AM

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 · 07-20-2009, 10:38 AM

Those things really need a switch to disable them.

Keith Tinari · 07-21-2009, 11:25 AM

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...

MUSKOKA800 · 06-26-2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Tinari

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.

BrianS · 07-28-2009, 06:41 PM

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!

relay.jpg

*Chris07LB* · 07-28-2009, 08:44 PM

Welcome.

why? · 10-27-2009, 03:38 PM

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

amtoro · 11-13-2009, 10:19 AM

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 · 11-13-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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. · 11-17-2009, 10:18 PM

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

Kaya B. · 12-22-2009, 12:18 PM

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

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

CTScott · 12-22-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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... :(

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 · 12-22-2009, 02:46 PM

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. · 12-27-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

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.

03-08-2009, 06:54 PM	#1
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,379	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 __________________ "It hurts more when its wet"

07-21-2009, 11:25 AM	#7
Keith Tinari Scrubble with a poke. Drives: 2009 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holland PA. Posts: 166	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... __________________ "If you cannot find truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?" Dogen

07-28-2009, 06:41 PM	#9
BrianS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris 3DR LB Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 19	Excellent 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! relay.jpg

10-27-2009, 03:38 PM	#11
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	so excited that this worked. So everyone do this since the new ones won't have drl's, the lucky peoples. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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07-19-2009, 02:40 AM	#2
kac View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite 3dr Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West/Central Illinois Posts: 540	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.

07-19-2009, 05:58 PM	#3
RomGrr View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 24	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.

07-19-2009, 11:12 PM	#4
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	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.

07-20-2009, 08:36 AM	#5
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	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!

07-20-2009, 10:38 AM	#6
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Those things really need a switch to disable them.

07-28-2009, 08:44 PM	#10
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Welcome.

11-13-2009, 10:19 AM	#12
amtoro Drives: 2009 3LB Metheorite Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 14	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

11-17-2009, 10:18 PM	#14
Kaya B. View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Istanbul, Turkey Posts: 24	Thank you for your detailed how to. I'll try in my 2010 tomorrow.

12-22-2009, 12:18 PM	#15
Kaya B. View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Istanbul, Turkey Posts: 24	hey, we couldn't find the relay... also, the authorized service told it can be turned off from computer. but they couldn't... :(

12-22-2009, 02:46 PM	#17
upgradedyaris Drives: Yaris & Supra Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here Posts: 118	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.)