Daytime running lights - how to turn off?

[mel s]

Originally Posted by TXiceman

Then you get the folks driving well after dusk with PARKING lights. These are PARKING lights, nor DRIVING lights.
Ken

TXiceman
Although it sounds imposable/improbable, years ago, (in Wisconsin), it was illegal to drive with ONLY your parking lights ON, (day or night).... the headlights could be on anytime.

I know that because a state patrol officer, (on what to that point had been a perfectly NICE day), pulled me over and issued me citation for driving with my parking lights on!

As crazy as it sounds, at that time, in order for a vehical to pass a state safety inspection, the front and rear parking lights had to work.... (even if the vehicle's front parking lights went OFF when the headlights where turned ON, as was the case with my '57 Buick).

The parking lights had to work but it was illegal to use them, (except when parked).

Mel
'96 Safari

[FIRE UP]

Originally Posted by mel stuplich

TXiceman
Although it sounds imposable/improbable, years ago, (in Wisconsin), it was illegal to drive with ONLY your parking lights ON, (day or night).... the headlights could be on anytime.

I know that because a state patrol officer, (on what to that point had been a perfectly NICE day), pulled me over and issued me citation for driving with my parking lights on!

As crazy as it sounds, at that time, in order for a vehical to pass a state safety inspection, the front and rear parking lights had to work.... (even if the vehicle's front parking lights went OFF when the headlights where turned ON, as was the case with my '57 Buick).

The parking lights had to work but it was illegal to use them, (except when parked).

Mel
'96 Safari

The same law was and, if I'm not mistaken, still used today in CA. (illegal to drive w/parking lights only at any time)
Scott

[Rich-n-Linda]

Interesting discussion to be sure, but can anyone answer my original question?


Rich & Linda

[njs42]

Originally Posted by Rich-n-Linda

Interesting discussion to be sure, but can anyone answer my original question?


Rich & Linda

In post #15 I provided three links labeled how to disable DRL's. Did you look them up?

[ernieh]

Originally Posted by Rich-n-Linda

Interesting discussion to be sure, but can anyone answer my original question?


Rich & Linda

Did you read my reply #29?

[Gadget Man]

Rich,

I disabled my DRL's. Here's a link to my discussion.

Good luck.

Craig

[camping fam]

that must be why my hid bulbs are flickering

[Rich-n-Linda]

Originally Posted by njs42

In post #15 I provided three links labeled how to disable DRL's. Did you look them up?

Yes, but none of them apply to the Freightliner chassis.


Rich & Linda

[Rich-n-Linda]

Originally Posted by Craig P.

Rich,

I disabled my DRL's. Here's a link to my discussion.

Good luck.

Craig

BINGO!! This is what I was looking for. And this does apply to my chassis. Thanks, Craig!


Rich & Linda

[sirpurrcival]

Just as an afterthought, does disabling the DRL's affect your insurance? Disabling safety features doesn't usually resonate well with such companies. Might be an idea to double check that.

[AndyZ]

Originally Posted by Rich-n-Linda

1) I don't like them.

2) They are not required in the US.

3) 99% of other vehicles on the road do not have them.

4) If I ever go to Canada (doubtful) I'll turn my headlights on.

Now you know...


Rich & Linda

I agree with you 100% and have asked the same question on other forums I always brings out these Hollyier than thou types I wish they would mind their own business it's not like we are trying to disable emission controls or anything that is required by law for that matter. Personally I don't like the idea of the lights coming on when I am leaving predawn and shining into some ones campsite or coming in to one after dark and overpowering some ones campfire when my night vision and parking lights work better at 5 MPH in a campground. If any one don't understand that they are the ones that need help