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paulwardinc
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| | Subject: No more DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Fri Aug 19, 2011 4:57 pm | |
| Simply unplug the plug just behind the left turn signal under the hood. I left mine butted together to help keep out the elements. Now I decide what lights are on not the FJC.
I can link to pics on the blue forum if needed. |
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rylandnc
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| | Subject: Re: No more DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:44 pm | |
| Thanks Paul. Done! That was easy, even with my fat nubby fingered hand. |
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paulwardinc
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| | Subject: Re: No more DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:04 pm | |
| Yeah I figured it would be hard as well! I actually reached right in and pulled it apart right away. It took like 5 seconds total! |
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CarolinaCruiser15
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| | Subject: Re: No more DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:59 pm | |
| Yup, I did this a few months ago. I figured I paid all this money for better headlights, no way did I want to be wasting them in daylight!! lol _________________ 2007 Black Cherry FJSylvania Silverstar Ultra Headlights : PIAA Fogs on OEM Brush Guard: Bandi Mount w/ 4' Firestik : Axe/Shovel Mount : GY Duratracs 285/70/17 : Bushwacker Fender Flares : Pioneer headunit : 12" Infinity Sub : GOBI Ladder : Blackout Hood Decal : LED Dome Lights : ARB Full Rack : Safari Snorkel w/ "Scuba Mod" : LED backup lights : Rough Country front lift w/ Day Star rear spacers : Flowmaster : LED Mirror Lights : Ricochet front and LCA skids : XD Spy wheels email: villegas15@gmail.com  ] |
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paulwardinc
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| | Subject: Re: No more DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:06 pm | |
| That's exactly why I did it and for some reason I think the FJ just looks goofy with just the lights on and not any others. |
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Scottydog
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| | Subject: Re: No more DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:11 pm | |
| I can't seem to get mine apart...do I need to squeeze something? My stubbies are having trouble...
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CarolinaCruiser15
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| | Subject: Re: No more DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:13 pm | |
| Yeah, its basically a wire harness so you have to squeeze one of the sides. Heres the writeup I found in the Blue Room. Its a bit of a pain but definitely do-able. I wrapped (the best I could) electrical tape around each side after disconnecting it.
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/how-technical-articles/40854-daytime-running-lights-drl-disconnect.html _________________ 2007 Black Cherry FJSylvania Silverstar Ultra Headlights : PIAA Fogs on OEM Brush Guard: Bandi Mount w/ 4' Firestik : Axe/Shovel Mount : GY Duratracs 285/70/17 : Bushwacker Fender Flares : Pioneer headunit : 12" Infinity Sub : GOBI Ladder : Blackout Hood Decal : LED Dome Lights : ARB Full Rack : Safari Snorkel w/ "Scuba Mod" : LED backup lights : Rough Country front lift w/ Day Star rear spacers : Flowmaster : LED Mirror Lights : Ricochet front and LCA skids : XD Spy wheels email: villegas15@gmail.com ] |
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paulwardinc
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| | Subject: Re: No more DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:19 pm | |
| Yeah there is a clip on one side to keep it together. Put your left hip against the bumper then reach in with your left hand and use your thumb to hit the tab while pulling apart... While patting your head with you right hand and whistling dixie. It will come right apart.
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paulwardinc
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| | Subject: Re: No more DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:20 pm | |
| Most of that actually will work. |
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Scottydog
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| | Subject: Re: No more DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:24 pm | |
| OUCH...got it.
thanks
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Bilstein 5100s Front, OME Rear Springs Rear, 285/70/17 Falken Rocky Mountain ATS, OEM Brush Guard, OEM Sliders, K&N Drop-in, Hot 12v Outlet, Custom FJammer, LED Dome Lights, MPac Rear Door Storage, Orange Boxx Custom P.S.D. Rear Side Storage, Fourtreks Hi-Lift Mount, Custom Shovel/Axe Mount, Blacked-out Emblems, Scuba Driver Mod, Smittybilt Air Compressor, Midland 75-822 CB with 4' Firestik on Bandi Mount, Sylvania Silverstar Ultra Headlights
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CarolinaCruiser15
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| | Subject: Re: No more DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:25 pm | |
| Score!  _________________ 2007 Black Cherry FJSylvania Silverstar Ultra Headlights : PIAA Fogs on OEM Brush Guard: Bandi Mount w/ 4' Firestik : Axe/Shovel Mount : GY Duratracs 285/70/17 : Bushwacker Fender Flares : Pioneer headunit : 12" Infinity Sub : GOBI Ladder : Blackout Hood Decal : LED Dome Lights : ARB Full Rack : Safari Snorkel w/ "Scuba Mod" : LED backup lights : Rough Country front lift w/ Day Star rear spacers : Flowmaster : LED Mirror Lights : Ricochet front and LCA skids : XD Spy wheels email: villegas15@gmail.com ] |
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Sun Cruiser 6
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| | Subject: Re: No more DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:31 pm | |
| I tried doing this but when I disconnect the plug the DRL's go off but my bumper mounted Hella 500's come on. I have no idea why this happens but I know it has something to do with the fact that the Hella's are wired in to the high beams. The hella"s are not independently switched. _________________ Jami2008 Sunfusion A/T FJ Cruiser |
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Xx_Black-out
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| | Subject: Re: No more DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:04 am | |
| | Sun Cruiser 6 wrote: | | I tried doing this but when I disconnect the plug the DRL's go off but my bumper mounted Hella 500's come on. I have no idea why this happens but I know it has something to do with the fact that the Hella's are wired in to the high beams. The hella"s are not independently switched. |
Did you get this resolved? Are you running the Hella wiring harness or the OE harness? |
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Sun Cruiser 6
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| | Subject: Re: No more DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:39 pm | |
| Running the Hella harness and ran the switch line off the high beams. This way when I flip on the HB's the Hellas come on as well. This has saved me from taking out several deer. _________________ Jami2008 Sunfusion A/T FJ Cruiser |
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paulwardinc
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| | Subject: Re: No more DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:46 pm | |
| I think I'm going to completely rewire my PIAAs so that they are away from the headlights all together! Especially since I'll be doing the HID conversion on the PIAAs soon. |
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