they look sweet. looking forward to seeing more pics. thanks brotha
DRL Disable but keep Auto Headlights
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they look sweet. looking forward to seeing more pics. thanks brotha
MadeInMaine
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any update on this?
I definitely want the DRLs disabled while still having the auto lights
I definitely want the DRLs disabled while still having the auto lights
Pin2?
I'm not exactly sure what pin on the relay is pin 2. Does anyone know if you count from the wider side or the other side? I tried from the wide side by bending the pin next to the wide one down and it caused one side of the brights to not operate. Not sure what it did to the DRL because I didn't realize at the time that the truck had to be running for the DRLs to work. If the pin next to the wider pin is pin 2 then I know that the brights will not operate correctly.
Has anyone come up with a way to disable DRL and leave the headlight switch in auto or has anyone figured out this pin 2 or green wire mod?
I have added halo's and LED strips to mine that run independent of the DRLs but want to be able to disable the DRL yet still have brights and use the auto headlights.
I'm not exactly sure what pin on the relay is pin 2. Does anyone know if you count from the wider side or the other side? I tried from the wide side by bending the pin next to the wide one down and it caused one side of the brights to not operate. Not sure what it did to the DRL because I didn't realize at the time that the truck had to be running for the DRLs to work. If the pin next to the wider pin is pin 2 then I know that the brights will not operate correctly.
Has anyone come up with a way to disable DRL and leave the headlight switch in auto or has anyone figured out this pin 2 or green wire mod?
I have added halo's and LED strips to mine that run independent of the DRLs but want to be able to disable the DRL yet still have brights and use the auto headlights.
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Saker
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Look back at post # 10 at the PDF files, it has the picture of pin# orientation.
When you get it to work, please post up pictures of everything, explaining with details so it will help everyone interested!
Mod to turn off the DRL on gen 5 2014
It was very simple. I pulled the relay and instead of cutting pin 2 I bent it down and formed it so that the relay can still be plugged in. Now my lights work in auto without the DRLs on and my modified headlights, halo's and LED tubes look great.
It was very simple. I pulled the relay and instead of cutting pin 2 I bent it down and formed it so that the relay can still be plugged in. Now my lights work in auto without the DRLs on and my modified headlights, halo's and LED tubes look great.
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Saker
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[MENTION=123179]Kc_fan[/MENTION],
Can you pull the relay, take the best photo of the pins on the relay and repost it here?
The post with all of the lights on, I assume that from the "Auto On" feature working......
If you turn off the "Auto On" feature, does it work like other T4R's without "Auto On"?
MadeInMaine
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agreed
please take a pic of where the relay is located, the pin location, and what you did!
Thanks boss
Some more pics
Here's another pic, this is the relay showing pin 2 bent and formed. I'm not sure what you meant by the other question but I can tell you everything works now except for the DRL. The brights work the flash bright works and all other light functions. The auto works as designed and all other switch positions work as designed.
Here's another pic, this is the relay showing pin 2 bent and formed. I'm not sure what you meant by the other question but I can tell you everything works now except for the DRL. The brights work the flash bright works and all other light functions. The auto works as designed and all other switch positions work as designed.
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Saker
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Thank you.
I will give this a try on my non-auto headlight system on my SR5 and report back with the results.
Saker
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DRL Disabled on Non "Auto" Headlights System
DRL Disabled on Non "Auto" Headlights System on my SR5 Premium.
So disabling them is the same as Auto Headlight systems, by bending pin #2 out of the way without any adverse issues!
I used a pair of needle nosed pliers to bend the pin down and firmly to the side as pictured.
DRL's don't come on.
Parking lights function as normal.
Low Beams and fogs function as normal.
High Beams function as normal.
Tail lights, stop lights and turn signals function as normal.
Thanks to [MENTION=4160]KDCane[/MENTION] for starting this thread!
Thanks [MENTION=123179]Kc_fan[/MENTION] for trying this and taking the photos for the rest of us! :first:
So, here are my photos of the relay and the parking lights on and NO DRL's !
DRL Disabled on Non "Auto" Headlights System on my SR5 Premium.
So disabling them is the same as Auto Headlight systems, by bending pin #2 out of the way without any adverse issues!
I used a pair of needle nosed pliers to bend the pin down and firmly to the side as pictured.
DRL's don't come on.
Parking lights function as normal.
Low Beams and fogs function as normal.
High Beams function as normal.
Tail lights, stop lights and turn signals function as normal.
Thanks to [MENTION=4160]KDCane[/MENTION] for starting this thread!
Thanks [MENTION=123179]Kc_fan[/MENTION] for trying this and taking the photos for the rest of us! :first:
So, here are my photos of the relay and the parking lights on and NO DRL's !
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Wonderful!!!!!
This has been on my list for a while, thank you for actually executing on it!
:hail:
Now, I just would like to know how to tape off that signal which go to pin2, and use it to drive a different light system.
[MENTION=123179]Kc_fan[/MENTION] , by the way, I would like to know which "halo" product did you use, and did you have picture of the install?
This has been on my list for a while, thank you for actually executing on it!
:hail:
Now, I just would like to know how to tape off that signal which go to pin2, and use it to drive a different light system.
[MENTION=123179]Kc_fan[/MENTION] , by the way, I would like to know which "halo" product did you use, and did you have picture of the install?
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MadeInMaine
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We shall throw a gala in your name gentlemen, it shall be remembered for ages.
Good work fellas!
Good work fellas!
I will provide more confirmation that this works like a charm.
Just take a flathead screwdriver and push the pin back. Took all of 10 seconds.
Thanks KC Fan for actually trying this based on the information that was posted before!
I suppose the good thing is if you ever wanted to have DRL again you could either bend the pin back or get a new relay. No wires had to be cut.
Just take a flathead screwdriver and push the pin back. Took all of 10 seconds.
Thanks KC Fan for actually trying this based on the information that was posted before!
I suppose the good thing is if you ever wanted to have DRL again you could either bend the pin back or get a new relay. No wires had to be cut.
I ordered custom headlights from Custom Auto Lighting Upgrades. They were very expensive and took a long time to be finished but they did a good job.
Saker
Senior Member
I have to say I am thoroughly pleased with the outcome of this easy mod not to have DRL's burning and my parking lights on.
Knowing it's not for everyone, but that's ok too, as they don't have to do anything and keep their DRL's.
Definitely reminds me of old school, BDRL (before Daytime Running Lights).
Cheers!
Knowing it's not for everyone, but that's ok too, as they don't have to do anything and keep their DRL's.
Definitely reminds me of old school, BDRL (before Daytime Running Lights).
Cheers!
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