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10-24-2012, 03:36 AM | #1 |
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How to: remove daytime running lights on a 2013 STi
Couldn't find a decent how to, so I snapped a couple of pics. Its really quite simple and I figured it out myself with the help of a few random posts.
1) Remove the two clips holding the intake scoop by unscrewing them slightly and then popping them out with your flat head. The scoop then just pulls out. 2) Next you are going to unclip the MAF sensor, and the two clips holding the airbox/ filter. At this point, split the box open and carefully remove the filter. You may want to clean or replace it while you are at this too. 3) After that, there is a bolt and a nut that needs removing. One is tucked under the left of the passenger fender, and the other down to the right of the airbox when facing it. After that, unscrew the hose clamp and work the tube off the box. 4)At this point it will be easier if you take the screw cap off the headlight on the interior. It just screws off by hand. Once that is off, unclip the tubing clipped onto the right side of the air box, and then go ahead and work the two half's of the air box out. The front half of it will have a bottle under it which you will have to work out with it. Once that is out, you can get to work on the cable. 5) You will see the two clips way down left under the light. Unclip the grey connector. Zip tie it away somewhere, i made sure to point the ends down just incase some moisture gets near it. [b]And that's it, you are done. Just reverse steps 1-4 and you are good to go![/B |
10-24-2012, 12:27 PM | #2 |
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If you do this will you loose the use of your high beams?
Thanks! |
10-24-2012, 04:58 PM | #3 |
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05-21-2013, 12:02 PM | #4 |
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10-24-2012, 01:17 PM | #5 |
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I just took off the little cover on the side of the bumper, you can see the module as soon as you remove it. and no it doesn't disable the highbeams!
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10-24-2012, 02:39 PM | #6 |
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I used this method as well. The vent will pop off when you slide it to the rear allowing easy access to the drl connection.
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01-01-2013, 01:33 AM | #7 |
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10-24-2012, 01:43 PM | #8 |
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Cool Thanks. Ill do this when i get to see my car again!
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10-24-2012, 07:20 PM | #9 |
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but why remove drl's?
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10-24-2012, 10:32 PM | #10 |
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DRLs run your high beam at a lower wattage, hence the resister that they run through. This lower wattage can cause the filament to burn out faster. In addition, to some they look ugly.
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12-31-2012, 06:02 PM | #11 |
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I disabled my DTRL on my 2013 WRX a few days back. I went in from the bottom right in front of the passenger side tire. 2x plastic clips and 1x 10mm nut ( I I recall correctly). Bend the plastic down and everything is right there. Less than 5 min job, not including jacking up the car.
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01-01-2013, 01:32 AM | #12 |
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I just went from under the passenger splash gaurd by the end of the front bumper bent it down stuck arm in there in plugged and put splash guard back 2 min job haha on my 13 wrx.
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05-09-2013, 10:51 AM | #13 |
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I removed this connector yet they still come on every time I put the key in. Any advice? I can't stand this feature
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05-09-2013, 03:49 PM | #14 |
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I am really confussed by this "mod." But hey, everyone cant agree on everything. However, I will say nice post for those that dont (for some odd reason) like DRL...
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05-10-2013, 12:56 AM | #15 |
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Going to be doing this tomorrow! Nice write up.
For those not getting why someone would do this, your headlights are a "wear" item. Why run them and wear them out faster then they need to? It's actually really nice to see the DRL fad starting to go away. Many new cars I'm noticing don't have them. |
05-18-2013, 12:45 AM | #16 | |
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going to remove them tomorrow so that i can save brake pad and rotor life. |
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05-18-2013, 09:39 AM | #17 |
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05-10-2013, 12:10 PM | #18 | |
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Wear and tear? The bulbs are like $10 a piece and the wear is negligible because they are run at a much lower power for DRLs. |
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05-10-2013, 12:34 PM | #19 |
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haha no worries then! We can agree to disagree
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05-10-2013, 12:16 PM | #20 |
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^ Yeah, what he said. Doesn't seem like it's worth it; from a safety standpoint.
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05-10-2013, 03:00 PM | #21 |
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So the only reason to do it is to safe life on the bulb? lol... like i neomax said --- agree to disagree
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05-10-2013, 03:10 PM | #22 |
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The stock DRLs in my opinion are not very appealing. Need something that stands out a bit more
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05-10-2013, 03:26 PM | #23 |
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sorry, but i'll take the stock DRLs over your LED faux audi kit any day. not to be mean. the stock DRLs look good IMO. swap em out for a yellow noyka bulb. had mine for 2 years and never had a problem.
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02-20-2014, 04:11 PM | #24 |
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I didn't like the stock DRL either but I didn't disabled it. I just switched it to my oem fogs instead so now my fogs are my DRL.
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02-16-2015, 03:15 AM | #25 |
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I always drive with my lights on.
But every day there is a time when I need them OFF. It's incredibly annoying to have to blind the cops at the gate when I'm getting on base. You have to turn off your lights when you approach the gate, but that's not possible here. Not even when you flip it to parking lights. Thank you for posting this easy solution, all the gate guards on military installations salute you. |
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