Daytime Running Lights - Quickest disconnect?

brotherx · 03-24-2004, 10:17 PM

Just looking for the easiest/safest way to disconnect the DRLs.

Sounds like there is a plug somewhere, but I'm not sure where.

-Thanks

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GLwagon · 03-24-2004, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by brotherx
...the easiest way to disconnect the DRLs...

Engine bay, passengers side, down by the frame between engine & strut tower, shiny silver box marked "HOT" (one plug, with 2 wires). Unplug, zip-tie so wires not dangling, done.

MikeWRX-NJ · 03-24-2004, 11:30 PM

that may the quickest, but if you are running HIDs not the best way.

drop the glove box, find the green plug marked DRL right in front of you, unplug. re-install glove box.

time 15 minutes, tools screw driver.

cnk · 03-24-2004, 11:33 PM

Yeah. . .do the one next to the glovebox. That's the actual DRL module. The one in the engine bay is just a resistor pack.

Calvin

brunetmj · 03-25-2004, 12:02 AM

Orson · 03-25-2004, 01:05 PM

I did the one under the glove box. I didn't have to disassemble anything - I just reached in and disconnected.

PsiRRizzed247 · 03-25-2004, 05:27 PM

hey, would that be the reason my hid's on 02 sti projectors would come on right when I release the p-brake? hehe I only disconnected the tic tac box.....

cnk · 03-25-2004, 08:56 PM

Yes. . that's why your HID's come on. Pull the plug by the glovebox and it won't happen again.

Calvin

WRXsPWN · 03-25-2004, 08:58 PM

yeah look at that picture then open your pasenger side door reach your hand under the dash at the very right side feel around till you feel some plugs it is the front most one, pull it out and wala, i have never seen it as i didnt feel like squating down i just reached under foudn it pulled it and it was even the right one the first try. very easy.

brunetmj · 03-25-2004, 09:03 PM

Quote:

I did the one under the glove box. I didn't have to disassemble anything - I just reached in and disconnected

Yes it can be done that way if you know exactly where it is and have nimble hands and body. For an old guy like me taking off the glove box is a better option.

03-24-2004, 10:17 PM	#1
brotherx Scooby Newbie Member#: 36114 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: west coast Vehicle: 2003 WRX Wagon Black	Daytime Running Lights - Quickest disconnect? Just looking for the easiest/safest way to disconnect the DRLs. Sounds like there is a plug somewhere, but I'm not sure where. -Thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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MikeWRX-NJ Scooby Specialist Member#: 33410 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: wishing i was somewhere else Vehicle: 08 wrx dgm	that may the quickest, but if you are running HIDs not the best way. drop the glove box, find the green plug marked DRL right in front of you, unplug. re-install glove box. time 15 minutes, tools screw driver.

03-24-2004, 11:33 PM	#4
cnk Scooby Guru Member#: 10757 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT DGM	Yeah. . .do the one next to the glovebox. That's the actual DRL module. The one in the engine bay is just a resistor pack. Calvin

03-25-2004, 12:02 AM	#5
brunetmj Scooby Specialist Member#: 8023 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Way-upstate , NY Vehicle: 2004 2.5 RS

03-25-2004, 01:05 PM	#6
Orson Scooby Specialist Member#: 25254 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Livonia, MI Vehicle: 2003 WRX wagon	I did the one under the glove box. I didn't have to disassemble anything - I just reached in and disconnected.

03-25-2004, 05:27 PM	#7
PsiRRizzed247 Scooby Specialist Member#: 17503 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: buena park hills Vehicle: 2002 05450x ride red!	hey, would that be the reason my hid's on 02 sti projectors would come on right when I release the p-brake? hehe I only disconnected the tic tac box.....

03-25-2004, 08:56 PM	#8
cnk Scooby Guru Member#: 10757 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT DGM	Yes. . that's why your HID's come on. Pull the plug by the glovebox and it won't happen again. Calvin

03-25-2004, 08:58 PM	#9
WRXsPWN Scooby Newbie Member#: 35989 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: West Allis, WI Vehicle: 2011 Sti sedan WRB	yeah look at that picture then open your pasenger side door reach your hand under the dash at the very right side feel around till you feel some plugs it is the front most one, pull it out and wala, i have never seen it as i didnt feel like squating down i just reached under foudn it pulled it and it was even the right one the first try. very easy.