Need help with DRL

saldunn83 · 09-09-2005, 05:09 PM

OK, first thing first....I SEARCHED..and only found one close up pic...
I unplugged what i thought was the right one and got a CEL and no cruise control and still had DRL.....not successful

All threads I find say behind glove box...but the picture floating around here seems to show weather molding on it as if it was closer to the pass. door.

So i took 2 pictures of my car.
This is where i thought the plug was located

After that I removed the black plug which made me have to reset the ECU by disconnecting the battery to get rid of the damn CEL

What am I doing wrong guys??.....Thanks in advance

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gqchynaboy · 09-09-2005, 05:17 PM

It's behind the golve box on the far right side..

saldunn83 · 09-09-2005, 05:21 PM

Sooooooo........do I have to physically remove the glove box or no? If so, how?

Better yet.....where is it in regards to my pictures?

Hank3 · 09-09-2005, 05:41 PM

Some have unplugged the DRL switch without removing the glovebox. It'll require a little bit of finesse and some nimble fingers (a bit of patience helps too). It's a little more time consuming taking off the glovebox, but it's pretty easy also - just remove all of the Phillips screws (about 8-10 - can't recall for sure) and the box will come off.

Tim-H · 09-09-2005, 08:46 PM

Easiest way to tell, dont remove anything just look up behind the box its the only white one you can access without removing anything.

Homerisking · 09-10-2005, 01:09 AM

Remove the glovebox...it's around 10 screws and takes ~2 minutes. Very easy, I used the same pic that Hank3 provided.

MGGDTW · 09-10-2005, 05:09 PM

You can also disconnect the DRL from under the hood. I took the whole DRL unit out.

Mulder · 09-11-2005, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGGDTW

You can also disconnect the DRL from under the hood. I took the whole DRL unit out.

That is not the "whole DRL unit". It is only a dropping resistor. Removing it will disable the DRLs on stock headlights, however the main module inside the car remains active. In the event the lights are modified later, particularly if HIDs are installed, the DRL function may return. It's best to disconnect the main DRL module by the glovebox so they are gone for good.

MGGDTW · 09-11-2005, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mulder

That is not the "whole DRL unit". It is only a dropping resistor. Removing it will disable the DRLs on stock headlights, however the main module inside the car remains active. In the event the lights are modified later, particularly if HIDs are installed, the DRL function may return. It's best to disconnect the main DRL module by the glovebox so they are gone for good.

Interesting...

saldunn83 · 09-11-2005, 08:25 PM

Ok, I finally unplugged the CORRECT plug behind the glovebox and everything is all good.
Thanks guys for all the replies!

02DaWeRXs · 09-12-2005, 11:44 AM

Does anyone know what number/type of relay it is? I just hate to kepe things unplugged like that...on my e36 M3 I just exchanged the type of relay and had the choice of DRLs or no DRLs.....And I think I still have my no-DRL relay laying around somewhere...

wagons_ho! · 10-06-2005, 08:18 AM

Are you going to remove your seatbelts too? The DRL is a proven safety feature, like seatbelts - their use is mandatory in most of Europe and Canada, and driving a car that is supposed to have DRL with them disconnected is a sizeable fine in most jurisdictions.

99ways2die · 10-06-2005, 08:51 AM

....and who the hell will check on you daily IF your 05/06 Subaru came with them?

PS:
Never heard of anyone getting pulled over/ticketed for "no DRLs"

wilddave1 · 10-06-2005, 01:27 PM

Good info here!

IIdiceII · 10-06-2005, 05:25 PM

I think the cops in newyork have bigger things to worry about. Theyre def not thinking about if people disconnected their daytime running lights.

saldunn83 · 10-06-2005, 06:35 PM

That and the fact that it is not a law in the US to have DRL's

wrb2006sti · 10-06-2005, 09:12 PM

thanks works like a charm im so happy now i just gotta turn off the seat belt chime and im in business

Evil STI · 10-09-2005, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wagons_ho!

Are you going to remove your seatbelts too? The DRL is a proven safety feature, like seatbelts - their use is mandatory in most of Europe and Canada, and driving a car that is supposed to have DRL with them disconnected is a sizeable fine in most jurisdictions.

Oh my God! Come to think of it, I jaywalked today- twice!!!

sha_zapple · 10-09-2005, 07:46 PM

DRL are for those instances where you dont need headlights, but you DO need some sort of light for other people to see you (morning fog, dawn, dusk...) If you have trouble unplugging the module, how can I expect you to remember to turn on your lights?

Audi-TT · 10-09-2005, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil STI

Oh my God! Come to think of it, I jaywalked today- twice!!!

............

Audi-TT · 10-09-2005, 09:18 PM

the way i did mine...i just asked Dan from harman to do it for me, and he just popped the hood and unplugged something from the actual box....dunno what he did, but hey, its all good now lol

Manji · 10-09-2005, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil STI

Oh my God! Come to think of it, I jaywalked today- twice!!!

ESEMES · 10-10-2005, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrb2006sti

thanks works like a charm im so happy now i just gotta turn off the seat belt chime and im in business

hmmmmm..........

DO NOT unplug any yellow plugs. the black/white one is the chime.

under the driver's seat.

for show purposes only.... may void warranty and risk your health... ya know........

es

StealthfishWRX · 10-10-2005, 07:12 AM

I thought it was easier than that? All I had to do was unplug the silver thing in the engine bay?

Hank3 · 10-10-2005, 08:00 AM

The module in the engine bay is a dropping resistor, and it does not fully disable the DRL system. The plug next to the glove box is the main control module. I recommend the glovebox one just in case one ever goes to HIDs. Not unplugging the glovebox one will cause your HIDs to flicker and perhaps some other whacky things.

09-09-2005, 05:09 PM	#1
saldunn83 Scooby Newbie Member#: 93018 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Hazlet, New Jersey Vehicle: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS Black	Need help with DRL OK, first thing first....I SEARCHED..and only found one close up pic... I unplugged what i thought was the right one and got a CEL and no cruise control and still had DRL.....not successful All threads I find say behind glove box...but the picture floating around here seems to show weather molding on it as if it was closer to the pass. door. So i took 2 pictures of my car. This is where i thought the plug was located After that I removed the black plug which made me have to reset the ECU by disconnecting the battery to get rid of the damn CEL What am I doing wrong guys??.....Thanks in advance * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

10-10-2005, 08:00 AM	#25
Hank3 Scooby Guru Member#: 16157 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tallahassee, FL Vehicle: '03 Mazda P5 <>< '02 WRX & '08 MS3 SOLD!!!	Hood vs. glovebox The module in the engine bay is a dropping resistor, and it does not fully disable the DRL system. The plug next to the glove box is the main control module. I recommend the glovebox one just in case one ever goes to HIDs. Not unplugging the glovebox one will cause your HIDs to flicker and perhaps some other whacky things.

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09-09-2005, 05:17 PM	#2
gqchynaboy Scooby Specialist Member#: 88529 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: BAIC	It's behind the golve box on the far right side..

09-09-2005, 05:21 PM	#3
saldunn83 Scooby Newbie Member#: 93018 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Hazlet, New Jersey Vehicle: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS Black	Sooooooo........do I have to physically remove the glove box or no? If so, how? Better yet.....where is it in regards to my pictures?

09-09-2005, 05:41 PM	#4
Hank3 Scooby Guru Member#: 16157 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tallahassee, FL Vehicle: '03 Mazda P5 <>< '02 WRX & '08 MS3 SOLD!!!	Some have unplugged the DRL switch without removing the glovebox. It'll require a little bit of finesse and some nimble fingers (a bit of patience helps too). It's a little more time consuming taking off the glovebox, but it's pretty easy also - just remove all of the Phillips screws (about 8-10 - can't recall for sure) and the box will come off.

09-09-2005, 08:46 PM	#5
Tim-H Scooby Specialist Member#: 65751 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Redmond, WA Vehicle: '10 VULVA	Easiest way to tell, dont remove anything just look up behind the box its the only white one you can access without removing anything.

09-10-2005, 01:09 AM	#6
Homerisking Scooby Specialist Member#: 79164 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: SCIC dropout Vehicle: 2005 WRX tHe Silver one	Remove the glovebox...it's around 10 screws and takes ~2 minutes. Very easy, I used the same pic that Hank3 provided.

09-10-2005, 05:09 PM	#7
MGGDTW Scooby Newbie Member#: 63464 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Garden City, MI	You can also disconnect the DRL from under the hood. I took the whole DRL unit out.

09-11-2005, 08:25 PM	#10
saldunn83 Scooby Newbie Member#: 93018 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Hazlet, New Jersey Vehicle: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS Black	Ok, I finally unplugged the CORRECT plug behind the glovebox and everything is all good. Thanks guys for all the replies!

09-12-2005, 11:44 AM	#11
02DaWeRXs Scooby Newbie Member#: 95302 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Central NJ Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon	Does anyone know what number/type of relay it is? I just hate to kepe things unplugged like that...on my e36 M3 I just exchanged the type of relay and had the choice of DRLs or no DRLs.....And I think I still have my no-DRL relay laying around somewhere...

10-06-2005, 08:18 AM	#12
wagons_ho! Scooby Specialist Member#: 16574 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC	Are you going to remove your seatbelts too? The DRL is a proven safety feature, like seatbelts - their use is mandatory in most of Europe and Canada, and driving a car that is supposed to have DRL with them disconnected is a sizeable fine in most jurisdictions.

10-06-2005, 08:51 AM	#13
99ways2die Scooby Specialist Member#: 96269 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: ... blond with long legs	....and who the hell will check on you daily IF your 05/06 Subaru came with them? PS: Never heard of anyone getting pulled over/ticketed for "no DRLs"

10-06-2005, 01:27 PM	#14
wilddave1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9101 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Hickory, NC Vehicle: 2005 Jeep Wrangler Aprilia Tuono	Good info here!

10-06-2005, 05:25 PM	#15
IIdiceII Scooby Guru Member#: 90438 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New York Vehicle: 02 MSPT tuned 257/20g/kaaz	I think the cops in newyork have bigger things to worry about. Theyre def not thinking about if people disconnected their daytime running lights.

10-06-2005, 06:35 PM	#16
saldunn83 Scooby Newbie Member#: 93018 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Hazlet, New Jersey Vehicle: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS Black	That and the fact that it is not a law in the US to have DRL's

10-06-2005, 09:12 PM	#17
wrb2006sti Scooby Specialist Member#: 96895 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: vegas Vehicle: 2006 STI world rally blue gold rim	thanks works like a charm im so happy now i just gotta turn off the seat belt chime and im in business

10-09-2005, 07:46 PM	#19
sha_zapple Scooby Specialist Member#: 41012 Join Date: Aug 2003 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Vehicle: 1998 Legacy L	DRL are for those instances where you dont need headlights, but you DO need some sort of light for other people to see you (morning fog, dawn, dusk...) If you have trouble unplugging the module, how can I expect you to remember to turn on your lights?

10-09-2005, 09:18 PM	#21
Audi-TT Scooby Newbie Member#: 89724 Join Date: Jun 2005 Vehicle: 2005 WRX WRB	the way i did mine...i just asked Dan from harman to do it for me, and he just popped the hood and unplugged something from the actual box....dunno what he did, but hey, its all good now lol

10-10-2005, 07:12 AM	#24
StealthfishWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 57473 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Pearland, Texas Vehicle: 04' REX WRB	I thought it was easier than that? All I had to do was unplug the silver thing in the engine bay?