North07

Hello... does anyone experience the DRL light coming on intermittently? My '02 TL is regularly having the light come on. I can easily force it off by turning on the full head light system. I've heard there is a 'fix' available. Taking to the dealer would be well over $200 I've heard. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

bought the car from canada?

Edward'TLS

Check and see if both high-beam bulbs are still working.

North07

Thanks for the replies and...Yes.. the car was bought in Canada (the problem has just started to happen) and both high beams have been recently replaced.

Bearcat94

Welcome aboard North07.

I think you might get more action in Problems and Fixes.

Moved.

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

Canadian models come with DRL as a standard thing..

as to disabling it.. i am not to sure..

North07

Just to clarify.. I dont want to disable it. There are lots of posts on how to do that. Here in Canada DRL are mandatory. My problem is the warning light comes on frequently. It always means my DRL's are not on. I can get around it by either turning on the full headlights or switching frequently between lights on/off and flash high beams. Eventually the DRL's will come on and the warning light goes out.

Bearcat94

Loose connection?

Failed wiring/Frayed wiring?

Bad Fuse?

Bad Bulb?

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

ah.. ok, didn't quite understand your first post...

like bearcat said.. check those.

North07

Is there a tutorial anywhere that can show me where the DRL control module is? I havent stumbled on anything online yet.

spiro

alldatadiy.com I have it but I am unable to post the diagram on azine.
Shoot me your email will be glad to help.

vtec260

How is your e-brake? If it is semi-engaged, then DRL will be turned off. Just a thought.

spiro

If you plan on buying alldata you can use this promo code net27782 the cost will be $1995. for one year.

Edward'TLS

It can't be semi-engaged, because otherwise the brake warning light will come on.

North07

Spiro.. thanks for the kind offer... newbie question.. how do I send you my email without a general post...sorry

spiro

harrydsharma@yahoo.ca

North07

Hi Spiro.. not sure if you got my email but my contact is bgarrod@solutionsmanagement.ca

spiro

You sent me a diff email address!!
Forwarded to the one in the post above.

North07

For the benefit of anyone else having the same problem... I was surprised at how cheap the DRL module looked under the dash. It really looked like a low-cost add-on; perhaps to be Canadian law compliant. The 14 pin connector seemed somewhat disjointed from the cheap box that held the module. After repositioning everything the warning light is gone. I will be surprised if it permanently fixed the problem but it's clear that loose connections in this flimsy package could cause problems. If it comes back, I'll do the full voltage tests suggested in the troubleshooting guide. Thanks to all for the responses.

Skeete32

had the same problem with my accord . if it happens again remove the module, open it and look at the soldered parts you will see 2 burn marks or cracked solder just reheat and it should work ..never had proble again but car is gone now...