How can I turn off my Day Time Running Lamps on my 2010 TSX?
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Jay.745 (04-09-2016)
06-14-2010, 12:02 AM
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Can't wait to drive
Pull the fuse, I've done that long time ago. DRL ruins the high beam bulbs because it runs at reduced voltage. If you check out your high beam bulbs when they are off, you will see a bunch of deposits inside the glass.
06-14-2010, 04:28 PM
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Three Wheelin'
The fuse is located on the driver side (7.5A) location #15 fuse panel.
It's illegal to shut off the DRL here in Canada, I won't worry about the wear and tear on those halogen bulb (12V- 60W(HB3)) as they cost less than $20 a pair at the local auto part store
It's illegal to shut off the DRL here in Canada, I won't worry about the wear and tear on those halogen bulb (12V- 60W(HB3)) as they cost less than $20 a pair at the local auto part store
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06-14-2010, 04:57 PM
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Three Wheelin'
The light switch you are talking about has 4 position.
Off/Parking&instrument panel lights/AUTO/Headlights on. Push the lever forward to get high beam and pull to flash the high beam.
The DRL will come on automatically after the ignition switch is turn on and parking brake release, providing your headlight are switch off.
Off/Parking&instrument panel lights/AUTO/Headlights on. Push the lever forward to get high beam and pull to flash the high beam.
The DRL will come on automatically after the ignition switch is turn on and parking brake release, providing your headlight are switch off.
06-14-2010, 04:59 PM
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Burning Brakes
06-15-2010, 09:51 PM
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I don't know why anyone would want to pull the fuse on the DRL's. You know, you get cheaper car insurance with DRL's!
02-25-2011, 12:40 PM
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I'm all about having a safer vehicle. But seriously, if someone is more apt to see you with daytime running lights, I think that person needs to have their eyesight rexamined. I do understand its 5 oclock somewhere and happy hour might have started a little early....but I digress.
People who enjoy a clean car, appreciate disabling DRL's. These people also realize that the Dealer sticker on the back of their trunk is not a billboard and immediately remove it when they get home.
BTW, thanks for the DRL fuse tip!. GO PACK! ; )
People who enjoy a clean car, appreciate disabling DRL's. These people also realize that the Dealer sticker on the back of their trunk is not a billboard and immediately remove it when they get home.
BTW, thanks for the DRL fuse tip!. GO PACK! ; )
02-25-2011, 01:52 PM
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Except that if you have HID's, they only have a set amount of hours in their life. My son went thru this with his TL, and he wound up screwing up both ballasts and it cost him a small fortune.
02-25-2011, 03:31 PM
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I hope so. Fog lights (also referred to by some as idiot lights) are for......wait for it..... fog. Otherwise, they're just more light pollution. I have no problem with DRL's, especially some of the newer models that aren't as obnoxious as the earlier ones (ever had like a first generation Saturn behind you with it's high beams at 100% glaring down on you during the day)(oh, and unable to do anything about it since that "automatically dimming" rear view mirror in your TSX doesn't dim during the day). But, as many others here obviously would agree, there does seem to be too many headlights running around during the day. I would caution anyone who pulls the fuse though, the "sue happy" crowd (which seems to be well represented here on the site)(from what I've read elsewhere) might take you to task (legally) if you got into a serious accident and the DRL's could be shown to be disabled (and don't worry.... that would be shown to be a factor..... somehow).
02-25-2011, 03:42 PM
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I hope so. Fog lights (also referred to by some as idiot lights) are for......wait for it..... fog. Otherwise, they're just more light pollution. I have no problem with DRL's, especially some of the newer models that aren't as obnoxious as the earlier ones (ever had like a first generation Saturn behind you with it's high beams at 100% glaring down on you during the day)(oh, and unable to do anything about it since that "automatically dimming" rear view mirror in your TSX doesn't dim during the day). But, as many others here obviously would agree, there does seem to be too many headlights running around during the day. I would caution anyone who pulls the fuse though, the "sue happy" crowd (which seems to be well represented here on the site)(from what I've read elsewhere) might take you to task (legally) if you got into a serious accident and the DRL's could be shown to be disabled (and don't worry.... that would be shown to be a factor..... somehow).
02-25-2011, 04:46 PM
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DRLs are required by law in Canada.
For the US, they're just becoming standard, but there's no law requiring them.
When you pull the fuse, a "DRL" light will be lit on your dash. I'm actually thinking of messing with the DRL and hook it up to a switch to turn it on or off and trick the car's computer in thinking the DRL isn't disabled when it is off.
Actually, here's a quote from a guy that already did this for others. Application he's talking about is for the 8th gen Accord coupe, but it should still apply (our fuse is #15 for the DRL as well):
For the US, they're just becoming standard, but there's no law requiring them.
When you pull the fuse, a "DRL" light will be lit on your dash. I'm actually thinking of messing with the DRL and hook it up to a switch to turn it on or off and trick the car's computer in thinking the DRL isn't disabled when it is off.
Actually, here's a quote from a guy that already did this for others. Application he's talking about is for the 8th gen Accord coupe, but it should still apply (our fuse is #15 for the DRL as well):
If you pull the fuse and supply your own power you don't get a drl light, at least not in the coupes. I have done this already for TmiJ BTW, but he is too busy for me to finish it off with a adjustable dimmer switch. I tapped into the existing wires so the High beams still work with the DRL's are on, off, or dimmed.
Here is what he is gonna use last we talked. http://www.sailorsams.com/mall/dimmer_d1224.asp
This is a great site for low voltage info and DIY diagrams.
Here is what he is gonna use last we talked. http://www.sailorsams.com/mall/dimmer_d1224.asp
This is a great site for low voltage info and DIY diagrams.
02-25-2011, 05:48 PM
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02-26-2011, 08:59 AM
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^+2 I generally drive with all of my lights on, day or night. I'd like to decrease my chances of someone not seeing me and causing an accident. It does help people see you better depending on conditions, regardless of what anyone might think. Its just less headache in the end...ya know?
02-26-2011, 12:52 PM
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Trolling Canuckistan
In Sweden, you are required to have you lights on at all times for safety. To get a drivers license in Sweden, you need to pass a written test, a road test as well as a "skid road" course.
They have 2.9 motor vehicle fatalities per 100,000 people or 7 per 100000 cars on the road. Compare that to the US where we have 12.3 fatalities per 100000 people and 15 per 100000 cars.
They have 2.9 motor vehicle fatalities per 100,000 people or 7 per 100000 cars on the road. Compare that to the US where we have 12.3 fatalities per 100000 people and 15 per 100000 cars.
02-26-2011, 01:25 PM
#27
i think the road testin america is way too easy. atleast in jersey. there is no way that a 5 minute course in which you should not exceed 5-10mph can accurately gauge your ability to operate a car. no oncoming traffic, hell no traffic in general. now im not saying we should all be tested on our ability to pull the ebrake and perform a 180 then shifting into reverse without spilling the big gulp in our hand, but cmon. something a little more intense than 2 stop signs, a k turn, and parallel parking into a spot that a limo could fit into.
but once again, a bit off topic. leave your lights on! they don't hurt anyone, and can actually help. if you really despise the DRL's, pull the fuse.
but once again, a bit off topic. leave your lights on! they don't hurt anyone, and can actually help. if you really despise the DRL's, pull the fuse.
02-26-2011, 02:17 PM
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Trolling Canuckistan
^^^
The only reason I brought up their license test procedures is that they take road safety more seriously than we do in the states.
Whether people like to admit it or not, lights make the vehicle more visible and from a greater distance.
The only reason I brought up their license test procedures is that they take road safety more seriously than we do in the states.
Whether people like to admit it or not, lights make the vehicle more visible and from a greater distance.
02-27-2011, 05:21 AM
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Pro
Back to DRLs: if you disable them by removing the fuse and you get in a wreck, you may be in trouble with the insurance for disabling a safety system (even if not required by law in the US). I would replace the fuse with a burt one of the same amperage... This way, " the system just malfunctionned and i was about to get it looked at". 
02-27-2011, 11:26 AM
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Back to DRLs: if you disable them by removing the fuse and you get in a wreck, you may be in trouble with the insurance for disabling a safety system (even if not required by law in the US). I would replace the fuse with a burt one of the same amperage... This way, " the system just malfunctionned and i was about to get it looked at".
02-27-2011, 11:43 AM
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^ Too much trouble. Just keep the fuse handy in one of the coin drawers or something and slyly slip the fuse back into it's place in the event that something happens....having a switch would be evidence. 
02-27-2011, 02:06 PM
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cmon guys, dont be punks, just keep the fuse in your glovebox
in the event you are in a near fatal accident during daylight hours just crawl out of the wreck with your fuse and reach into the mangled hood of your car and open the fuse box and carefully re-insert the fuse before paramedics get there or you bleed out to death
if you cant do that much you are probably a huge p**sy anyway.
But its worth it to disable the DRLs, right?
...right?
in the event you are in a near fatal accident during daylight hours just crawl out of the wreck with your fuse and reach into the mangled hood of your car and open the fuse box and carefully re-insert the fuse before paramedics get there or you bleed out to death
if you cant do that much you are probably a huge p**sy anyway.
But its worth it to disable the DRLs, right?
...right?
02-28-2011, 04:37 AM
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Technically, if it's like my Accord, fuse #15 for the DRLs is inside the cabin on the driver's side fuse box under the steering column on the door side.
That's why I find it easier to just go with a switch. Worse case: it's easier to disable the DRL for car meets and stuff.
That's why I find it easier to just go with a switch. Worse case: it's easier to disable the DRL for car meets and stuff.
02-28-2011, 10:39 AM
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Drifting
try and create a switch for the DRL. i figured if you can control the foglights independently with a switch, you can do the same with the DRL.
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-audio-bluetooth-electronics-navigation-304/g-003-di-independent-fog-lights-headlights-mod-pictures-798270/
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-audio-bluetooth-electronics-navigation-304/g-003-di-independent-fog-lights-headlights-mod-pictures-798270/
03-01-2011, 08:42 AM
#39
Racer
I think that this whole thread is quite humorous. This is turning into one of the "How do I disable my seat belt warning error" kinda threads. To each their own. If we all liked the same thing this forum would be pretty boring. Just my 2cents.
As it seems, pulling the fuse is the best/easiest option for you to do this. Or if you want to take it to the next level and still have them easily usable, you could take defcons advice and try and make a switch for them.
As it seems, pulling the fuse is the best/easiest option for you to do this. Or if you want to take it to the next level and still have them easily usable, you could take defcons advice and try and make a switch for them.
03-01-2011, 09:49 AM
#40
I always drive with headlights on, no matter what vehicle. I don't have DRL on my Ranger pick-up but it is my habit to turn the lights after I put on my seat belt and start the engine. I prefer to do everything possible to increase my safety. Even though it didnt make a noticable difference last week when I had a car pull in front of me in the TSX. :P