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Old 08-15-2007 | 10:47 AM
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DRL Module for '04 TL

Where can I get a Daytime Running Lights Module for my '04 TL. Hamsar does not make one for that model, and the dealership tells me I have to get a $300 Headlight module instead.
Is there an aftermarket product I could get myself and have installed?
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P.S. :- This is a US model TL
Old 08-15-2007 | 11:24 AM
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this should be all the info you need
Old 08-15-2007 | 11:37 AM
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Seems too simple to be true!

Freakin' awesome!

Thanks for the info!
Old 08-15-2007 | 11:41 AM
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Freakin' awesome!

Thanks for the info!

I you have anymore questions feel free to ask. I selected this module because it turns the DRLs off when you turn on the headlights. It also doesn't affect the operation of the fog lights.
Old 08-27-2007 | 01:30 PM
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DRL Question - One last time..

I finally got the part I needed, and am going to hook it up today.

Just noticed however that it seems like I will be connecting the module to hook up to the fog lights, and not the actual headlights. If this is so, could I make the modification to connect to the headlights instead, or were you using the fog lights so that the headlights wouldn't burn out as quickly?

Thanks again!
Old 08-27-2007 | 03:07 PM
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One question......why in the hell would you want one?
Old 08-27-2007 | 04:08 PM
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One what?? DRL module?

It's the law in Canada to have DRL.. and a lot safer too
Old 08-27-2007 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Canguy1
One what?? DRL module?

It's the law in Canada to have DRL.. and a lot safer too
Sorry didnt know you where a .......jk.......I knew you guys needed them thought you was in the US.

Mod em
Old 08-27-2007 | 09:08 PM
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Ok Bheldson.. spent about an hour following the directions and turned the ignition and and .. nothing.. no DRL :-(

Any ideas how I can troubleshoot?

I did do one thing differently. I did not have a butt connector to connect the red & white wire to the blue wire from the module, so I used the twin wire connector to connect both wires.. something I don't think would have made of a difference.. or would it?

Let me know.

Thanks
Old 08-28-2007 | 10:37 AM
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Figured it out

I tested each of the connectors and found that the only connector I had used that came WITH the module was defective. So, I spliced and diced and voila! Daytime Running Lights.

Thanks so much, your directions were easy and very complete.
Old 08-29-2007 | 11:04 AM
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Very good I am gald it all went smoothly.
Old 08-29-2007 | 01:00 PM
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So did you end up hooking it up to the HID's like you intended or the other way? Just curious.
Old 08-30-2007 | 08:01 AM
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I have to admit.. it never crossed my mind while I was racing across town to the inspection centre (as I only got them hooked up properly 20 mins before), to see if I could get it hooked up to the HIDs.

Mebbe I'll try this weekend, but I am fairly certain that there will be some retarded law that states that the DRLs have to be a certain colour.

Oh Canada! :-)
Old 08-30-2007 | 10:59 AM
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You cannot hook it up to the HID"s It runs the lights at reduced power and I think that could damage the ballast.
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