4G TL DRLs - How Can They Be Disabled?
02-24-2010, 01:54 AM
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4G TL DRLs - How Can They Be Disabled?
Yes, I know it's illegal to disable DRLs in Canada and they're on for safety, blah, blah, blah.
My question: how can the DRLs on the 4G TL be disabled without adversely affecting anything else? (No CEL, impact on high beam functionality, etc.)
My question: how can the DRLs on the 4G TL be disabled without adversely affecting anything else? (No CEL, impact on high beam functionality, etc.)
02-24-2010, 09:21 AM
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this thread says fuse #15:
https://acurazine.com/forums/4g-tl-2009-2014-123/2009-acura-tl-how-turn-daylamps-off-690052/
https://acurazine.com/forums/4g-tl-2009-2014-123/2009-acura-tl-how-turn-daylamps-off-690052/
02-24-2010, 11:22 AM
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02-24-2010, 07:24 PM
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02-24-2010, 09:29 PM
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If you've ever worked at a secure site where you have to approach a gate guard at night, it used to be a courtesy to turn off the headlights so they weren't blinded (also made it a little easier for them to check your car for the correct permit markings to drive onto the establishment, etc.).
Some DRLs turn off when the parking lights are on - is that the case with the TL? In other cases, to go from headlights on to parking lights on, you have to pass through the "off" position on the switch, which temporarily turns the DRLs on, which creates a nighttime perception that you are flashing your brights at the guard - not something perceived as a courtesy. Of course, by now, most of these guards know about those pains of DRLs, but I don't think they like them.
I bet MMC ditches the DRLs that use the halogen brights (so "old school") and goes with something more hip like Audi's LEDs or BMWs "angel eyes". Knowing Acura trends, they'll probably come up with something that accentuates the beak (maybe a row of LEDs at the leading edge).
Some DRLs turn off when the parking lights are on - is that the case with the TL? In other cases, to go from headlights on to parking lights on, you have to pass through the "off" position on the switch, which temporarily turns the DRLs on, which creates a nighttime perception that you are flashing your brights at the guard - not something perceived as a courtesy. Of course, by now, most of these guards know about those pains of DRLs, but I don't think they like them.
I bet MMC ditches the DRLs that use the halogen brights (so "old school") and goes with something more hip like Audi's LEDs or BMWs "angel eyes". Knowing Acura trends, they'll probably come up with something that accentuates the beak (maybe a row of LEDs at the leading edge).
02-25-2010, 08:05 AM
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02-25-2010, 01:21 PM
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02-26-2010, 09:03 AM
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I hate DRLs as well, but that being said it is a saftey thing, there is evidence that shows that DRLs reduce the risk of an accident becasue you are more visible. Hell before DRL's I used to drive with my lights on all the time, there is a reason why Canada made them madatory years ago. What I do wish is they coudl be closer to the HID white instead of the ugly yellow cast of low powered Halogens.
As a funny ironic tidbit, what I find funny today is I remember when Halogens came on the sceen and it was the rage, those ugly yellow incadescent bulbs were so bad compared to the nice brighter whiter Halogens!! Now we see the same thing with HIDs vs. Halogens.
As a funny ironic tidbit, what I find funny today is I remember when Halogens came on the sceen and it was the rage, those ugly yellow incadescent bulbs were so bad compared to the nice brighter whiter Halogens!! Now we see the same thing with HIDs vs. Halogens.
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I pulled the fuse and still have full function of the high beams. And yes there is a fuse puller in the fuse box under the hood.
This is a good way to disable the DRL if you don't like it.
This is a good way to disable the DRL if you don't like it.
10-02-2010, 10:49 AM
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Man...there are too many fuse boxes on this car...initially I was looking at #15 in the under the hood fuse box vs the drivers side in the car fuse box. Once I identified the correct box there it was...removed and the day time running lights are off with now warning lights illuminated! 
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10-07-2010, 08:19 AM
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Some people argue (and I'm not sure what to think of it) that if every automobile has DRL, the net effect is largely mitigated by the fact that people get used to seeing the lights, and gradually start ignoring them to the point that it no longer matters if lights are on or not.
Is this psychological balderdash, or does it make sense?
10-07-2010, 01:28 PM
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I see DRL as better than the alternative where too many people neglect turning their lights on in less than optimal weather (overcast/cloudy/rainy) when they really should be on. It's the law here in Virginia to have your lights on when using your wipers and sooo many people don't do that. Thankfully, many cars now have DRL, so at least there's some illumination. I shudder to think how bad it would be if no one had DRL.
And the reason I think it's so important is because, in the rear view, cars without lights tend to be invisible except when they block the light from other cars. Technically I guess I could turn off the auto-dimming on the mirror, but then I'd be playing that game where I am constantly turning it on or off depending on whether the car behind me has lights on or not.
And the reason I think it's so important is because, in the rear view, cars without lights tend to be invisible except when they block the light from other cars. Technically I guess I could turn off the auto-dimming on the mirror, but then I'd be playing that game where I am constantly turning it on or off depending on whether the car behind me has lights on or not.
10-08-2010, 06:55 AM
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Well...obviously, logically, in absolute terms, any vehicle is going to be more visible with its lights on...in absolute terms.
Some people argue (and I'm not sure what to think of it) that if every automobile has DRL, the net effect is largely mitigated by the fact that people get used to seeing the lights, and gradually start ignoring them to the point that it no longer matters if lights are on or not.
Is this psychological balderdash, or does it make sense?
Some people argue (and I'm not sure what to think of it) that if every automobile has DRL, the net effect is largely mitigated by the fact that people get used to seeing the lights, and gradually start ignoring them to the point that it no longer matters if lights are on or not.
Is this psychological balderdash, or does it make sense?
10-08-2010, 07:05 AM
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I see DRL as better than the alternative where too many people neglect turning their lights on in less than optimal weather (overcast/cloudy/rainy) when they really should be on. It's the law here in Virginia to have your lights on when using your wipers and sooo many people don't do that. Thankfully, many cars now have DRL, so at least there's some illumination. I shudder to think how bad it would be if no one had DRL.
03-11-2016, 09:59 AM
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I think DRLs are dumb because it fools people into thinking that their headlights are on when they really aren't. This poses a danger to vehicles approaching from the rear with no tail lights.
03-11-2016, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Gen4toucan
I think DRLs are dumb because it fools people into thinking that their headlights are on when they really aren't. This poses a danger to vehicles approaching from the rear with no tail lights.
Well that's like, your opinion man.
DRL: DAYTIME running lights, not meant to be run at night
And thanks for bumping a 5.5 year old thread to express an opinion
03-11-2016, 10:16 AM
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Actually, He kind of has a point 
Quite often you'll see cars around here driving with their lights off. The drivers *think* they're on, because they do see the road light up a bit in front of them, but sadly that's not the case. It is kind of a safety thing, but at least in the city there are plenty of street lights illuminating the road.
That doesn't bother me as much as tools that drive with their high beams on ALL the time, in the city. I'm willing to bet those people have no idea their brights are on, nor do they know what that blue little light on their gauges is on for
What's worse is that a dozen cars will flash their high beams at them and they STILL don't get it.
Quite often you'll see cars around here driving with their lights off. The drivers *think* they're on, because they do see the road light up a bit in front of them, but sadly that's not the case. It is kind of a safety thing, but at least in the city there are plenty of street lights illuminating the road.
That doesn't bother me as much as tools that drive with their high beams on ALL the time, in the city. I'm willing to bet those people have no idea their brights are on, nor do they know what that blue little light on their gauges is on for
What's worse is that a dozen cars will flash their high beams at them and they STILL don't get it.
03-11-2016, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
Actually, He kind of has a point
Quite often you'll see cars around here driving with their lights off. The drivers *think* they're on, because they do see the road light up a bit in front of them, but sadly that's not the case. It is kind of a safety thing, but at least in the city there are plenty of street lights illuminating the road.
That doesn't bother me as much as tools that drive with their high beams on ALL the time, in the city. I'm willing to bet those people have no idea their brights are on, nor do they know what that blue little light on their gauges is on for What's worse is that a dozen cars will flash their high beams at them and they STILL don't get it.
Quite often you'll see cars around here driving with their lights off. The drivers *think* they're on, because they do see the road light up a bit in front of them, but sadly that's not the case. It is kind of a safety thing, but at least in the city there are plenty of street lights illuminating the road.
That doesn't bother me as much as tools that drive with their high beams on ALL the time, in the city. I'm willing to bet those people have no idea their brights are on, nor do they know what that blue little light on their gauges is on for
What's worse is that a dozen cars will flash their high beams at them and they STILL don't get it.
Originally Posted by Nitin
How do you all get to the fuse box to pull the DRL fuse? No matter how hard I try to find it under the drivers side, I just can't see it up there. It's like I need to be lying down under the car to be able to see it.
03-11-2016, 10:53 AM
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It should be right there... stupid question, but you did remove the cover plate covering the fuse box, right?