Adding Daytime Running Lights

[Roen]

Hi All,

I picked up a 2001 Insight a week ago and am debating a move to Canada. I'd like to bring the Insight with me, but I'd have to add daytime running lights to the car. I've noticed that Canadian models have an extra relay that control the daytime running lights. Is it as simple as me bringing the Insight to a Canadian Honda Dealership and having them install the relay?

[joecvt]

Originally Posted by Roen

Hi All,

I picked up a 2001 Insight a week ago and am debating a move to Canada. I'd like to bring the Insight with me, but I'd have to add daytime running lights to the car. I've noticed that Canadian models have an extra relay that control the daytime running lights. Is it as simple as me bringing the Insight to a Canadian Honda Dealership and having them install the relay?

I think that there will be more to it than that. For example, the US model gauge cluster has a blank area on the left hand side (opposite of the IMA light) that would normally lightup with the letters "DRL" if it was a Canadian model with the running lights on. The US model gauge does not have a light bulb in that area AND the DRL letters are not present. I am not sure if that kind of stuff is required for inspection and there may be other issues more involved than just the gauge cluster.

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