Daylight running lights

rmnelson · 12-30-2004, 09:05 AM

I understand that Canadian Insights come with DRL, but that US models do not. Is it possible to retrofit this feature to a US model?

Yves M. · 12-30-2004, 11:00 AM

I do not know if it is possible to buy a DRL module and relay. There could be wire issues.

But there is a thread about a third party DRL module here:
http://www.insightcentral.net/forum/vie ... php?t=1669

JeffKinTN · 12-30-2004, 08:17 PM

I've read this issue on many forums. Why not just use headlights during the day? I do.

Resist · 01-01-2005, 02:25 AM

I thought DRL were required by law in the US.

Billy · 01-01-2005, 02:01 PM

Mr. Resist; fortunately, DRL are NOT required in the US. I think Saturn is one of the very few to use them here. Billy....

Jackmpg · 01-01-2005, 04:10 PM

I checked the service manuals. The DRL control unit and DRL/Low beam relays are located under the side panel (to the left of the drivers left foot). I looked. No components or DRL harness. The under dash does have the fuses installed for the DRL (# 17 & 21). I guess we can use them for spares. Fuses 8 & 10 in the under hood fuse panel control the left and right head lamps only. Running lights still come on with the switch. Oh Well… Just thought I’d check for you.
Jack Lee

rmnelson · 01-02-2005, 02:42 PM

Thanks for checking the service manuals Jack. I'm going to have to break down and get a set. I was hoping to find that I could buy a module and get DLR without a lot of hassle. I've been driving a Subaru for many years and worry that I will forget to turn off the lights if I run them for daytime driving (Subaru automatically turns off headlights if you forget). The low power use for DLR was appealing as well since I assume it means better bulb life. On to plan B.

Willie Williford · 01-02-2005, 07:06 PM

Why not just "turn on the lights" with the switch. If you turn off the ignition with the lights on in the Insight, You will hear the "dreaded buzzer".

Simple enough!

fatp · 01-04-2005, 12:55 PM

I remove mine....its just a fuse into the fuse box....so probably add one where I remove mine and you're gonna have drl.

I think that the fuse was handbrake lights

fatp · 01-04-2005, 01:27 PM

and if you want to know the reason why I remove the fuse....ill take some picture when the snow will be gone...