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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 01:16 PM
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Has anyone added DRL to their excursion? I have a 2003 LTD with the 7.3.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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Has anyone added DRL to their excursion? I have a 2003 LTD with the 7.3.
I have a complete Ford kit for a 2000 if you're interested. PM or email me and I'll send pics and info.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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I am just in the habit of turnigng my lights on whenever I start my truck up...
Garry in AK
 
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 01:37 AM
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You can run a cheap set of driving lights, small LED lights thru a relay triggered by an ignition on wire and not have to worry about turning on your head lights.
Cheap DRL
The proper version will have them running at about 60% power and when you set your parking brake they will shut off.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 07:13 AM
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I had to have them installed when I imported mine to Canada. I absolutely hate the cheep aftermarket one I had installed for $200. It turns your full lighting system on all the time and it is very hard to see the clock/radio during the day. The dealer had one available for $400 installed but they a 2-3 week wait for the part to come in. I don't know if the dealer part works any differently but I would look into it if I were to do it again.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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guys just put a piece of paper over the auto light sensor and the other one for the interior and your done.....I did mine on my navigator just to have DRL
 
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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guys just put a piece of paper over the auto light sensor and the other one for the interior and your done.....I did mine on my navigator just to have DRL

I think that only works if you have the automatic headlights..
 
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 11:29 PM
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i added trailer style LED white/backup lights in place of the stock fog lights. wired them to a relay that comes on with the ignition thus creating DRL's.

dont mind the parking lights being on, they come on when the trucks remote started.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 11:34 PM
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dont all 2000 limiteds come with them? ours did, so i disconnected them.
 
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no, only Canadian excursions ever came with DRL's
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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well ours must be canadian
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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dont all 2000 limiteds come with them? ours did, so i disconnected them.
Negative...my 2000 limited does not have DRL.
 
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