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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 08:02 AM
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Back in January, I purchased a drl module for my 05 F350. Finally, I was able to install the module. Overall, the job was rather simple. I was quite suprised.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 05:16 AM
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Was this one of the OEM units, or something aftermarket?
Any wire cutting/splicing/tapping, or was it more of a "plug and play" install?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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this was a Ford drl module. I tapped into the wires. The directions told you exactly what to look for. The hardest part was wring out the wires. The unit ran around $60.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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Would you still have the part number for the DRL unit?
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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I should have it laying around somewhere. I will post it today or tomorrow if found
 
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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F8AZ 13B218-AA Less Daytime Running Lamps With Single Headlamp Kit To Add DRL And Autolamps, Dealer Installed FTE $ 72.48
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F6SZ 13B218-AA Less Daytime Running Lamps With Single Headlamp Kit To Add DRL, Dealer Installed FTE $ 60.40
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by wiingnut
Back in January, I purchased a drl module for my 05 F350. Finally, I was able to install the module. Overall, the job was rather simple. I was quite suprised.
This is good news. I have one on order looking for it to arrive any day now. Glad to here that it was simple. Anything I should watch out for when instlling my kit?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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For all of us abbreviation challenged folks what does DRL stand for?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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For all of us abbreviation challenged folks what does DRL stand for?
Daytime Running Lights
 
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 06:37 AM
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Hey Wing,

What exactly does the DRL kit operate? Headlights only? Headlights and foglamps? Does the kit reduce the wattage to lamps?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 07:26 AM
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Hey Wing,

What exactly does the DRL kit operate? Headlights only? Headlights and foglamps? Does the kit reduce the wattage to lamps?
It operates the Headlights. However, One might be able to make some modifications to the way it is hooked up and make it run the fog lights. Maybe someone who has already done the install could comment.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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Do the lights shut off when the parking brake is on?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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Yes they are off when the parking brake is on. I just got my module in, I plan on installing is sometime this week.
 
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I installed on an 05 and the part # was the F6SZ.

Mark as far as installing it was pretty simple. On my 05 the wire on the emergency brake I needed to tie into was green. When your checking for the wire by the dimmer(low beam) switch, it is the harness above the steering column not the one next to the dimmer switch itself. That wire I belive was red w black tracer. The parking light lamp wire was brown on the main headlight switch. And I believe the 2 power wires were tied into yellow wires below the steering column. Just remember to verify the wires. good luck and let me know how you do. I also found it easier to use tap connectors or scotch locks. Just make sure they bite the wire. I had to recheck my work twice before I figured out my tap didn't bite the 1 wire. The module works perfect. the drl module reduces the headlight current to either 75% or 65% of the original.
 

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