daytime running lights
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daytime running lights
dont know about the fords, but on my moms chevy Z71 you can depress the parking break one notch and the day time running lights wont come on.I dont know if it is safe driving like that but I know it works.
Chris
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daytime running lights
Gator96,
On my friends Chevy there is a separate fuse for the DRL Day Running Lights. He removed it, no DRL's. Lights function normally otherwise. I don't know if Ford uses the same circuitry. Check fuse box or owners manual.
Bightrucker
On my friends Chevy there is a separate fuse for the DRL Day Running Lights. He removed it, no DRL's. Lights function normally otherwise. I don't know if Ford uses the same circuitry. Check fuse box or owners manual.
Bightrucker
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daytime running lights
:-X23 wow, I didn't know that Ford had started to follow gm's lead on this stupid "feature". I would also hope that they not include it on any new Ford cars or Trucks.
I can't help but say if my truck had them I'd be doing something fast, even if its just a simple bulb removal.
I can't count the number of gm vehicals i see running around after dark or in the rain/fog with only the DRL on. I think that the engineers should have at least made it so the tail lights burn in addition to the DRL so you can see these fools before you run over them.
Petrol
I can't help but say if my truck had them I'd be doing something fast, even if its just a simple bulb removal.
I can't count the number of gm vehicals i see running around after dark or in the rain/fog with only the DRL on. I think that the engineers should have at least made it so the tail lights burn in addition to the DRL so you can see these fools before you run over them.
Petrol
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daytime running lights
Hey guys,
There are a lot of GREAT answers in the other correct forums already, regarding this question.
Try the applicable truck forum and the electrical forum.
This one is for Buying trucks.
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There are a lot of GREAT answers in the other correct forums already, regarding this question.
Try the applicable truck forum and the electrical forum.
This one is for Buying trucks.
Dennis https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=1733&.jpg
Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions As:
"I'm Saving My Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"
78 F-150 429CJ,Silver
w/Explorer Pkge.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon
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From: Toronto, Canada
daytime running lights
I think that DRL's are a good idea. Up here in ontario canada, all new vehicles have them I believe. They are great to see other cars at dusk/bright sun times.
On our 97 buick, it has drl's and automatic headlights/taillights that come on when darkness comes. This would be annoying on a truck, but is a good way of avoiding people running with only front DRL's at night.
The best of both worlds would be to have the DRL on the front parking lights like corvettes and dodge minivans, that way you have to turn on your lights to get headlamps.
They serve a purpose, don't diable them unless it is absolutely required, and serves as a hazard.
Matt
On our 97 buick, it has drl's and automatic headlights/taillights that come on when darkness comes. This would be annoying on a truck, but is a good way of avoiding people running with only front DRL's at night.
The best of both worlds would be to have the DRL on the front parking lights like corvettes and dodge minivans, that way you have to turn on your lights to get headlamps.
They serve a purpose, don't diable them unless it is absolutely required, and serves as a hazard.
Matt
