Is there any way to disable the DRL's on our trucks? My truck came with them when I bought it used. I think they're kind of a pain in the butt and would like to disable them. If anyone knows could you please tell me.
Thanks

 

if your truck is a 99 or newer, you can do this in under 5 seconds.

Go to your drivers side front wheel, look behind the grill and headlamps, and you'll see the DRL relay there, with a wire loom and plug running into it. Just pull on the tabs on the front facing portion of the plug, slide towards the drivers side of the truck, and voila, they are turned off.

hth

Bambino

 

I should have clarified, my truck is a 97 F250 LD. I'm guessing this fix probably won't work on this model.

 

Klintdog

Check out the Technical Articles section of this site (link is to the left of this post <<<<. I remember seeing a basic how-to for those wanting to either disable or enable DRLs. I think you need to do a little more than pull the DRL relay, something about a loop back thingamajig. Anyway, good luck.

 

OK I'm clueless, what is or are DRL's?

 

dsm327...

DRL is an acronym for Daytime Running Lights. It's usually an option on F-150s. Basically, the system turns on your headlights at about 80% power whenever the car is running (other lights like parking lamps and interior dash don't go on). Once you switch on your headlights, the DRL system is by-passed and your headlights go to 100%. Some people like em, some don't. Being a motorcycle rider, I prefer them. Statistics show that driving with your headlights on during the day make you more visible (if you really believe in statistics). Must be something to it since motorcycles are required to have headlamps on at all times and DRL's are becoming more prevelant on autos too (my wife's 4Runner has em).

That's it for the short lesson on DRL's.

BTW, don't consider yourself clueless....consider yourself curious and smart enough to ask (sounds better).

 

Screw,

Thanks man. I didnt even know F-150's had that option. I also like the thing about not being clueless, I'll have to remember that for future refrence. Once agian thanks.

 

I hate to bring back such an old thread, but I've got the dreaded DRL stay on issue too. It's a Canada model, and this will be a temporary fix, if the module is really only 60-some bucks.

1997 F150 Supercab 2x4 Canada model.

I've got the DRL's to turn off with Fuse #23 in the under-hood fuse box. Everything else seems to function as normal.

The question is .... will unplugging this fuse prevent any battery drain from a faulty module ? As mentioned, this is a temporary fix, and will replace the faulty module, but in the meantime I'd hate to kill my almost-new battery .... besides, unplugging one fuse is faster than unhooking the battery ground .....

 

If it's something you're doing just when you park you could get a basic battery disconnect switch for about $10-$15, lots quicker than pulling a fuse every time, and safer. With other benefits like anti-theft, no other drains, safety when working under the hood. Just add a 15amp bypass fuse for radio etc. to keep settings.