I just picked up a 97 F250 and its got DRLs (daytime running lights) how do i get rid of these?! i dont want to drive around with my park brake on...its a standard!!

 

Why are you posting a question about a '97 in the PRE-97 forum???

 

Because 97 F250s are identical to the 96s.

It's not just a simple unplugging of the DRL module. There are some connections that will need to be made to complete the by-pass. The best advice I can offer is to get a copy of the EVTM for your truck and compare sections 85 and 97

 

Duuuhhh...:o I missed the "250" part.


Unplug the DRL module & install the DRL jumper. The connector is below & inboard of the L headlight. You can access it by removing the grille.

 

Is the DRL jumper a Ford part or is it a homemade set of splices that repair the missing connections?

 

It's what Ford put in most (if not all) '94-96 US trucks. I think the DRL module was only used in Canadia.

 

how will the DRL's make you drive around with the parking brake on?

 

Because most DRL systems (including the one in question) shut down when the e-brake is NOT fully released (first click).

 

Could be a LD250

Adrianspeeder

 

Adrian
Aren't you supposed to be mopping bird crap off a runway somewhere? When you have a few minutes to spare, read the latest BS from 'that other BBS'...

 

sweet thanx guys i found it all you have to do is unplug it! and you can reach it from underneath the truck!

 

Nope, scraped some off of a horizontal stab 65' up in the air though the other day. Mmmm, pidgin!

Good job on that humdinger there! Epic fail...

Adrianspeeder

 

I missed that, but it said it would be lifted 2 months ago?