Anyone know how to turn off the DRL's on a 97? Need to have them off, they are shining in the windows in the a.m. during warm-up and neighbors are being a pain about it. So I am not here to start a huge thread on the pros and cons of the safety of them, just need to know how to turn them off...thanks...Caryl

 

caryl, call and ask your dealer about the problem. Also tell your neighbors to "loosen up" ............some people bitch about anything.

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97 F-150 4.6 auto, 4x2, 3.55 LS, Air box modification with K&N, Dynomax Super Turbo exhaust.
Oh yeah, it's Oxford White with crome wheels, Legacy shell & custom grill!

 

Got it done, thanks for the input. And yes...some people will bitch about anything, it sux!

 

My 98 had a fuse for them, it was found in the engine compartment, box on drivers side.
It was a small(in size) two blade, smaller then the ones in the incab fuse block.
Its law to have them here, if equiped, so I turn on my lights.

 

Anyone ever install a aftermarket DRL kit? I think they are a good idea.

F&B

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98 F-150,4.2L auto, 4.10 gears w/ LS, Tow Pkg. BFG AT 265/75/16, K&N air filter, Dynomax muffler, Edelbrock shocks, Hellwig sway bar

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I'm a little curious about DRLs as well. I've noticed an insurance discount is available in some states. If so, where and how much is the discount?

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'98 F150 XL Regular Cab, LWB, 4.2L V6, 5 Spd, 3.55 LS, Rhino Lining, factory heavy duty suspension, 3" Gibson Swept Side Cat Back, K&N filter, Oxford White minus the two tone garbage. BIG TIME FoMoCo p/u fan, not some fair weather hammerhead.

 

I notice one of you has a 97 with DRL. Is htat on a F150? How do you know if you have em and they have already been defeated. I have the auto lamp feature on my F150 but no apparent DRL system that I know of. Was it optional? Was it even available on a 97 F150? I don't see it on the sticker or in my option book for that year.

TIA

Phil

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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels (I even got the OR decals now!), MOD's so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps, Cloud Rider Design's SS Grill and bumper opening "Summer Grill's", Bosch platinum + 4's.




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Answering my own question. DRL's in Canada. Required by law.

 

Bracketracer,

What amp fuse was that in your truck? And I wonder if they are pre-wired, kind of like the fog lamps or the multi-function odometer, and you just have to add the fuse to activate the feature? Nah! That would be too simple! Any thoughts?

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Paul... :-)
99 F-150 XLT SC Sport, 4.6L, Auto, Captain Chairs, Class III Towing Package, Sliding Rear Window,
White, 4X2, CD, Soft Factory Tonneau Cover, K&N Filter, Line-X Spray on Bed Liner
More to come




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Hey! Here's and idea for you. The DRL's only work when the switch is in the off position. If you turn on your parking lights the head lamps (DRL) will not come on. Then as soon as you head down the road throw the switch anywhere you need it.

Also, I can't find the fuse schematic but if I remember it is a specific fuse for this system. Making it too simple if so.