I got a problem with my daytime running lights intermittently working.The switch will be on and nothing happens or when they do work, turn themselves mysteriously off. Also, the instrument panel dimer will activate when the daytime lights are activated and switch back to normal brightness when the lights mysteriously decide to shut themselves off.

Better check to see if your daytime running lights are really on..

 

Sounds like to me you are talking about the autolamp feature, not DRLs. If you have DRLs, (which I think are only on Canadian models) the switch is not used to activate them. It just activates the autolamp. Unfortunately there is no way to change the sesitivity and I think they tend to come on too late and go off too soon.

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'01 SuperCrew 4x4 Lariat, 5.4, Amazon Green/Gold, med parchment, Moonroof, captains, 6cd, skids, slider.

 

No, my Calif. truck does not come w/ an autolamp system.
Thanks for the thought though.

 

whoops, i guess i'm wrong... my apologies.
the owners manual sure wasn't much help.

 

The owner's manual really bites! Tomorrow at lunch I'm going shopping for a good shop book.

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"01 SuperCrew Lariat 4X4
Amazon green
5.4L-LSlip-Skids-Tow
Med Parch capt chairs
6CD-K&N-SuperChip
Westin black nerfs
Fumo oil drain valve
FIPK next,more later

 

You can get the Ford Shop manual at http://www.helm.com
I got it ($$$$$) but it has helped me with many things I have been doing with my truck. Good luck with your DRLs. I'm still searching for DRL Relay Block part number so I can enable them. If you have yours enabled and can check the part number... that would be great. Check out my web page for where to locate the Relay Block. http://www.voicenet.com/~storm/drl

Thanks

[This message has been edited by storm (edited 07-29-2000).]

 

If you have a lariat, or an xlt with a power
seat, you have autolamp. It's the position on
the h/l sw. to the left of off. If you want that to ****ion as drl's, then cover the sensor on the dash (3or4 little slits in top
of dash) with something to block out sunlight-tape/checkbook/other opaque item.

 

jimsfausn has found out the part number to enable DRL. dbdunn
Here is the part no.
XL3Z-14A601-AA DRL Resistor
YL1Z-138218-AA DRL Relay Block

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Order Code Item Description Dealer Invoice Suggested Retail Price
F150 SUPERCREW CAB 2WD 139" W.B. $24,656.00 $27,860.00

Destination Charge $715.00 $715.00

99L V8, EFI (5.4 Liter) $680.00 $800.00
44U Automatic, 4-Speed w/Overdrive STD STD
508A Series Code • Lariat N/C N/C
18E Cab Steps $213.00 $250.00
535 Trailer Towing Pkg., Class III • Includes 7-wire Trailer harness, class III hitch receiver, H.D. Shock Absorbers & H.D. Electrical/Cooling Pkg. $298.00 $350.00
43M Moon Roof, Power Glass includes Mini Overhead Console $688.00 $810.00
90P Seat Adjuster, Power Driver's Includes Auto Headlamp Control STD STD
90H Seats, Heated • Lariat $207.00 $245.00
XH9 Axle, 3.55 Ratio Limited Slip Rear $243.00 $285.00
63E Bed Extender, Stainless Steel Cage $166.00 $195.00
153 Bracket, Front License Plate (LPO) N/C N/C
60C Entry System, Illuminated Keyless Remote Control STD STD
41H Heater, Engine Block (LPO) • Models w/Trailer Towing Pkg. 535 $30.00 $35.00
954 Paint, Lower Two-Tone Includes Body Side Stripes. $192.00 $225.00
91P Radio, Premium AM/FM Stereo w/Cassette Includes 6-Disc Compact Disc Changer $251.00 $295.00
EH Seat, Leather Surfaced Split Bench • Lariat (Medium Parchment) N/C N/C
T5S (5) P275/60R17 OWL • Lariat STD STD
433 Window, Sliding Rear $107.00 $125.00
AQ/LL Beige, Arizona Metallic/Blue, Deep Wedgewood Metallic N/C N/C
$28,446.00 $32,190.00
Dealer Profit() $500.00
$28,946.00

Order Placed 11/3/2000
Serialized on 11/9/2000
Estimated Build Date Week of 11/27/00
Produced 11/28/2000
Estimated Delivery to Dealer 12/18/2000

 

1. I guess maybe I've missed a discussion somewhere in the past about relay blocks, resistors, and how the average person can use these to enable their DRL's.
2. For those of us that are "electronically challenged" the 2001 Ford truck accessories catalog I have lists the Daytime Running Lights as $57.14, recommends dealer installation and claims "The system automatically activates the low-beams at 75% of their normal operating power whenever the ignition is in the "on" position. Engineered to completely integrate with your vehicle's electrical system".
3. I have the Auto headlamps but would like the DRL's also. I'm not too excited about covering my dash sensor and having the headlamps burning at full power all the time. If I'm not mistaken, don't the tail lights come on with Auto lamps also? So, they'd be on all the time too.
I'm really thinking of seeing what the dealer would charge for labor to do the DRL installation...........

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2001 F150 4X2 XLT Supercrew, D.Wedgewood Blue, 5.4, 3.55LS,
Class III, Cargo Cage, etc....

 

I talked to my dealer and he told me $90.00 for parts and labor.

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Order Code Item Description Dealer Invoice Suggested Retail Price
F150 SUPERCREW CAB 2WD 139" W.B. $24,656.00 $27,860.00

Destination Charge $715.00 $715.00

99L V8, EFI (5.4 Liter) $680.00 $800.00
44U Automatic, 4-Speed w/Overdrive STD STD
508A Series Code • Lariat N/C N/C
18E Cab Steps $213.00 $250.00
535 Trailer Towing Pkg., Class III • Includes 7-wire Trailer harness, class III hitch receiver, H.D. Shock Absorbers & H.D. Electrical/Cooling Pkg. $298.00 $350.00
43M Moon Roof, Power Glass includes Mini Overhead Console $688.00 $810.00
90P Seat Adjuster, Power Driver's Includes Auto Headlamp Control STD STD
90H Seats, Heated • Lariat $207.00 $245.00
XH9 Axle, 3.55 Ratio Limited Slip Rear $243.00 $285.00
63E Bed Extender, Stainless Steel Cage $166.00 $195.00
153 Bracket, Front License Plate (LPO) N/C N/C
60C Entry System, Illuminated Keyless Remote Control STD STD
41H Heater, Engine Block (LPO) • Models w/Trailer Towing Pkg. 535 $30.00 $35.00
954 Paint, Lower Two-Tone Includes Body Side Stripes. $192.00 $225.00
91P Radio, Premium AM/FM Stereo w/Cassette Includes 6-Disc Compact Disc Changer $251.00 $295.00
EH Seat, Leather Surfaced Split Bench • Lariat (Medium Parchment) N/C N/C
T5S (5) P275/60R17 OWL • Lariat STD STD
433 Window, Sliding Rear $107.00 $125.00
AQ/LL Beige, Arizona Metallic/Blue, Deep Wedgewood Metallic N/C N/C
$28,446.00 $32,190.00
Dealer Profit() $500.00
$28,946.00

Order Placed 11/3/2000
Serialized on 11/9/2000
Estimated Build Date Week of 11/27/00
Produced 11/28/2000
Shipped via rail 11/28/2000
Estimated Delivery to Dealer 12/16/2000



[This message has been edited by dbdunn (edited 01-22-2001).]

 

Updated part numbers on the DRLs. These work on my 2001 Screw. Installed them yesterday.

XL3Z-14A601-AA CNTR & BRKT AS
YL1Z-13B218-AA WIR ASY-HD/LP

See Storm's site at http://www.voicenet.com/~storm/drl for the location of the plugs. His pictures are right on the money. The resistor plug is actually plugged into a bracket on the frame. Just unplug it and plug in the resistor. You will need to get a stainless steel screw and nut to bolt it in. These items are very easy to install. Just plug them in and no cutting into the wire harness!

 

Price of the updated parts?

 

Cost about $75.00 with tax. This is about the same price as the aftermarket kit from Ford.

 

The day time running lights are already installed on our Canuck trucks!

It is law for all Canadian vehicle's to have daytime running lights installed on them from the factory before selling!

I Am Canadian....Cool!

 

mikebourg,

Do you have the autolamp system also?

www.over.to/SuperCrew

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2001 F-150 Lariat SuperCrew, Bright Red / Silver Frost, Medium Graphite Leather, 2X4, 5.4, Moonroof, 6 CD Changer, 3.55 Limited Slip, Tow package, Bright Red Lund Nose Shield, Line-X bedliner, Bed Extender.