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Old 09-19-2006, 05:43 PM   #1
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My 2006 is from the USA, here in Canada they require running lights... Is there something I can just plug in or are "daytime running lights" a completly different bulb/light assembly?
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Old 09-20-2006, 06:14 AM   #2
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Default Re: Daytime running lights? (2006acuratlCDN)

They run off 50% of your highbeams max output
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Old 09-20-2006, 12:07 PM   #3
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If they run off the high beams what's missing to make them work? It's one of the things they require here in Canada (daytime running lights) so I have to get them working soon.
Is there a different fuse or is it something that's going to cost me a fortune to put on? I can buy an aftermarket set of DRL's (daytime running lights) here for about $100

Does anyone know what the difference (wiring wise) is between a car that has DRL's and one that doesn't?
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Old 09-22-2006, 03:54 AM   #4
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Anyone know where I could find the wiring diagram for Canadian models?

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Old 09-25-2006, 11:17 AM   #5
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not tryin to be a smart ass, but couldn't you just turn on your lights during the day?
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Old 09-25-2006, 01:43 PM   #6
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That's what I would do but the law here in Canada says they have to automatically come on when you start the car... Someone said they run off the high beams at 50% power so I suppose it saves the regular bulbs.

The dealer will install them (daytime running lights) this week, they said it's just a relay they have to put in to the existing system.
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in my 06 TL ive never turned off my headlights, when I turn off my the headlights automaticly turn off and turn on when I start my car.
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I'm thinking you can wire them directly to a constant with a low apm relay. Any local audio/custom shop should be able to do it.
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