Daytime running lights

[Bobc163]

Has anyone sorted out how to activate DTLR on D4 ours is a 2012 SE model and there are LED's in the headlight assembly
Thyanks in advance

[BMKal]

Pretty sure you'll find that the LED's in the headlight assembly are the "signature" lights, and that no DRL's are fitted. ;)

Turn on your park lights and have a look - the LED's should be illuminated - they are nowhere near bright enough to use as DRL's.

[LandyAndy]

The DTLRs are an option combined with the bi-xenon headlights.If you have the option set the headlights to auto.You get DTLRs during the day then headlights on dusk,PROVIDING THE SENSOR WORKS!!!!!!
Andrew

[cjc_td5]

I think that DTRL are standard issue Andy, only difference is that my DTRL are a std globe vs LED on the Xenon upgrade.

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[Tombie]

The LEDs in the headlight are Signature lights.
The DTRLs on a pre facelift D4 are at the bottom of the bumper as per this:
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They are an expensive option!!!

A cheaper option is to replace the factory fogs with Osram LED DRL/FOG unit
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[Stuart02]

I just read in another thread that you can select the Canadian CCF using an IID tool which turns the lights on ad soon as you're in gear

[Tombie]

Not a lot of point over here... Parkers are useless on the highway. Headlights or DRLs are the only lights visible on a highway at speed during the day.

[Plane Fixer]

I have, using my IID tool, selected the Canadian option. As soon as the parking brake is off and in gear the headlights are on. With the HID lights I am visible day and night.

[Bobc163]

Thanks everyone
Looks like I will be investing in a IID tool
Where does one obtain one of these?
As an aside I have asked several dealers to change the setting for the window up option (ie push and hold the lock button on the remote and the windows all close) comments were "we can't do that as it is a saftey issue" "unable to locate that function" etc etc
Brother in Laws vehicle has this function set by the dealer at his request works fine and no saftey problems as the windows stop and open if an obstruction is encountered

We have replaced the original tyres with Hankooks and so far they are performing admirably, just not rated at the same speed as the originals (will never travel at those speeds anyway):D but still Light Truck for load capacity
Road noise is same as originals and grip appears to be the same (slightly better off road)

About to order ARB winch bar ready for "big lap" next year :)

[Tombie]

Good to see that function works PF..
Personally I've never been a huge fan of headlights during the day - especially with the xenon - burning away all day - they aren't cheap so would rather keep them for night running and just have 50,000hr LEDs shining...

Too many times over the years a globe has finally failed during the daylight portion of my run, leaving me with one headlight for the night portion.

Either way, as a regular highway user anyone who chooses to be seen in my book gets a gold star!!!

[Redback]

I just turn my lights on, much cheaper and easier.

[IndusD4]

I too have set the DLR option in the CCF, but to the northern European option (head and rear lights on). I believe that when doing this the Xenons aren't as bright as when switching them on normally, I would think this is to enhance bulb life.

My headlight switch is set to auto as well but have to remember when the car comes back from any service to switch the lights back to auto as everyone attempts to turn the lights off.

[Grentarc]

Personally I've never been a huge fan of headlights during the day - especially with the xenon - burning away all day - they aren't cheap so would rather keep them for night running and just have 50,000hr LEDs shining...


You can pick up a pair of decent D2S globes for under $50 these days (under $20 for cheap ones), or Phillips or Osrams for under $80 a pair. Much cheaper than they used to be!
I have had "cheap" HIDs in my Saab for the last 4 years, running them as "always on" and have not yet had a globe or ballast blow... In fact I am using the same ballasts I was using in the previous car for the 3 years before this car. Best thing is they don't have a filament to get damaged from vibrations.

[Tombie]

No they don't :)

But they do change colour as they age.

[Grentarc]

They also reduce to something like 70% of light at around 10,000 hrs, but that is still about 50% brighter than halogen lights.

I have just had the DRL function of my Bi-Xenons enabled as it is not price prohibitive anymore and I have spare bulbs at my disposal. I was thinking of seeing what it would take to improve the Signature Lights LEDs to use them as DRLs, but I just don't have the time these days to pull apart a spare headlight and investigate voltages/LEDs used etc.

[BigJon]

I just turn my lights on, much cheaper and easier.


But not as effective. DRLs are much brighter to oncoming traffic as they don't have the cut off that low beam headlights have.

[LandyAndy]

But not as effective. DRLs are much brighter to oncoming traffic as they don't have the cut off that low beam headlights have.

I have been flashed many times at dawn when the auto headlights havent worked and my MY14 DRLs are working,daylight not dark.I just give the rude bastards the full monty,stuff them.Get flashed lots too at nite when I have dipped my lights way early,they also get the full monty:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
Andrew

[Greatsouthernland]

I have been flashed many times at dawn when the auto headlights havent worked and my MY14 DRLs are working,daylight not dark.I just give the rude bastards the full monty,stuff them.Get flashed lots too at nite when I have dipped my lights way early,they also get the full monty:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
Andrew

?? The full monty ?? I thought that's a different flash altogether. You must be extremely agile and quick to go through that routine while being passed...:angel:

[BMKal]

?? The full monty ?? I thought that's a different flash altogether. You must be extremely agile and quick to go through that routine while being passed...:angel:

Especially when he's wearing his leather chaps. :o:o:o