jstevenson

What is involved in switching a 1998 or 1999 LX Protege from the US to Canadian safety standards, in particular the Daytime running lights? I get the hint that it may be a simply module that plugs into a wiring harness underneath the leftside dashboard but would like confirmation from someone who has actually gone through this!

Also - is there anything else besides the headlights that needs to be changed?

Thanks in advance.

turbonium959

First off, 1998 and 1999 is not the same model year. Also, I am not aware of Canadian regulations, but I don't think US models came with daytime running lights. Hopefully, some Canadian folks around here can help out.

jstevenson

I realize 1998 and 1999 were separate model years - I'm interested in knowing if there are any differences between them too (as far as electrical system for the headlights are concerned).

Liquid_Ag

the 98 and 99 are completely different cars. one is a second gen, the other a third. yes there are a shitload of differences between the cars

turbonium959

As far as electrical sh*t is concerned, I have no idea. But most likely it is entirely different. Up to date, I do not know of a single part on 1999 model that is similar to 1998 model.

jstevenson

Thanks for the info. So 1999 was the switchover year to 3rd gen. (strange, I thought it was 2001 but oh well...) Back to the 1998 LX - does ANYONE know how they would switch over the headlight system to Daylight running lights versus the US standard?