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-   -   Daytime running lights? (https://www.mazda3club.com/3rd-gen-protege-mazdaspeed-p5-mp3-26/daytime-running-lights-17294/)

Nigaud5sx December-9th-2002 09:14 PM
Daytime running lights?
 
Wondering if anyone knows how to convert the lowbeams on an '03 PR5 to daytime running lights?

Installshield December-9th-2002 10:27 PM
Turn the lights on during daytime without the foglights...

Just kidding dude but it would be a lot simpler than messing with relays and wiring.

Nigaud5sx December-10th-2002 07:37 AM
Hmm, I may just try that.

Bumble_G December-10th-2002 09:47 AM
Originally posted by 90&00 Protege
To get the DRL function of a Canadian-market Protege (low beams on at reduced voltage when hand-brake is released) you would have to change the headlight switch / control unit in the steering column to the Canadian part. I don't know however if the wiring harnesses are the same.
On the Canadian models the DRL module is located under the dashboard on the drivers side. The headlight switch is the same for US and Canadian models. However the wiring harness is different.

Maxx Mazda December-12th-2002 12:04 AM
Lemme get this straight... You WANT DRL's??? I disabled mine like a power searchin' mofo! Took about 2 hours, but damnnit I did it!

Pro_fan December-12th-2002 12:21 AM
Nick....why??

walight01 December-12th-2002 06:21 AM
Originally posted by Maxx Mazda
Lemme get this straight... You WANT DRL's??? I disabled mine like a power searchin' mofo! Took about 2 hours, but damnnit I did it!
thats funny!!! i can't stop laughing, ofcourse it is 6 in the morning and i haven't got to sleep yet

Maxx Mazda December-12th-2002 10:36 AM
Originally posted by Pro_fan
Nick....why??
Because, I think the car looks SO much cleaner (so fresh and so clean) with the lights off. Plus, running my blue bulbs on a lower voltage caused them to look :gay: as hell. Just my opinion. If it's anywhere near dusk or anything, I turn the lights on for safety though, don't worry.

Pro_fan December-12th-2002 01:26 PM
Maybe this isn't the place for it...but I was interested why people think DRL's suck.

Maxx Mazda December-13th-2002 11:36 AM
Originally posted by Pro_fan
Maybe this isn't the place for it...but I was interested why people think DRL's suck.
Personal preference I guess. I personally hate them on any car, not just my Mazda.

Pro_fan December-13th-2002 02:15 PM
Nick, so it's purely asthetic?

Personally, I think they a) look fine and b) provide another level of safety by making my Pro more visible.

Morpheus December-13th-2002 03:17 PM
I had a '98 Chevy Cavalier with DRLs, and it annoyed me to no end. I always had people telling me that my lights were on, etc. I think they look dumb, and don't add all that much to the safety factor.

Pro_fan December-13th-2002 03:51 PM
Mind posting a link to those studies? I think it'd be interesting reading.

Here's a link to an IIHS FAQ on DRL's:
http://www.iihs.org/safety_facts/qanda/drl.htm

Nearly all published reports indicate DRLs reduce multiple-vehicle daytime crashes. Evidence about DRL effects on crashes comes from studies conducted in Scandinavia, Canada, and the United States

THEGOLDPRO December-13th-2002 04:12 PM
i hate them because you cant stalk people with them. lol

Maxx Mazda December-13th-2002 06:21 PM
Originally posted by Pro_fan
Mind posting a link to those studies? I think it'd be interesting reading.

Here's a link to an IIHS FAQ on DRL's:
http://www.iihs.org/safety_facts/qanda/drl.htm
See, I save $3 a year! :p


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