06 chrysler town & country drl’s
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Topic: 06 chrysler town & country drl’s
Posted By: bensauto
Subject: 06 chrysler town & country drl’s
Date Posted: July 22, 2014 at 2:30 PM
I am thinking of installing daytime running lamps on an 06 Chrysler Town & Country for a friend moving to Canada. I would like to just use his headlights for this if possible. Can I do this with a relay or 2? I would be grateful for any suggestions.
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Posted By: sparkie
Date Posted: July 22, 2014 at 4:39 PM
To license the vehicle in Canada the daytime running light system must be installed by a licensed tech in many provinces. The system must perform like a factory system and interface with the lighting system and turn on and off with certain controls. I would suggest that he have it done once he gets to Canada.
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sparky
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: July 23, 2014 at 11:25 AM
If it has to turn off with the headlights as here, plus side to ignition, negative side to lo beam headlight.
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Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: bensauto
Date Posted: August 01, 2014 at 7:31 PM
Thank you all! I may just let him get it done in Canada, i don't know yet. @ Howie II. Are you talking about with using a relay? Can you explain what you mean a little further?
Posted By: davep.
Date Posted: August 01, 2014 at 8:55 PM
Get a DRL module. They make them. They run the low beams at reduced voltage to extend bulb life, and improve fuel economy over running them at full voltage. I have an AC Delco unit in my stash. It was about $40 in 1997. Worked flawlessly for 15 years until I removed it when I sold that truck.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: August 02, 2014 at 12:51 AM
Sorry Ben, power from ignition, goes to ground through lo beam.
If headlights are turned on, lo beam becomes 12v+ hence no circuit.
If I was thinking relays I would have mentioned them.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
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