drl’s, 93 cavalier

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Forum Name: Lights, Neon, LEDs, HIDs
Forum Discription: Under Car Lighting, Strobe Lights, Fog Lights, Headlights, HIDs, DRL, Tail Lights, Brake Lights, Dashboard Lights, WigWag, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=93539
Printed Date: May 01, 2024 at 2:13 PM

Topic: drl’s, 93 cavalier

Posted By: spaceman74
Subject: drl’s, 93 cavalier
Date Posted: May 02, 2007 at 8:33 AM

I bought a 93 cavalier from the U.S and I will bringing it to Canada. But because its a U.S model, it doesnt have DRL's. In order to pass the Federal Inspection here, I have to have them. What do I need to do to have my hadlights come on when the key is turned? Thanx

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Posted By: bellsracer
Date Posted: May 02, 2007 at 5:51 PM

I would tap into the ignition wire and bring that to a relay that will turn on the headlights.

Relay Connections
30: Headlight control wire (a yellow or tan wire at the headlight switch)
85: ignition wire (pink wire in the ignition harness) don't forget to fuse
86: ground
87: 12volt source (fused)
87a: leave empty or cap off

That should take care of DRL problem.

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Posted By: sparkie
Date Posted: May 02, 2007 at 6:48 PM

GM does sell a kit to add DRL to any vehicle. It performs exactly like the car was built with it.

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sparky

Posted By: spaceman74
Date Posted: May 03, 2007 at 11:29 AM

Well, I will chack GM but I will be prepared to take in the ass, cause it will probably be alot of $$$ :)

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Posted By: spaceman74
Date Posted: May 03, 2007 at 11:46 AM

No such kit available from GM.

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Posted By: spaceman74
Date Posted: May 03, 2007 at 11:47 AM

Bellsracer, what type of relay and fuse size please?

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Posted By: bellsracer
Date Posted: May 04, 2007 at 12:10 AM

Use a 15 amp fuse and your relay is a standard automotive relay. The relays will go by various names, but the most common names are Bosch or SPDT. Prices will vary from $5 - $15 US depending on where you get it from, and whether or not it comes with a harness pack. If it doesn't come with a harness pack you'll need to get a hold of female disconnect terminals for your wiring.

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