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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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Daytime running lights

I have a 1990 2door runner and it does not have daytime running lights. Is there an easy way to wire this up??
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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turn em on when you get in....

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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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i guess you could find the wire that turns the lights on and wire a constant "on" to the ignition, kinda like your stereo... but its just easier to spin the switch... why do you want DTRLs??
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by space-junk
why do you want DTRLs??
x2...thats what im thinking..
I just turn on my marker lights when i get in..
To each their own..

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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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You probably need the little control box of a truck with DTRL that sits under the ash tray.

It would be a lot easier to just turn on your lights I think.
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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maybe hes in canada and needs it to pass inspection?
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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I put these in any US-spec cars that are being imported and do not already have daytime's.


Canadian Tire sells 'em for $40. Hooks to your battery and ground, two outputs (marker lights and headlights, or L & R headlights for European cars w/separate circuits). About 90 mins for a clean install. Uses a wire that wraps around a plug wire to detect the engine running, then turns the lights on about 4 seconds after startup.

Or, I'll run a Bosch relay under the dash that mimic's turning the headlights on as soon as the key is turned to "RUN". For cars with Coil-On-Plug ignition, this is easier.

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