2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission How to install daytime running lights on a US truck (for Canadain law)

[johncameron]

A buddy of mine bought a 2001 truck in the USA and needs to have daytime running lights to pass inspection. Is it an easy thing like a simple plug'n'play box?



Is it possible to "borrow" mine to pass???:-laf



Thanks in advance.

 

[BDaugherty]

I don't know how to do the factory DRL setup, but it sure would be easy to set up a relay to run DRLs. All you would have to do would be to install a normally closed switch onto the parking brake in such a manner that when the parking brake was pushed it would interrupt the circuit. Then run a relay to the low beams and use switched ignition for signal. That way when you turn the key on, low beams come on. When you engage the parking brake, they go off.

 

[chuckwilson]

Truck-lite makes DRL moduals for retrofiting to DRL. You can get them at any heavy truck dealer. (they can order them)

 

[FourBarR]

Since your in Canada Canadian Tire has kits to add DRL . I added them to 2 pre 1990 vehicles. Hope that helps.

 

[JoeCanuck]

I ran a relay to automatically switch on my fog lights when the ignition was on. It satisfied the CT inspector.

 

[johncameron]

Thanks for the help guys!