Honda daylight running lights in Canada

For Hondas in Canada, which lights are used for DRL? Is the headlights,
or amber turn signal lights?

 

It's the highbeams, but with lower current so their not too bright.

 

I'm a strong believer in running lights, and I've been disappointed
that Honda doesn't have this feature in the US. Does anyone know if
my dealer could swap a part with a similar part from the Canadian
model to provide a 2003 Accord with running lights?

Ron

 

Just turn on your headlamps whenever you drive, day or night. You'll
get daytime running lamps without annoying anyone with high beams.
(Yes, even at reduced intensity, high beams are annoying, particularly
in overcast weather and near dusk.)

 

You mean to tell me that DRL use the high beam lamps? I didn't know that.

 

Well I can't say that for all cars but know for the sure the new Accord do.
I've seen some Dodge Caravans use the yellow parking lights for DRL. I
guess it depends on how the manufacturer decides to go about it.
Personally, I find the high beam solution to be the best. Since it's
daytime and the amperage is turned down to reduce the brightness of the
bulb, they do not blind oncoming drivers. Quite the opposite. Because they
are the highbeams, you can be seen from much farther away.

 

My '93 Accord also uses the high beam lamps.

 

Well, I had thought of that (d'oh), but I don't want low beams at
normal wattage. I'd prefer high-beams at low intensity. That's why I
asked the question. Also, if I turn on low beams, then the navigation
system dims (requires a manual reset every time), and all the dash
lights illuminate in broad daylight which I don't like on principle

Does anyone know the answer to my original question? I'm not willing
to pay big bucks for the conversion, but if it might be a simple
matter of switching out a relatively inexpensive controller, I'd love
to know about it.
Thanks in advance.


Ron

 

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Do a search at hondasuv.com, in the CRV side of the forum. There was a
good link to an american company with a kit that cost about $70. Look
for 'DRL'.

'Curly'

 

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try this link:

http://www.racerwheel.com/lighting-auxillary-lighting-harness-kits.html

'Curly'

 

I don't like DRL's on autos because they make motorcycles more inconspicuous
(which are way too inconspicuous to most auto drivers to begin with).

Heheh, I was wondering how soon this thread would turn into a pro-DRL vs.
anti-DRL controversy. :þ

 

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In Canada, DRL has been mandatory for motorcycles for about 20 YEARS, or
more.

'Curly'

 

There is an eBay item for a ford, which would probably adapt to Honda
Item # 7933393108

Good luck
W

 

Just leave your headlight switch on at all times. That's what I do. Even
when I leave the car for the night. They will automatically turn off after
a minute with the key out of the ignition.

 

Thanks,
I found the thread, and the link is to Racerwheels.com. They do
indeed sell wiring harness kits to provide DRLs. However, it's
impossible to tell what makes and models those are for. I'm emailing
their sales department to see if they can be installed in a 2003
Accord.
Hope this works out, because these kits are only $50.
Ron

 

Yes, that's the link I found on the hondasuv.com forum

Ron

 

Exactly! Same in the USA, 20+ years. DRL on motorcycles is a GOOD thing.
But when you drown them out in all of the DRL-enable vehicles, they lose
their effectiveness. Then soccer mom is much more likely to make a left
turn in front of my oncoming motorcycle, because she 'didn't see' me.

 

In low light conditions (overcast or near dusk), high beam DRLs can be
annoying. Of course, these are often the conditions when you're advised
to turn on the low beam headlamps, but many people do not (whether or not
their cars have DRLs).

 

You really want to annoy other drivers by glaring them with your high beams?
Particularly in low light daytime conditions like overcast or near dusk?