Wiring marker lights as DRLs....Possible? Easy?

[ryanryan]

It is possible to wire the marker lights on the front as the DRLs? In Canada it is a law that you need DRLs. I'm putting a set of HIDs in and I have to disconnect the DRLs. It's not that big of a deal, because I have asked a few cops and have never heard of anyone getting a ticket for not having DRLs. But....I thought if there was an easy way to do it, I would go for it. I know the in's and out's of electrical, but I'm no genius when it comes to it. Has anyone ever done this before, or is there a thread somewhere that explains this process?

 

[BigBlueChevy]

well the marker lamps don't draw a whole lot of current. Do you have a wiring schematic to use to find out what wire runs the daytime running lamps? You could just cut the feed to the marker lights, splice in a new wire, route it to the DTR wire and splice that into the line. Soldering it would provide the longest lasting connection. And with a little heat shrink you'll be in buisness.

Do you have access to the wiring diagram for your truck?

 

[ryanryan]

No...where would I find something like that....Mitchell On Demand?

 

[BigBlueChevy]

Haynes manual has schematics for everything including the diesel versions. There is also all Data @www.alldata.tsb.com/home

Both will have everything you need. Lemme know if you need help deciphering that wiring diagram. They can be a bit... overwelming

 

[BigBlueChevy]

Said it in another thread and I'll say it here too. I'm loving your new avatar :thumbsup: