Please help,I have day time running head lights,how can I make them go off. - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

Markcuda · 11-18-2012, 07:55 PM

I have a 2007 Taurus with day time running head lights.
How can I deactivate them while driving?
The car was a fleet vehicle, as all 07s were, except for Canada.
I did push 1 click on the emergency foot break, the head lights went out, but the chimer drove me crazy

behlinla · 11-18-2012, 08:30 PM

If you take it to the dealer they should be able to disable the DRL in the SJB software. They just go in with their scan tool and change the setting.

Markcuda · 11-18-2012, 08:50 PM

Ok, great, thank you for the help

Markcuda · 11-18-2012, 10:35 PM

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the dealer they should be able to disable the DRL in the SJB software.

I got to thinkin', is this the only way?

behlinla · 11-18-2012, 10:40 PM

As far as I know, yes. I don't think there's a DRL module or anything like there used to be in the past. It's all controlled in the SJB, so you can't modify anything electrically to get them to not turn on (unless you fool it like with parking brake). I know it's a trip to the dealer and some big sum of money for a two minute fix, but that's how it has to be done.

If you know someone who works at a dealer, they might be able to do it for you. Some non-dealer shops have Ford scan tools, but I'm not sure how you would find out other than calling around. Some outfits specialize in programming PCMs, so they would be able to do it. Basically you should ask if they can reprogram a Ford PCM or not.

Markcuda · 11-18-2012, 10:47 PM

Again, thank you for all the info.

Breeves002 · 11-18-2012, 11:22 PM

Just curious, what makes you want to deactivate the running lights?

Markcuda · 11-19-2012, 05:03 AM

Number 1=I like to drive with just my parking lights on, can't do that.
Number 2=Bulb life is shortened with day time head lights.
Number 3=I don't need a car manufacturer telling me when my head lights
should be on.

JIMMER · 11-19-2012, 05:24 AM

Confirm with local law enforcement about DRL laws. Different places have different laws. Often based on year of car and what level of the lighting system should be on when the car is in motion.

Markcuda · 11-19-2012, 05:32 AM

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Confirm with local law enforcement about DRL laws

Why?
Are you trying to say that if a person turns off his day time running head lights, that person could be breaking the law?
Shirley, you are not trying to say that?

11-18-2012, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Markcuda Member Member Number: 50963 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Clinton,Illinois Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2007 Taurus SEL Windveil blue Visit: My Garage Posts: 111 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	Please help,I have day time running head lights,how can I make them go off. I have a 2007 Taurus with day time running head lights. How can I deactivate them while driving? The car was a fleet vehicle, as all 07s were, except for Canada. I did push 1 click on the emergency foot break, the head lights went out, but the chimer drove me crazy __________________ 2007 Taurus SEL Windveil blue 126,500 miles Leather intirior 3.0 Vulcan motor WeatherTech side window deflectors. www.Markcuda.com

11-18-2012, 08:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Markcuda Member Member Number: 50963 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Clinton,Illinois Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2007 Taurus SEL Windveil blue Visit: My Garage Posts: 111 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	Ok, great, thank you for the help __________________ 2007 Taurus SEL Windveil blue 126,500 miles Leather intirior 3.0 Vulcan motor WeatherTech side window deflectors. www.Markcuda.com

11-18-2012, 10:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Markcuda Member Member Number: 50963 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Clinton,Illinois Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2007 Taurus SEL Windveil blue Visit: My Garage Posts: 111 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	Again, thank you for all the info. __________________ 2007 Taurus SEL Windveil blue 126,500 miles Leather intirior 3.0 Vulcan motor WeatherTech side window deflectors. www.Markcuda.com

11-18-2012, 11:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Breeves002 The Big Cheese Member Number: 49890 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2008 Mercury Sable Premier Visit: My Garage Posts: 3,948 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	Just curious, what makes you want to deactivate the running lights? __________________ Sam 2008 Mercury Sable Premier 2012 Kia Soul Base AT 1.6GDI Moved On: 2000 Sable LS Premium Duratec View what I have for sale: HERE ENTER NOW FOR May's WAGON ONLY CAR OF THE MONTH!! *CLICK HERE*

11-19-2012, 05:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Markcuda Member Member Number: 50963 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Clinton,Illinois Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2007 Taurus SEL Windveil blue Visit: My Garage Posts: 111 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	Number 1=I like to drive with just my parking lights on, can't do that. Number 2=Bulb life is shortened with day time head lights. Number 3=I don't need a car manufacturer telling me when my head lights should be on. __________________ 2007 Taurus SEL Windveil blue 126,500 miles Leather intirior 3.0 Vulcan motor WeatherTech side window deflectors. www.Markcuda.com

11-18-2012, 08:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
behlinla Technical Advisor Member Number: 14275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2006 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,621 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	If you take it to the dealer they should be able to disable the DRL in the SJB software. They just go in with their scan tool and change the setting.

11-18-2012, 10:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
behlinla Technical Advisor Member Number: 14275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2006 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,621 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	As far as I know, yes. I don't think there's a DRL module or anything like there used to be in the past. It's all controlled in the SJB, so you can't modify anything electrically to get them to not turn on (unless you fool it like with parking brake). I know it's a trip to the dealer and some big sum of money for a two minute fix, but that's how it has to be done. If you know someone who works at a dealer, they might be able to do it for you. Some non-dealer shops have Ford scan tools, but I'm not sure how you would find out other than calling around. Some outfits specialize in programming PCMs, so they would be able to do it. Basically you should ask if they can reprogram a Ford PCM or not.

11-19-2012, 05:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
JIMMER Devoted Member Member Number: 32379 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto Chapter: Eastern Canada Drives: 2002 Taurus SE 3.0 Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,336 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 4	Confirm with local law enforcement about DRL laws. Different places have different laws. Often based on year of car and what level of the lighting system should be on when the car is in motion. __________________ James 2002 TAURUS SE - 3.0L VULCAN - 5 SPEED TORONTO, ONTARIO. Ride of the Month - Sept. 2011 - coolfords.com Ride of the Quarter - 1st Quarter 2012 - teamtos.ca Car of the Month - July 2012 - TCCA Car of the Year - 2012 - TCCA Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nbtyJTC9QU

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