Is there a way to "enable" daytime running lights? - Toyota Yaris Forums

MadMax · 04-15-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

DRLs were standard equipment for 2008 and 2009, so the prior owner may have disabled yours. If you want to know for sure if it was built with them, shoot me your VIN, or take a look under the dash above and to the right of the steering column for the DRL module.

Wait, what? My 2008 didn't come with DRLs, and I am the original owner...

CTScott · 04-15-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Wait, what? My 2008 didn't come with DRLs, and I am the original owner...

It looks like for 2008, like 2009, they were only standard on cold area spec. Yaris.

MadMax · 04-15-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

It looks like for 2008, like 2009, they were only standard on cold area spec. Yaris.

Thanks, I thought there was some distinguishing difference. Whereas I always drive with my lights on, I still prefer the option of being able to turn them off myself if so desired.

nookandcrannycar · 04-22-2013, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

It looks like for 2008, like 2009, they were only standard on cold area spec. Yaris.

and included in the All Weather Package option ($110.00) on my 2007 cold area spec Yaris (shipped to CT and purchased in RI).

jambo101 · 04-23-2013, 03:27 AM

If you dont have DRL and you want them just turning your lights on would be the logical plan-B.

esse10 · 04-23-2013, 08:47 AM

just turn the little knob U self. You really don't want those on all the time because they end up ruining the headlight outer lens , they turn light brown and foggy looking, then in a few years you have to replace the whole headlight. Most parts place dont' sell you just the outer lens because they make more money that way..LOL of course.

jambo101 · 04-26-2013, 03:44 AM

I always thought the misting up of the plastic headlight lens was due to age,road rash and ultraviolet damage from the sun.You are saying its because of the headlight being on all the time?

Deathegg · 04-26-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by esse10

just turn the little knob U self. You really don't want those on all the time because they end up ruining the headlight outer lens , they turn light brown and foggy looking, then in a few years you have to replace the whole headlight. Most parts place dont' sell you just the outer lens because they make more money that way..LOL of course.

No. The headlights being on has nothing to do with it. The plastic just ages and oxidizes, causing it to turn cloudy and yellow.

cylaptor · 01-27-2019, 06:59 AM

Is it permitted to have a parking light + front fog lamp instead of Drl?

04-23-2013, 03:27 AM	#5
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	If you dont have DRL and you want them just turning your lights on would be the logical plan-B. __________________ Have Yaris will travel..

04-23-2013, 08:47 AM	#6
esse10 Drives: 2009 yaris 2 door Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: richmond TX. Posts: 241	drl just turn the little knob U self. You really don't want those on all the time because they end up ruining the headlight outer lens , they turn light brown and foggy looking, then in a few years you have to replace the whole headlight. Most parts place dont' sell you just the outer lens because they make more money that way..LOL of course.

04-26-2013, 03:44 AM	#7
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	I always thought the misting up of the plastic headlight lens was due to age,road rash and ultraviolet damage from the sun.You are saying its because of the headlight being on all the time? __________________ Have Yaris will travel..

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