ADD DRL
Daytime running lights disconnect-w211
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Daytime running lights disconnect-w211
Anyone know how to disconnect the daytime running lights on a Canadian model W211??
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you should be able to turn off the Daytime lights through the dashboard/steering wheel control panel. There is an option ( I believe under Vehicle ) for the lighting and it is probably set to constant for DRL's to be on. Use the + - to change to off.
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Re: DRL
Originally posted by tmangus
you should be able to turn off the Daytime lights through the dashboard/steering wheel control panel. There is an option ( I believe under Vehicle ) for the lighting and it is probably set to constant for DRL's to be on. Use the + - to change to off.
you should be able to turn off the Daytime lights through the dashboard/steering wheel control panel. There is an option ( I believe under Vehicle ) for the lighting and it is probably set to constant for DRL's to be on. Use the + - to change to off.
Therefore, that leaves two ways that it could be done on the W211 (I am not sure which one is used).
On some Mercedes model, the DRL is set by either a special wire harness or a special relay is fitted in the headlight relay box.
On others (likely the W211, as that now has electronically controlled headlights), the DRL is set by setting the option code using the Star Diag system. A quick way to change this setting (rather than searching for it) is just to select a different country code, such as USA.
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Re: ADD DRL
Originally posted by phast
I have a 2001 SLK and would like to ADD DRL to my car.....any ideas where I can get that info?
I have a 2001 SLK and would like to ADD DRL to my car.....any ideas where I can get that info?
I believe the W202/W208/R170 had these available... not positive what years though.
Some cars had a DRL harness intead.
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Re: Re: ADD DRL
Originally posted by scorchie
Go to the dealership... ask if there is a daytime light relay available for your car. If so, then you can buy that and pop it in your headlight relay socket.
I believe the W202/W208/R170 had these available... not positive what years though.
Some cars had a DRL harness intead.
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Go to the dealership... ask if there is a daytime light relay available for your car. If so, then you can buy that and pop it in your headlight relay socket.
I believe the W202/W208/R170 had these available... not positive what years though.
Some cars had a DRL harness intead.
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Re: Re: Re: ADD DRL
Originally posted by phast
Thanks, I'll check it out next trip to the dealer, and report back if anyone else is interested.
Thanks, I'll check it out next trip to the dealer, and report back if anyone else is interested.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: ADD DRL
Originally posted by bamberger_1
As far as I know, in the light option menu you can select "automatic head lights on or off". this is an option to be selcted anywhere outside Canada. A Canadian licenced car has this option blocked in the firmware.
As far as I know, in the light option menu you can select "automatic head lights on or off". this is an option to be selcted anywhere outside Canada. A Canadian licenced car has this option blocked in the firmware.
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Not that I know, that this is a dealer select option. Just scroll through all the menus, and you should find the right tab.
As I said you wont find it if its a Canadian sold car. This option is blocked due to legal reasons.
As I said you wont find it if its a Canadian sold car. This option is blocked due to legal reasons.
