[Lemans64]

Thanks for that info guys, I like the idea of the drl relay as well. Got me thinkin now, Can't ya smell the smoke, LOL.

Rick

[Old Goat 67]

Rick,

Please let us know how you make out or if you need any assistance.
I'm thinking place the relay where you can swing the Purple wire over to it without cutting.
Feed the relay with a fused source, and control it with an Ign source. Should work sweet.

Charles

[GT182]

This is by Vic(6D6GOAT) dated 03-30-08 in the old thread on this subject and using a relay. I don't think it's for Daytime Running Lights tho. It's actually for accidentally leaving your lights on and with the relay they automatically go off. Like today's auto shutoff for lights.

"pretty simple really. i just bought a relay at the parts store...you know the ones with a 30, 87, 87a, 86 and 85 numbered terminals.
i just cut the large red wire with a white stripe at the headlight switch.

the red/white wire coming out of the headlight goes to the #87 terminal (use an extension of the same gauge wire. that way the relay is easier to get to if it fails)

the other end of the red white stripe wire coming from like the firewall area goes to the #30 terminal.

the #85 terminal goes to a ground

the #86 terminal goes to a 12V source when the ignition is ON only. i used a male terminal at the fuse block. (the most lower right corner, just above the fuse box mounting bolt)

the 87a terminal doesn't get used.

basically, when you turn on your ignition the 12 volts sent to the #86 terminal closes (connects) the red/white stripe wire that you cut sending power to turn your headlights turning them on ONLY when you have your headlight switch pulled to the on position. if you have the headlight switch pushed in your lights will be off....and if you accidentally leave your lights on...when you turn your car off the relay will open (disconnect) the red/white wire cutting the power to your headlights. then when you go back and start your car your headlights will come on....geez, i hope im not mastering the obvious with you guys.

i keep an extra relay in my center console. they are under 5 bucks. i have been running the same relay for years now with no problem. im not sure how many times it has saved my battery but i know it has.

i hope that helps."

[HALFWAY]

I made the wire switch last night and it worked just as advertised. Also my rear lights are on when the parking lights are only on. Love the way it looks at night.

[Old Goat 67]

Cool,

We do have a guarantee, but it's only for 30 minutes.......

[GT182]

Originally Posted by Old Goat 67

Cool,

We do have a guarantee, but it's only for 30 minutes.......

I thought you told me it was only for 30 seconds once you turned the headlights on.

[ReelFun]

Jerry H. You can do it by just laying on the floor and unplugging the connector from behind the switch. Thats what I did. No need to remove the whole switch.

[GT182]

Originally Posted by ReelFun

Jerry H. You can do it by just laying on the floor and unplugging the connector from behind the switch. Thats what I did. No need to remove the whole switch.

Yeah but you have to be a contortionist..... or very young and limber. I tried that and almost broke my neck. Most of us old guys would end up in therapy if we tried it that way. LOL

[ReelFun]

Well, I don't fit in either catagory and it was rather uncomfortable. The most difficult thing for me recently seems to be my eyesight. I'm reaching that age (45) where I can't see close up without reading glasses. That sucks!

[Old Goat 67]

Hang in there, it gets worse.

[Jerry H.]

Originally Posted by ReelFun

Jerry H. You can do it by just laying on the floor and unplugging the connector from behind the switch. Thats what I did. No need to remove the whole switch.

At 6'4" and near 300lbs, I still need to take the switch out!

[Old Goat 67]

Here ya go.