DRL Disable, in 10 minutes

(edit - this is for 2005 and 2006 models only)

This walkthrough shows you exactly where everything is, and also how to remove fasteners and parts without breaking anything.

Green arrows, DRL module
Red arrows, panel attachments

1. Lower the panel above the pedals

1. There are three plastic attachments for the lower panel. For the two in each side, turn counterclockwise 90 degrees, and the screw head part will pop out, now you can grab it by hand and pull it out completey.
2. The middle attachment you must use firm pressure on to pull it out.

2. You will see the DRL module on the firewall with a white and black connector. If you can read the green sticker on the top it will say "DRL" on it.
3. Pull the white connector out only, secure it so it does not rattle, perhaps with a zip-tie as shown
4. Put the panel back.

1. Just push the middle attachment back in
2. With the "screw head" part of the black attachments extended, push it into the two holes on the sides. Then push the screw head in to lock it into place.

Alternatively, it'll take you 10 seconds if you just stick your hand from underneath the dash and unplug the white plug. (Once you have an idea where it is, that is )

What are the chances that this will cause a CEL later on?

You will not have a CEL problem for disconnecting the DRL. So go ahead and DO IT!!!

After a few beers and with the kids running around like maniacs it took me a minute, but I finally figured it out:

DRL=DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS

I'm a freakin' jeeenyus huh?

wow, that seems easy. Now all of you who want HID's can get them....including ME!!!! Thanks for the great pics

Thanks for the great instructions. It worked perfectly, and was easy!!

Originally Posted by TechCI

Thanks for the great instructions. It worked perfectly, and was easy!!

Me too.

Thanks again!

thaks for sharing...good stuff!

EXCELLENT mod here. i hate me some DRLs.

Thanks alot that was too easy!

I'm subscribing so I'll remember to do this later.

The other night I thought about it, when I drove 10 miles on the highway forgetting to turn on my headlights Without DRLs I won't forget

Yup, now my hids wont go koko because of the DRL's Easy MOD in less then 5 minutes.

Thanks for the write-up, my dealer was trying to tell me how to do it when I bought the car, but it was nice to have a picture to positivly identify the harness.

Just wondering, why do people dislike DRL's so much? I don't have a problem if people do the mod, just wondering.