How to disable daytime running lights?

[kpearson]

I have a 04 wrx and I want to disable the daytime running lights. I don't need them on all the time and it will wear out the lights quicker.
I saw a post from one of the NASIOC forums were there is a plug under the glove box, but I'm not sure which one(the plug color described didn't match what I have) and I have no clue if this is going to diable something I need. For all I know the person that posted the instructions could have pulled the plug for the DRL and ended up disabling something else important. I just want to confirm that it is one of the plugs under the glovebox.
Thanks in advance.

[Rallyme02]

what i did to disable mine was under the hood theres a litttle sliver box about the size of a box of matches, i unplugged it and zip tied the plug outta the way!

[Cambo]

whats the reason for disabling the daytime running lights? i like mine just because there on in daytime headlight areas and rainy days (califronia law). just wondering

[Bubba02sti]

I just leave my lights on all the time.. they turn off when I shut off the car anyway and bulbs arnt that bad

[Joshz400_03]

I removed the silver box under the hood. Its right around the air box area and says something like caution hot or something like that on it. Took all of 5 mins to pull it out and I was good to go. IMO they look WAY better w/o the lights on when driving..especially bug eyes like mine..

[Rallyme02]

I removed the silver box under the hood. Its right around the air box area and says something like caution hot or something like that on it. Took all of 5 mins to pull it out and I was good to go. IMO they look WAY better w/o the lights on when driving..especially bug eyes like mine..

word!

[ogi]

just curious, this silver box
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5315/5883133242_f67f7ce3af_m.jpg

or this one
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5240/5883133482_862aec4500_m.jpg

i'm guessing the top one.

[LarLar]

there's also a big yellow plug under/behind the glove box. that also disables the daytime running lights

[ogi]

there are a few orangey ones back there. not sure which one.

[LarLar]

mine is yellowish greenish kinda. haha. not orangeish at all. it was the biggest plug too.

[worldrallyblue]

Glovebox plug takes 2 seconds... ill have to take a pic when I get a chance. At dennys right now about to get my moons over my hammy on :headbang:

[rhino01]

Mine in my '04 are disabled (night time lights still function properly) when I pull the ABS fuse, pretty easy and who needs ABS? you just get a few dash lights ("brake" and "ABS")

[tyler_S18]

on my 04 wrx i didnt want lights on the dash but i pulled the glove box (like 9 screws) then disconnected the module right bu the door. its black with a sticker on it that says drl and stuff. its right behind two blue relays that are in the lighting system. i will try to get a pic soon. as far as i know all my lights work like they should! i hate not having control of my car and what its doing and not doing. i wish i could leave my lights on when i turn the car off but its ok for now!

[winski357]

I removed the silver box under the hood. Its right around the air box area and says something like caution hot or something like that on it. Took all of 5 mins to pull it out and I was good to go. IMO they look WAY better w/o the lights on when driving..especially bug eyes like mine..

totally agree! i have been trying to figure it out ever since i found out the DRL's exist lol

[Cambo]

were are all these said pictures? i might do it for the hell of it lol i get bored :p

[ShadowImg]

DRLs are there for a reason, leave 'em alone if you're driving on the street. ABS is a really good idea to keep as well. If you're off the road, then do whatever the hell you want.

[Skemcin]

what would be helpful is if one of these changes (glove box or under hood/airbox) could be wired for an alternate LED DRL.
:)

re: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0UNQkzop8Q