Converting 2003 Lexus 470 to daylight running lights

Post by cabopeter
Can anyone tell me what is involved in converted a USA LX 470 Lexus to
Daylight running lights for importing into canada?

Turn on the headlights in the daytime....

Cost? Zero.....

--
Scott in Florida

cabopeter

2006-10-15 04:40:42 UTC

OK Let me explain this so it is a little bit simplier for you. Canada
since 1988 has had Day Light Running Lights built into every car sold
in canada, in order to import a US car into Canada. SO one has to
convert that car to there system. Cost Expensive, thought Zero
But thank you for those thoughts
Peter in Mexico

Post by Scott in Florida

Post by cabopeter
Can anyone tell me what is involved in converted a USA LX 470 Lexus to
Daylight running lights for importing into canada?

Turn on the headlights in the daytime....
Cost? Zero.....
--
Scott in Florida

Scott in Florida

2006-10-15 13:07:43 UTC

Post by cabopeter
OK Let me explain this so it is a little bit simplier for you. Canada
since 1988 has had Day Light Running Lights built into every car sold
in canada, in order to import a US car into Canada. SO one has to
convert that car to there system. Cost Expensive, thought Zero
But thank you for those thoughts
Peter in Mexico

Just swim across the border....cost zero....

On second thought stay in Mexico...

Post by cabopeter

Post by Scott in Florida

Post by cabopeter
Can anyone tell me what is involved in converted a USA LX 470 Lexus to
Daylight running lights for importing into canada?

Turn on the headlights in the daytime....
Cost? Zero.....
--
Scott in Florida

--
Scott in Florida

JoeSpareBedroom

2006-10-15 15:26:30 UTC

Post by cabopeter
Can anyone tell me what is involved in converted a USA LX 470 Lexus to
Daylight running lights for importing into canada?

In the past, this web site has been suggested as a source of tech info:
http://www.techinfo.toyota.com/

You can buy one day access to tech manuals for $10.00 US. Since Toyota is
not a stupid company, my guess is that you'll be able to convert your Lexus
fairly easily. You might get unbelievably lucky and find it's a matter of
moving a relay to a different position in a socket panel, like moving the
jumpers on computer mother boards.

Esmail Bonakdarian

2006-10-15 15:41:24 UTC

Post by JoeSpareBedroom
You can buy one day access to tech manuals for $10.00 US. Since Toyota is
not a stupid company, my guess is that you'll be able to convert your Lexus
fairly easily. You might get unbelievably lucky and find it's a matter of
moving a relay to a different position in a socket panel, like moving the
jumpers on computer mother boards.

I know very little about cars, but since Toyota is only charging
$40 MSRP for the daylight running lights on the RAV4, I too would assume that
it's something easy to set (assuming the car was originally designed
with this in mind).

By the way, is it easy to override the DRLs? I'm an amateur astronomer,
and sometimes observe with others. The last thing I want to happen is
for my car lights to come on when I am leaving while others are still
observing.

cabopeter

2006-10-15 17:39:02 UTC

Thanks Guys

Post by Esmail Bonakdarian

$40 MSRP for the daylight running lights on the RAV4, I too would assume that
it's something easy to set (assuming the car was originally designed
with this in mind).
By the way, is it easy to override the DRLs? I'm an amateur astronomer,
and sometimes observe with others. The last thing I want to happen is
for my car lights to come on when I am leaving while others are still
observing.

JoeSpareBedroom

2006-10-15 19:54:45 UTC

Post by Esmail Bonakdarian

Post by JoeSpareBedroom
You can buy one day access to tech manuals for $10.00 US. Since Toyota is
not a stupid company, my guess is that you'll be able to convert your
Lexus fairly easily. You might get unbelievably lucky and find it's a
matter of moving a relay to a different position in a socket panel, like
moving the jumpers on computer mother boards.

I know very little about cars, but since Toyota is only charging
$40 MSRP for the daylight running lights on the RAV4, I too would assume that
it's something easy to set (assuming the car was originally designed
with this in mind).
By the way, is it easy to override the DRLs? I'm an amateur astronomer,
and sometimes observe with others. The last thing I want to happen is
for my car lights to come on when I am leaving while others are still
observing.

I have no idea. My 2002 Tacoma did not come with the feature. With a
schematic in hand, you should be able to find a way to install a switch.

2006-10-16 01:29:30 UTC

On Sun, 15 Oct 2006 15:26:30 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"

Post by cabopeter
Can anyone tell me what is involved in converted a USA LX 470 Lexus to
Daylight running lights for importing into canada?

http://www.techinfo.toyota.com/
You can buy one day access to tech manuals for $10.00 US. Since Toyota is
not a stupid company, my guess is that you'll be able to convert your Lexus
fairly easily. You might get unbelievably lucky and find it's a matter of
moving a relay to a different position in a socket panel, like moving the
jumpers on computer mother boards.

Although this site http://www.lightsout.org/ is about defeating them,
you may be able to reverse engineer things to add them.

In addition, they tell how to add a switch to the system to control
the operation. http://www.lightsout.org/disable.html#Toyota

Ken Shelton

2006-10-15 18:15:13 UTC

Post by cabopeter
Can anyone tell me what is involved in converted a USA LX 470 Lexus to
Daylight running lights for importing into canada?

$39
webelectric.com

JoeSpareBedroom

2006-10-15 19:56:18 UTC

Post by cabopeter
Can anyone tell me what is involved in converted a USA LX 470 Lexus to
Daylight running lights for importing into canada?

$39
webelectric.com

That web site's domain name is for sale. Try again?

Ken Shelton

2006-10-16 22:04:04 UTC

Post by cabopeter
Can anyone tell me what is involved in converted a USA LX 470 Lexus to
Daylight running lights for importing into canada?

$39
webelectric.com

That web site's domain name is for sale. Try again?

http://www.webelectricproducts.com/products.htm

Jay Somerset >

2006-10-16 23:10:10 UTC

I recently imported two cars to Canada from the US -- a 1997 Toyota Avalon,
and an 1998 Audi A6Q. So I have gone through this process.

The "universal module" described on the webelectric website will not provide
DRLs that are legal in Canada. Using the turn signal bulbs is not
compliant!

In Canada, the only legal DRLs use either headlights, or the fog lamps. New
Lexus cars implement the DRLs using the high beam lights (at lower voltage).
They are interlocked with the normal headlights -- a legal requirement.

The AUDI conversion uses the fog lights -- again interlocked with the
parking/headlights.

For the Avalon, "hardwiring" the headlamp switch into the "auto" position
was deemed compliant (but this may be bending the actual requirmeent
slightly).

But don't be lured by the $39 "universal solution" -- it will not pass the
the inspection needed to register a "foreign" car in Canada.

Newer Lexus models by be amenable to conversion via computer settings or
module/relay changes, but you should first check with an actual Canadian
inspection station before trying a non-dealer solution.

Post by cabopeter
Can anyone tell me what is involved in converted a USA LX 470 Lexus to
Daylight running lights for importing into canada?

$39
webelectric.com

That web site's domain name is for sale. Try again?

http://www.webelectricproducts.com/products.htm

mikestp

2006-11-21 00:49:56 UTC

Post by cabopeter
Can anyone tell me what is involved in converted a USA LX 470 Lexus to
Daylight running lights for importing into canada?

$39
webelectric.com

That web site's domain name is for sale. Try again?

http://www.webelectricproducts.com/products.htm

Sorry to tell you but those are not the same as Canadian daytime
running lights. The headlights in Canada are the daytime running
lights. However they are usually set at about 70% strength rather
than full illumination. In my opinion the best way to do so is to
install a simple circuit to the battery posts with a fuse, and a
switch onto an oil pressure sensor. This way the lights come on
when the car has oil pressure. When I install such an item, I
don't bother with a 70% ratio. I just put the lights on 100%.
The running lights that are for sale in the website you mentioned
do not work the head lights. They only illuminate the turn signal
lights.
I suppose it's better than nothing but compared to the
headlights, it is almost nothing.

greg

2006-10-17 01:34:52 UTC

Post by cabopeter
Can anyone tell me what is involved in converted a USA LX 470 Lexus to
Daylight running lights for importing into canada?

Start it up, put it in gear, notice that a 2003 LX470 comes with DRL
standard (source: pre-owned model library at lexus.com), and drive it
into Canada. ;)

Edgar

2006-10-18 17:47:37 UTC

Mine already had them. My 2000 did, my 2003 and my 2006 all have had
DRL's. They suck, and there is no way to shut them off. There was even a
recall about them being too bright or something.

Post by cabopeter
Can anyone tell me what is involved in converted a USA LX 470 Lexus to
Daylight running lights for importing into canada?

Bob

2006-10-18 20:54:39 UTC

Think of them as being a safety feature for you. There is no doubt other
drivers are more inclined to notice vehicles with DLR's. Here in Canada it
is mandatory to have DLR. Motorcycles here usually drive with their high
beams on and that I find aggrevating.

Post by Edgar
Mine already had them. My 2000 did, my 2003 and my 2006 all have had
DRL's. They suck, and there is no way to shut them off. There was even a
recall about them being too bright or something.

Post by cabopeter
Can anyone tell me what is involved in converted a USA LX 470 Lexus to
Daylight running lights for importing into canada?

JoeSpareBedroom

2006-10-18 21:03:44 UTC

Post by Bob

Post by Edgar
Mine already had them. My 2000 did, my 2003 and my 2006 all have had
DRL's. They suck, and there is no way to shut them off. There was even

Post by Edgar
recall about them being too bright or something.

Post by cabopeter
Can anyone tell me what is involved in converted a USA LX 470 Lexus to
Daylight running lights for importing into canada?

Consider yourself lucky. Here in the states, they believe the "loud pipes
save lives" crap, and the cops pretend noise ordinances don't apply to
motorcycles.

Noon-Air

2006-10-18 22:47:30 UTC

I don't understand what the big deal is... I leave my head lights on
whenever I am driving.... day or night. Its a visibility and safety thing.

Post by Bob

Post by Edgar
Mine already had them. My 2000 did, my 2003 and my 2006 all have had
DRL's. They suck, and there is no way to shut them off. There was even

Post by Edgar
recall about them being too bright or something.

Post by cabopeter
Can anyone tell me what is involved in converted a USA LX 470 Lexus to
Daylight running lights for importing into canada?

Consider yourself lucky. Here in the states, they believe the "loud pipes
save lives" crap, and the cops pretend noise ordinances don't apply to
motorcycles.

JoeSpareBedroom

2006-10-19 00:47:16 UTC

Post by Noon-Air
I don't understand what the big deal is... I leave my head lights on
whenever I am driving.... day or night. Its a visibility and safety thing.

Example: When I'm on a boat ramp, truck angled upward, pulling the boat out
at night, the lights will blind other people trying to back their trailers
onto the ramp in the dark. With the automatic running lights, you're
phuqued.

Sir F. A. Rien

2006-10-18 23:43:57 UTC