Daytime Running Lights

[ctdodge]

Same thing happened to me. Luckily I caught it before I left.. Lm5 is what you want.

It did take me 3 dealers to find one that could do it.

When I asked about it, the dealer didn't know anything about it. Luckily I had the handy write-up explaining what they need to do. I guess it was partly my fault. I should have just shown the LM5 code on the sheet instead of all three codes. Hopefully they won't give me a hard time when I bring it in again, though I'm sure I'll have to pay for it again

 

[quickster2]

You can.. but then it also dims your radio and gauges, turns on your plate lights, and taillights.

Having to turn them off when getting out of the truck and not having a dim radio was well worth the $40 it cost me to activate the drl.

I always run with my parking and fog lights on. DRL's would be nice on my '15 2500. My gauge and radio lights do not dim automatically when I turn the lights on.

 

[blackbetty14]

My 18 has the DRLs I think. Whenever the truck is remote started or running the LEDs in the blinker on the projector headlight is dim lit. Not like when it’s blinking for a turn signal, basically like manually activated the running lights. I hate it and wish I could turn them off honestly. You guys ever wonder what happens when your LEDs eventually burn out and you have to replace the entire headlight bc they are always on basically? Or pay to have the headlights opened and new boards put in? If I wanted them on i would turn my running lights on. Either way I’m not a fan, I miss my 14 that didn’t have it.

 

[dbrock34]

My 18 has the DRLs I think. Whenever the truck is remote started or running the LEDs in the blinker on the projector headlight is dim lit. Not like when it’s blinking for a turn signal, basically like manually activated the running lights. I hate it and wish I could turn them off honestly. You guys ever wonder what happens when your LEDs eventually burn out and you have to replace the entire headlight bc they are always on basically? Or pay to have the headlights opened and new boards put in? If I wanted them on i would turn my running lights on. Either way I’m not a fan, I miss my 14 that didn’t have it.

Those always come on when started I believe. Might be an option to turn them off with the menu in settings.

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[Jeff CA]

These can't be turned on or off in the UConnect

 

[Reverse]

None of the four dealers near me would/could do it, so I ended up buying the OBD Genie. Expensive, but works flawlessly. If you have the 8.4 UConnect screen, it will add an option for you to enable/disable. I have the 5.0 UConnect, and then it is just on and not switchable.

https://www.obdgenie.com/collection...ucts/chrysler-dodge-jeep-drl-programmer-c-drl

BTW, having DRL enabled and just switching lights on yourself is not the same thing, at least for the LED lights; the intensity when run as DRL is much higher than on regular switched mode - it's almost painful to the eyes.

 

[61N150W]

None of the four dealers near me would/could do it, so I ended up buying the OBD Genie. Expensive, but works flawlessly. If you have the 8.4 UConnect screen, it will add an option for you to enable/disable. I have the 5.0 UConnect, and then it is just on and not switchable.

https://www.obdgenie.com/collection...ucts/chrysler-dodge-jeep-drl-programmer-c-drl

BTW, having DRL enabled and just switching lights on yourself is not the same thing, at least for the LED lights; the intensity when run as DRL is much higher than on regular switched mode - it's almost painful to the eyes.

Any idea if the Genie works if you already have DRLs activated but want it switched to the LEDs rather than high beam at reduced power?

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[Reverse]

I have no idea. The guys at OBDGenie are great to deal with; shoot them an email and they'll probably answer pretty quickly.

Any idea if the Genie works if you already have DRLs activated but want it switched to the LEDs rather than high beam at reduced power?

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[61N150W]

I have no idea. The guys at OBDGenie are great to deal with; shoot them an email and they'll probably answer pretty quickly.

Thanks, I think I'll do so. I'm not getting anywhere with the dealerships and my current configuration drives me nuts haha!

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[DrkRam]

i just bought the OBG too. I wanted the option in the menu to turn off if desired. Might be more expensive than the dealer but like i said I wanted the menu option.

 

[robcope]

Stopped by the local dealer this morning to see if they could turn on my 2017 RAM 1500 DRL's. They can (here it comes), But they have to contact Chrysler first to get permission. Ok, I can see that. It will void the warranty as it applies to the lights. What?

It's just a code!!! Am I missing something?

 

[JB1]

i just bought the OBG too. I wanted the option in the menu to turn off if desired. Might be more expensive than the dealer but like i said I wanted the menu option.

let us know how it works out and if you get the ability to turn on and off on the screen menu

 

[ctdodge]

After my dealer charged me $50 to enable the LM1 code, which I didn't want, I asked them to disable LM1 and in it place
enable LM5. I needed to give them the cheat sheet again, but they did it and now it's all good, and this time they charged me $32. Amber DRL's for $82!

 

[JB1]

After my dealer charged me $50 to enable the LM1 code, which I didn't want, I asked them to disable LM1 and in it place
enable LM5. I needed to give them the cheat sheet again, but they did it and now it's all good, and this time they charged me $32. Amber DRL's for $82!

For you guys that have the DRL activated....let’s say it’s dusk and you want to just turn on your parking lights and fogs, do the DRL lights turn off and revert to the dim parking lights or does it stay bright with fogs?

Not the full headlights now just the parking lights

 

[Jay1500]

This cost $40 and now have the DRLs.

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

 

[ctdodge]

For you guys that have the DRL activated....let’s say it’s dusk and you want to just turn on your parking lights and fogs, do the DRL lights turn off and revert to the dim parking lights or does it stay bright with fogs?

When you turn on your lights the DRL's revert to normal light operation - they go to whatever brightness they would if you didn't have the DRL's at all