QuestionI just bought a 2003 Discovery. I bought it in the U.S. and imported it to Ontario, Canada. One of the requirements here is that the car must have daytime running lights. My problem is that the dealer is quoting $2,500 -- obviously to deter cross-border shopping. Can I install DTRL myself? Any suggestions on where to find help?
AnswerI believe DRL is just a setting in the body control computer. (not positive) any independent shop with a rovacom or autologic should be able to turn it on in about 5 minutes.
www.discoweb.org is a great resource for discoveries.
From the Rovacom help files on the DII
SETTINGS / INFORMATION
Daytime running lamps: Legislation in some markets requires that the headlamps illuminate whilst the vehicle is moving, or the ignition is switched on. This function is referred to as "daylight running lamps". Therefore, the BCU, which controls illumination of the headlamps, must also be programmed to accommodate the legislative requirements of individual markets, with regard to daylight running lamps. The options are:
The vehicle does not require the daylight running lamp feature to operate in any circumstance (NOT FITTED).
The daylight running lamps will be on if the main beam head lamps are off (NO MAIN).
The daylight running lamps will be on whenever the main or dipped beam head lamps are switched ' off' and the gear selector lever is in any position other than ' park' (ALWAYS).
