day time running lights

Z eliminator · 10-31-2009, 03:33 PM

When i start the 370z and drive it (first day i got the car in may.) I noticed that there was no difference in my day time running lights ,front and rear, to when i drive at night with my lights on.
can some body tell me if this is happening with their 370 z.

kdo2milger · 10-31-2009, 04:25 PM

are you putting the setting to auto or all the way on?

Matt · 10-31-2009, 04:34 PM

I thought the 370z only had 2 settings, on or auto. Auto will only turn the lights on when the sensor senses it's dark (located on the passenger side dash) and on is....well, on....day or night.

Pharmacist · 10-31-2009, 05:38 PM

It's a canadian spec car. For canadian models, they have daytime running lights that are essentially full power headlights and taillights. Basically the headlights are on all the time. The only thing the switch controls is the dashboard lights.

kdo2milger · 10-31-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

It's a canadian spec car. For canadian models, they have daytime running lights that are essentially full power headlights and taillights. Basically the headlights are on all the time. The only thing the switch controls is the dashboard lights.

that makes sense...

JoeD...would you like to dispute this with a dyno?!?

kenchan · 10-31-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

It's a canadian spec car. For canadian models, they have daytime running lights that are essentially full power headlights and taillights. Basically the headlights are on all the time. The only thing the switch controls is the dashboard lights.

wow, that sucks.

imagine just pulling out of the garage to wash the car...HID's turn on each time you move it right?

i go to toronto pretty often and i dont think i remember seeing tailights needing to be on. is there a way you can get aftermarket driving lights and turn OFF the headlights during the day?

Togo · 10-31-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

It's a canadian spec car. For canadian models, they have daytime running lights that are essentially full power headlights and taillights. Basically the headlights are on all the time. The only thing the switch controls is the dashboard lights.

+1

Pharmacist · 10-31-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wow, that sucks.

imagine just pulling out of the garage to wash the car...HID's turn on each time you move it right?

i go to toronto pretty often and i dont think i remember seeing tailights needing to be on. is there a way you can get aftermarket driving lights and turn OFF the headlights during the day?

Yeah, they turn on by themselves whenever the engine is running and the parking brake is disengaged. I've looked all over the fuse box for a way to turn them off, but pulling out the fuse disables the lights completely. There's no easy way to disable the DRL. Aftermarket lights won't matter because they will still be receiving eletricity from the power circuit. The programming is stored in the body control module. I have no idea if the dealer's scan tool or one of the aftermarket access ports are able to access the BCM and turn off the DRL. I'd be very happy if there was a way to disable the DRL, just to reduce wear and tear on those expensive halogen headlights, and also so I don't look like an idiot who forgot to turn off his lights on a bright and sunny August morning.

kdo2milger · 10-31-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

Yeah, they turn on by themselves whenever the engine is running and the parking brake is disengaged. I've looked all over the fuse box for a way to turn them off, but pulling out the fuse disables the lights completely. There's no easy way to disable the DRL. Aftermarket lights won't matter because they will still be receiving eletricity from the power circuit. The programming is stored in the body control module. I have no idea if the dealer's scan tool or one of the aftermarket access ports are able to access the BCM and turn off the DRL. I'd be very happy if there was a way to disable the DRL, just to reduce wear and tear on those expensive halogen headlights, and also so I don't look like an idiot who forgot to turn off his lights on a bright and sunny August morning.

oh im sure JoeD will dispute your claims with good reason...

vipor · 10-31-2009, 07:57 PM

There are no different bulbs for DRL and regular headlights AFIK. Taillights and all.

kdo2milger · 10-31-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

There are no different bulbs for DRL and regular headlights AFIK. Taillights and all.

BS!!!

JoeD will set you straight!!!

Matt · 10-31-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

There are no different bulbs for DRL and regular headlights AFIK. Taillights and all.

Do you have a dyno that can confirm this? Huh? HUH?

kdo2milger · 10-31-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Do you have a dyno that can confirm this? Huh? HUH?

no dyno =

Togo · 10-31-2009, 08:18 PM

Dyno or I call

j.arnaldo · 11-01-2009, 11:15 AM

I had that feature in a '98 Olds Intrigue I used to own (a REAL lemmon!). Then, I got me a Maxima where the feature was optional. To be honest with you, I haven't checked out my '04.5 Touring Coupe to see if it has that option. I will definitely check it out tonight! Greetings from the Caribbean!

10-31-2009, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	There are no different bulbs for DRL and regular headlights AFIK. Taillights and all. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	I thought the 370z only had 2 settings, on or auto. Auto will only turn the lights on when the sensor senses it's dark (located on the passenger side dash) and on is....well, on....day or night.

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Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	It's a canadian spec car. For canadian models, they have daytime running lights that are essentially full power headlights and taillights. Basically the headlights are on all the time. The only thing the switch controls is the dashboard lights.

11-01-2009, 11:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	I had that feature in a '98 Olds Intrigue I used to own (a REAL lemmon!). Then, I got me a Maxima where the feature was optional. To be honest with you, I haven't checked out my '04.5 Touring Coupe to see if it has that option. I will definitely check it out tonight! Greetings from the Caribbean!