[Shotimes] Competition Limited headlight harness compatibility issue with DRL's

[fwhittle@mindspring.com]

Thanks.  I wish the news was better.  I like not having to worry about turning my headlights on when it rains (CA law).  I also like that the DRL's use the high beams at reduced output so there's no additional wear on the low beam filament.

Frank Whittle
'95 ATX

-----Original Message-----
>From: clubairth@bellsouth.net
>Sent: Apr 24, 2006 2:39 PM
>To: fwhittle@mindspring.com, shotimes@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Competition Limited headlight harness compatibility issue with DRL's
>
>Frank:
> I don't think you can run the DRL's and the headlight harness together. I 
>have never found anyone who has made the combo work but maybe someone else 
>can suggest something. I think if you unplug the DRL module everything 
>should work OK. The DRL module is on the drivers side up underneath in the 
>front of the front tire. Lay on your back and look in this area to find the 
>module. At least unplug it temporarily to see if that is the problem.
>
>Here is the modified circuit so the lamp out module still works for 
>everything except the headlight:
>http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/jensen/6/diag.htm
>
>Here is a picture of the harness taped up and ready to install. You might 
>have different color wires but it was easy to see what needed to be done on 
>my 93 ATX.
>http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/jensen/6/harness.htm
>I have run this mod for over 5 years with no problems. You can get the 
>correct resistors from Radio Shack for a dollar or two.
>.
>Of course you need to know where your lamp out module is first!
>.
>
>
>>I just installed a Competition Limited headlight wiring harness kit in my 
>>'95 with Daytime Running Lights.  When the headlights are off one of the 
>>relays buzzes.  It stops buzzing when I turn the headlights on. 
>>Additionally, when the headlight switch is off the DRL's shine at full 
>>high-beam intensity instead of reduced intensity.  Does anyone have any 
>>insight into this problem and a possible solution?  I've e-mailed 
>>Competition Limited as well but want to see if anyone else has run into 
>>this problem and has a solution.
>>
>> Another issue with this harness is that the "lamp out" light is lit.  I've 
>> seen this problem mentioned with other lighting mods.  Anyone know how to 
>> make the light go out, aside from taping over it or removing it?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Frank Whittle
>> '95 ATX