{"id":91194,"date":"2023-09-08T19:16:55","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T02:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=91194"},"modified":"2023-11-10T03:13:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T11:13:49","slug":"where-is-the-daytime-running-light-module-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-daytime-running-light-module-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Is the Daytime Running Light Module Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_720625-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_720625-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_720625-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_720625-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_720625-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_720625-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_720625-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_720625-c0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_720625-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_720625-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_720625-c0 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-921dd0  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-e5fc30\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_46d56a-6c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_46d56a-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_46d56a-6c\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_46d56a-6c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_46d56a-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_46d56a-6c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_46d56a-6c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_46d56a-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_46d56a-6c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_46d56a-6c summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_46d56a-6c\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You can usually find the daytime running light (DRL) module at the vehicle&rsquo;s front or near one of the headlights.<\/li><li>The location of the DRL module can vary between models, so consult your owner&rsquo;s manual.<\/li><li>The DRL module operates the headlights and DRLs according to the light level of the surroundings.<\/li><li>Depending on the RL module&rsquo;s location, you might need to remove some parts to access it.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where Is the Daytime Running Light (DRL) Module Typically Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/daytime-running-light-module\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"daytime running light\">daytime running light<\/a> (DRL) module is part of the exterior lighting system on most new cars, but not every vehicle has daytime running lights. It&rsquo;s in charge of turning on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/headlight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"headlights\">headlights<\/a> and daytime running lights based on ambient light conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The DRL module is typically located at the front of the vehicle or near one of the headlights. It can also be found inside the vehicle&rsquo;s dashboard, in one of its fenders, or behind the front bumper.<\/strong> <strong>The modules won&rsquo;t look the same on every vehicle equipped with daytime running lights, so be careful.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_2fee14-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_2fee14-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_2fee14-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_2fee14-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_2fee14-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_2fee14-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_2fee14-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_2fee14-0d{position:relative;}@media all and 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.kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_56e03b-db > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_56e03b-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_56e03b-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_56e03b-db > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_56e03b-db > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_56e03b-db{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_56e03b-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_56e03b-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-2 kadence-column_56e03b-db pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            The odd thing about daytime running lights is that if you look in some shop manuals, the fog lights are referred to as &ldquo;daytime running lights.&rdquo;\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2012-lincoln-mks-online-manual-1024x563.jpg\" alt=\"screenshot of a 2012 lincoln mks online manual\" class=\"wp-image-96234\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2012-lincoln-mks-online-manual-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2012-lincoln-mks-online-manual-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2012-lincoln-mks-online-manual-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2012-lincoln-mks-online-manual-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2012-lincoln-mks-online-manual.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>In the 2012 Lincoln MKS shop manual information, clicking on &ldquo;Daytime Running Lamp&rdquo; takes you to the fog lamp schematic. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The location of the DRL module often depends on the vehicle&rsquo;s make and model. For instance, if you own a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search?q=daytime_running_light_module&amp;vehicle%5Bmodel%5D=Explorer&amp;vehicle%5Bmake%5D=Ford&amp;vehicle%5Byear%5D=2002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2002 Ford Explorer\">2002 Ford Explorer<\/a>, you&rsquo;ll find the DRL module behind the battery junction box on the inner side of the left fender. On the other hand, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2006\/Honda\/Civic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2006 Honda Civic\">2006 Honda Civic<\/a> will have the DRL module under the dashboard on the driver&rsquo;s side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/automotive-daytime-running-lights-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"automotive daytime running lights modules\" class=\"wp-image-96235\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/automotive-daytime-running-lights-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/automotive-daytime-running-lights-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/automotive-daytime-running-lights-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/automotive-daytime-running-lights-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/automotive-daytime-running-lights.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Daytime running light modules | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some daytime running lights are separate from the headlights and some actually use the headlight bulbs but only light them up about half as bright as when the headlights are on. There are stand-alone DRL modules and there are DRL systems that work with the body computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Access the Daytime Running Light Module<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your DRL module is inside your dash, you&rsquo;ll likely need to remove a few cover panels before accessing the inside. For DRL modules behind the fender or near the headlights, searching underneath the hood is best. It&rsquo;s best to check your vehicle&rsquo;s user manual to find the exact location of your DRL module. It can be rather complicated to get to, so you might want to ask a professional for help if needed.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Q: Where Is the Daytime Running Light (DRL) Module Typically Located? 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