Adding Daytime Running Kights: 1998 A6 Quattro
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Adding Daytime Running Kights: 1998 A6 Quattro
Is there an easy/cheap way to modify a 1998 A6 for daytime running lights
(DRL)? I would seem that all one really needs to do is jumper the front
foglight terminals on the headlamp switch.
How does the lower left part of the dash/fascia come off? Is the switch
easily removed? Has anyone ever done this?
The dealer wants 4 hours worth of labor to do this -- about $350 worth.
(DRL)? I would seem that all one really needs to do is jumper the front
foglight terminals on the headlamp switch.
How does the lower left part of the dash/fascia come off? Is the switch
easily removed? Has anyone ever done this?
The dealer wants 4 hours worth of labor to do this -- about $350 worth.
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Re: Adding Daytime Running Kights: 1998 A6 Quattro
Why do you need daytime running lights?
If you really want the increased visibility, why not just turn on your
headlights and save the 350 dollars.
"Jay Somerset" <jay@H0TMAIL.com> wrote in message
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> Is there an easy/cheap way to modify a 1998 A6 for daytime running lights
> (DRL)? I would seem that all one really needs to do is jumper the front
> foglight terminals on the headlamp switch.
>
> How does the lower left part of the dash/fascia come off? Is the switch
> easily removed? Has anyone ever done this?
>
> The dealer wants 4 hours worth of labor to do this -- about $350 worth.
If you really want the increased visibility, why not just turn on your
headlights and save the 350 dollars.
"Jay Somerset" <jay@H0TMAIL.com> wrote in message
news:vne3k09umte6csvcoeco1a0n4do8qqim4u@4ax.com...
> Is there an easy/cheap way to modify a 1998 A6 for daytime running lights
> (DRL)? I would seem that all one really needs to do is jumper the front
> foglight terminals on the headlamp switch.
>
> How does the lower left part of the dash/fascia come off? Is the switch
> easily removed? Has anyone ever done this?
>
> The dealer wants 4 hours worth of labor to do this -- about $350 worth.
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Re: Adding Daytime Running Kights: 1998 A6 Quattro
Why do you need daytime running lights?
If you really want the increased visibility, why not just turn on your
headlights and save the 350 dollars.
"Jay Somerset" <jay@H0TMAIL.com> wrote in message
news:vne3k09umte6csvcoeco1a0n4do8qqim4u@4ax.com...
> Is there an easy/cheap way to modify a 1998 A6 for daytime running lights
> (DRL)? I would seem that all one really needs to do is jumper the front
> foglight terminals on the headlamp switch.
>
> How does the lower left part of the dash/fascia come off? Is the switch
> easily removed? Has anyone ever done this?
>
> The dealer wants 4 hours worth of labor to do this -- about $350 worth.
If you really want the increased visibility, why not just turn on your
headlights and save the 350 dollars.
"Jay Somerset" <jay@H0TMAIL.com> wrote in message
news:vne3k09umte6csvcoeco1a0n4do8qqim4u@4ax.com...
> Is there an easy/cheap way to modify a 1998 A6 for daytime running lights
> (DRL)? I would seem that all one really needs to do is jumper the front
> foglight terminals on the headlamp switch.
>
> How does the lower left part of the dash/fascia come off? Is the switch
> easily removed? Has anyone ever done this?
>
> The dealer wants 4 hours worth of labor to do this -- about $350 worth.
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Re: Adding Daytime Running Kights: 1998 A6 Quattro
On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 14:42:48 -0400, "David" <cutlerd@comcast.net> wrote:
> Why do you need daytime running lights?
>
> If you really want the increased visibility, why not just turn on your
> headlights and save the 350 dollars.
Yes I do. The car has been exported to Canada, where they are a Federal
requirement. Can't get the car licensed without them.
> "Jay Somerset" <jay@H0TMAIL.com> wrote in message
> news:vne3k09umte6csvcoeco1a0n4do8qqim4u@4ax.com...
> > Is there an easy/cheap way to modify a 1998 A6 for daytime running lights
> > (DRL)? I would seem that all one really needs to do is jumper the front
> > foglight terminals on the headlamp switch.
> >
> > How does the lower left part of the dash/fascia come off? Is the switch
> > easily removed? Has anyone ever done this?
> >
> > The dealer wants 4 hours worth of labor to do this -- about $350 worth.
>
> Why do you need daytime running lights?
>
> If you really want the increased visibility, why not just turn on your
> headlights and save the 350 dollars.
Yes I do. The car has been exported to Canada, where they are a Federal
requirement. Can't get the car licensed without them.
> "Jay Somerset" <jay@H0TMAIL.com> wrote in message
> news:vne3k09umte6csvcoeco1a0n4do8qqim4u@4ax.com...
> > Is there an easy/cheap way to modify a 1998 A6 for daytime running lights
> > (DRL)? I would seem that all one really needs to do is jumper the front
> > foglight terminals on the headlamp switch.
> >
> > How does the lower left part of the dash/fascia come off? Is the switch
> > easily removed? Has anyone ever done this?
> >
> > The dealer wants 4 hours worth of labor to do this -- about $350 worth.
>
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Re: Adding Daytime Running Kights: 1998 A6 Quattro
On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 14:42:48 -0400, "David" <cutlerd@comcast.net> wrote:
> Why do you need daytime running lights?
>
> If you really want the increased visibility, why not just turn on your
> headlights and save the 350 dollars.
Yes I do. The car has been exported to Canada, where they are a Federal
requirement. Can't get the car licensed without them.
> "Jay Somerset" <jay@H0TMAIL.com> wrote in message
> news:vne3k09umte6csvcoeco1a0n4do8qqim4u@4ax.com...
> > Is there an easy/cheap way to modify a 1998 A6 for daytime running lights
> > (DRL)? I would seem that all one really needs to do is jumper the front
> > foglight terminals on the headlamp switch.
> >
> > How does the lower left part of the dash/fascia come off? Is the switch
> > easily removed? Has anyone ever done this?
> >
> > The dealer wants 4 hours worth of labor to do this -- about $350 worth.
>
> Why do you need daytime running lights?
>
> If you really want the increased visibility, why not just turn on your
> headlights and save the 350 dollars.
Yes I do. The car has been exported to Canada, where they are a Federal
requirement. Can't get the car licensed without them.
> "Jay Somerset" <jay@H0TMAIL.com> wrote in message
> news:vne3k09umte6csvcoeco1a0n4do8qqim4u@4ax.com...
> > Is there an easy/cheap way to modify a 1998 A6 for daytime running lights
> > (DRL)? I would seem that all one really needs to do is jumper the front
> > foglight terminals on the headlamp switch.
> >
> > How does the lower left part of the dash/fascia come off? Is the switch
> > easily removed? Has anyone ever done this?
> >
> > The dealer wants 4 hours worth of labor to do this -- about $350 worth.
>
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Re: Adding Daytime Running Kights: 1998 A6 Quattro
"Jay Somerset" <jay@hotmail.com> skrev i en meddelelse
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> On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 14:42:48 -0400, "David" <cutlerd@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Why do you need daytime running lights?
> >
> > If you really want the increased visibility, why not just turn on your
> > headlights and save the 350 dollars.
>
> Yes I do. The car has been exported to Canada, where they are a Federal
> requirement. Can't get the car licensed without them.
>
>
> > "Jay Somerset" <jay@H0TMAIL.com> wrote in message
> > news:vne3k09umte6csvcoeco1a0n4do8qqim4u@4ax.com...
> > > Is there an easy/cheap way to modify a 1998 A6 for daytime running
lights
> > > (DRL)? I would seem that all one really needs to do is jumper the
front
> > > foglight terminals on the headlamp switch.
> > >
> > > How does the lower left part of the dash/fascia come off? Is the
switch
> > > easily removed? Has anyone ever done this?
> > >
> > > The dealer wants 4 hours worth of labor to do this -- about $350
worth.
> >
>
It has been showed by statistics in both Sweden and Denmark where it has
been mandatory for many years now, that DRL lowers the number of serious
accidents during day time, so it is a good idea even it's not mandatory in
your country.
Rgds
Jens
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Re: Adding Daytime Running Kights: 1998 A6 Quattro
"Jay Somerset" <jay@hotmail.com> skrev i en meddelelse
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> On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 14:42:48 -0400, "David" <cutlerd@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Why do you need daytime running lights?
> >
> > If you really want the increased visibility, why not just turn on your
> > headlights and save the 350 dollars.
>
> Yes I do. The car has been exported to Canada, where they are a Federal
> requirement. Can't get the car licensed without them.
>
>
> > "Jay Somerset" <jay@H0TMAIL.com> wrote in message
> > news:vne3k09umte6csvcoeco1a0n4do8qqim4u@4ax.com...
> > > Is there an easy/cheap way to modify a 1998 A6 for daytime running
lights
> > > (DRL)? I would seem that all one really needs to do is jumper the
front
> > > foglight terminals on the headlamp switch.
> > >
> > > How does the lower left part of the dash/fascia come off? Is the
switch
> > > easily removed? Has anyone ever done this?
> > >
> > > The dealer wants 4 hours worth of labor to do this -- about $350
worth.
> >
>
It has been showed by statistics in both Sweden and Denmark where it has
been mandatory for many years now, that DRL lowers the number of serious
accidents during day time, so it is a good idea even it's not mandatory in
your country.
Rgds
Jens
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Re: Adding Daytime Running Kights: 1998 A6 Quattro
In message <41449643$0$236$edfadb0f@dread11.news.tele.dk>
"Jens" <mugarbeNOSPAM@privat.dk> wrote:
> It has been showed by statistics in both Sweden and Denmark where it
> has been mandatory for many years now, that DRL lowers the number of
> serious accidents during day time, so it is a good idea even it's not
> mandatory in your country.
Indeed. I tend to turn my headlights on in the daytime. As well as the
safety aspect, there has been some suggestion that Xenon headlights may
upset laser speed detection devices.
It would be helpful to have the headlights turned on automatically for
use as DRLs in the hope that this wouldn't cause the Nav+ screen to
automatically go into 'nighttime' mode.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
"Jens" <mugarbeNOSPAM@privat.dk> wrote:
> It has been showed by statistics in both Sweden and Denmark where it
> has been mandatory for many years now, that DRL lowers the number of
> serious accidents during day time, so it is a good idea even it's not
> mandatory in your country.
Indeed. I tend to turn my headlights on in the daytime. As well as the
safety aspect, there has been some suggestion that Xenon headlights may
upset laser speed detection devices.
It would be helpful to have the headlights turned on automatically for
use as DRLs in the hope that this wouldn't cause the Nav+ screen to
automatically go into 'nighttime' mode.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
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Re: Adding Daytime Running Kights: 1998 A6 Quattro
In message <41449643$0$236$edfadb0f@dread11.news.tele.dk>
"Jens" <mugarbeNOSPAM@privat.dk> wrote:
> It has been showed by statistics in both Sweden and Denmark where it
> has been mandatory for many years now, that DRL lowers the number of
> serious accidents during day time, so it is a good idea even it's not
> mandatory in your country.
Indeed. I tend to turn my headlights on in the daytime. As well as the
safety aspect, there has been some suggestion that Xenon headlights may
upset laser speed detection devices.
It would be helpful to have the headlights turned on automatically for
use as DRLs in the hope that this wouldn't cause the Nav+ screen to
automatically go into 'nighttime' mode.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
"Jens" <mugarbeNOSPAM@privat.dk> wrote:
> It has been showed by statistics in both Sweden and Denmark where it
> has been mandatory for many years now, that DRL lowers the number of
> serious accidents during day time, so it is a good idea even it's not
> mandatory in your country.
Indeed. I tend to turn my headlights on in the daytime. As well as the
safety aspect, there has been some suggestion that Xenon headlights may
upset laser speed detection devices.
It would be helpful to have the headlights turned on automatically for
use as DRLs in the hope that this wouldn't cause the Nav+ screen to
automatically go into 'nighttime' mode.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
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Re: Adding Daytime Running Kights: 1998 A6 Quattro
Having left Canada because of over regulation.....
Hmmmmm, I'd double check on that. I know that daytome running lights are
required on new cars, but I'd double check about whether you have to
retrofit your car.
You might want to check if there is a way to reprogram the car for ECM, just
as you can reprogram the odometer to km and the temperature to centigrade.
"Jay Somerset" <jay@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 14:42:48 -0400, "David" <cutlerd@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Why do you need daytime running lights?
>>
>> If you really want the increased visibility, why not just turn on your
>> headlights and save the 350 dollars.
>
> Yes I do. The car has been exported to Canada, where they are a Federal
> requirement. Can't get the car licensed without them.
>
>
>> "Jay Somerset" <jay@H0TMAIL.com> wrote in message
>> news:vne3k09umte6csvcoeco1a0n4do8qqim4u@4ax.com...
>> > Is there an easy/cheap way to modify a 1998 A6 for daytime running
>> > lights
>> > (DRL)? I would seem that all one really needs to do is jumper the
>> > front
>> > foglight terminals on the headlamp switch.
>> >
>> > How does the lower left part of the dash/fascia come off? Is the switch
>> > easily removed? Has anyone ever done this?
>> >
>> > The dealer wants 4 hours worth of labor to do this -- about $350 worth.
>>
>
Hmmmmm, I'd double check on that. I know that daytome running lights are
required on new cars, but I'd double check about whether you have to
retrofit your car.
You might want to check if there is a way to reprogram the car for ECM, just
as you can reprogram the odometer to km and the temperature to centigrade.
"Jay Somerset" <jay@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:6po8k0hn7uc81sofhn60fm2bingfusobpo@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 14:42:48 -0400, "David" <cutlerd@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Why do you need daytime running lights?
>>
>> If you really want the increased visibility, why not just turn on your
>> headlights and save the 350 dollars.
>
> Yes I do. The car has been exported to Canada, where they are a Federal
> requirement. Can't get the car licensed without them.
>
>
>> "Jay Somerset" <jay@H0TMAIL.com> wrote in message
>> news:vne3k09umte6csvcoeco1a0n4do8qqim4u@4ax.com...
>> > Is there an easy/cheap way to modify a 1998 A6 for daytime running
>> > lights
>> > (DRL)? I would seem that all one really needs to do is jumper the
>> > front
>> > foglight terminals on the headlamp switch.
>> >
>> > How does the lower left part of the dash/fascia come off? Is the switch
>> > easily removed? Has anyone ever done this?
>> >
>> > The dealer wants 4 hours worth of labor to do this -- about $350 worth.
>>
>
