Hey guys!

I've done some Googling and searching on the forum and have concluded that my DRL module is dead.

So before I go out to buy a "new" DRL module, I'd like to know if its possible to just straight connect it and let my headlights run properly without the DRL module?

I don't know much about this and I don't even know if its possible, so just give me some feedback! I'd really appreciate it!

 

anything is possible but i doubt its done overly easy or i'm sure us Canadians would do this instead of buying new modules. but then again maybe its the fact so few of us have the problem no one has ever looked into it and posted. when the weather gets better i may look into this instead of theory's since i plan on doing some lighting changes this summer.

 

Try just leaving it disconnected.

This works on my 'other car' and might just do the trick.....

Either way let us know how it goes.

 

Well apparently its a reccuring issue in RX-8's.. I don't want to buy a new one so I wanna see if this will be a good alternative.

And I'll maybe try that! I don't know how to disconnect it though..

 

Sorry for a double post, but does anyone have a detailed instruction manual PDF or Diagram of how to remove/disconnect the DRL module?

 

WELL everyone, I tried these steps

1. I pulled the DRL fuse but it disabled my highbeams
2. When the DRL fuse is in, I get ONE full highbeam on my driverside headlight rather than the half powered highbeams
3. And I've replaced the stock HIDs and ballasts

Is it possibly the wiring? Or the DRL module itself?

I have yet to find the DRL module itself so if someone could supply me with a picture or something!

 

Sounds like your module is toast.

The module is located behind the glove box.
It's a small blue module (about 3"x3") <- going by memory.

Take out your glove box, get on your back, stick a flashlight up there and have a look for the blue (light blue kind of) module and then unplug it, take out the bolts (1 or 2 of them) and then replace the module.

Unfortunately the module also controls the high beams. so if you feel you need high beams then the module needs to be replaced. If not then unplug it

 

I have the exact same problem, most of the time they are both out, no problem there, the other time one highbeam is on, not alway the same one. Everytime I turn on the car I wonder what I am gonna get. I have a new module on the way. Warranty covered it, was told it wasn't the cheapest little p.o.s.
Do US cars just have a relay or nothing at all? how does that work?

 

Ah.. Yeah I found it! I was told to attempt and unplug it and see if it fixes the issue, but when I did that it also disconnected my Power Windows! Weird eh haha

I'm probably gonna go to Wolfe Mazda here in Chilliwack and see how much a new DRL module it.. Hopefully they don't rip me off.

 

Your vehicle is still under warranty?? Is it cause it didn't hit a certain Kms? Or is it a whole DRL module recall thing?
I heard it was $70 bucks at the Wolfe Mazda dealer in Vancouver
So I don't know, stupid DRL module and Canadian rules..

 

yeah, I have extended warranty until 80000km.

 

Is that the price of one of these? $70?

I had mine originally replaced under warranty. Then just over a year after that, it happened again, out of warranty. They wanted over $200 to fix it. I said forget it. I can do it myself. But there's obviously and issue with this module. I don't want it to be a yearly fix.

 

I called all the Mazda dealers and they had them for $131.. What a rip eh?
I'm gonna find one on eBay

 

theirs an easier way to disable DRL.

most ford/mazda vehicles use photocells with a low light resistance.

anything from 2-10ohm will work.

simply locate the photocell that feeds its resistance to the module (maybe on the CANbus) so it might not be directly feeding into the module.

replace your photo cell with the resistor and your done, DRL should be disabled.

i can look up the wiring diagrams at work tomorrow if need be and figure out exactly where everything is.

that is all

 

Well that sounds complicated and a half!! I don't wanna be playing around with resistors and stuff, I'm scared to screw something up lol. But I think I may just be getting a new DRL module, so I was wondering if anyone knows anywhere I can get a cheap module?!

 

your photo cell is located somewhere visible to sun light, (dash, center mirror) all the resistor dose is fool the PCM in to thinking its always bright out.

cut off 1 photocell, replace with resistor.

2 wires to be soldered, thats it.

 

RX-8s don't have a DRL photocell....



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I believe the photocell is for "automatic headlights" which we (or at least I) don't have.

The DRL relay simply ensures that you have lights running all the time if you set your switch to OFF.

 

WHOA WHOA WHOA! Simpler terms please! My head is going to explode =P

 

Don't forget to change your daytime running lights fluid too :P

I did see the DRL module online for $98 (it quoted the MSRP at $131) at mazda-parts site. I just did a search for part number there (fe0167750). I've never dealt with them just a site I found while searching.

 

HMM.. $98 eh
idk i might just pay the big bucks and get this little POS box.. its quite stupid actually

 

Hey guys i recently installed HIDS in my car and ive tried disconnecting the drl - it does in fact turn off the low beam setting but also disables the power windows, and im certain a few others things - theres gotta be another way unless a CanBus harness maybe>?

 

I was able to "fix" my broken DRL module so that I have high beams and manual headlights.
The problem with my module was one of the 2 relays became defective. my 0$ solution was to remove the relays and replace them with wires to make the appropriate connections to pass through for high beams. Also I had to remove the connection inside the module that detects the position of the handbrake. I have more details on this if someone wants to do the same.

You end up with a car where everything works, and you have manual control of the headlights. (no more DRL)

 

How do you manually change the relay!?

 

Hey Nik,

yes, some detailed explanation would help. I have the same issue, DRL not running, need the high beams to work, need to fix. I though the high beam bulbs needed replacement, both have been swapped, but still no DRL. Any help would be great!