installing daytime running lights

[LionPT]

Originally Posted by UnitD77

Challenger and charger are not the same as the PT. There is no module to enable DLR. Technically on the U.S. PT's the first rotation point forward that turns on the front marker bulbs is the DLR. The DLR he is looking for canada (i'd assume) is a more traditional DLR that switches the high beam lights in series for a low output light. There is no such system on normal U.S. PT cruisers.

My neighbors 2010 has DRL, I noticed the high beams on all the time.
I might be wrong, but I think they were added in 2009.

[rckstein]

Originally Posted by UnitD77

Challenger and charger are not the same as the PT. There is no module to enable DLR. Technically on the U.S. PT's the first rotation point forward that turns on the front marker bulbs is the DLR. The DLR he is looking for canada (i'd assume) is a more traditional DLR that switches the high beam lights in series for a low output light. There is no such system on normal U.S. PT cruisers.

This was a post I made a while back in another thread when I found a Gen2 U.S. PT with DRL, so they do exist. But what made them active, don't know, was it because it was a former rental-fleet car?

I finally have confirmation that US PT's have Daytime Running Lights

This PT came into my work parking lot today and I noticed the DRL. I got the VIN and ran it on the Dodge website to get the build sheet:

Equipment Listing
VIN: 3A8FY48909T563121
Vehicle Description: 2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER LX 4-DOOR HATCHBACK

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Monotone Paint
120 Amp Alternator
510 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
Rear 65/35 Fold/Tumble/Remvble Seat
Color Keyed Shift Knob
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Child Seat Anchor System-LATCH Ready
RR Head Restraints Outboard Seating
Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags
Passenger Compartment Floor Carpet
Cargo Compartment Carpet
Front Door Sill Scuff Pads
Floor Console w/Covered Storage
Solar Control Glass
Rear Window Defroster
Rear View Day/Night Mirror
Sliding Sun Visors w/Covered Mirror
Manual Remote Control Mirrors
Keyless Entry,Panic Alarm,2 Transmit
Rear Door Child Protection Locks
Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
Air Conditioning
Deluxe Insulation Group
Instrument Panel
Instrument Cluster w/Tach
Instr. Panel Satin Silver Bezel
120 MPH Primary Speedometer
Tachometer
Analog Clock
Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Single Low Note Horn
Glove Box
12V Center Console Power Outlet
Power Accessory Delay
Speed Sensitive Power Locks
Pwr Windows, Front 1-Touch Down
Manual Adjust Seats
BRT. SILVER MET. C/C Bezzel
Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning LP
Front Dome Lamp
Cargo Compartment Lamp
Trip Computer
Halogen Quad Headlamps
CHMSL Lamp
Backup Lamps
Front Body Color Fascia
Body Color Grille
Rear Body Color Fascia
Bright Door Handles
PT Cruiser Badge
Chrysler Wing Badge, Hood
Liftgate Chrysler Wing Badge
Rear Spoiler
15 Gallon Fuel Tank
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
4 Speakers
Fixed Long Mast Antenna
AM/FM Compact Disc Radio
Power Rack and Pinion Steering
Steering Wheel
Normal Duty Suspension
Front Stabilizer Bar
Tilt Steering Column
Compact Spare Tire
P195/65R15 BSW AS Touring Tires
15X6.0 Black Wheels
15" Bolt on Wheel Covers
Occupant Classification System
-35F Protection Anti-Freeze
Front/Rear Climate Control Outlets
Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
GVW/Payload Rating
U.S. Long Term Daily Rental
Zone 71-Los Angeles
Left Hand Drive (LHD)
2009 Vehicle Specifications
Price Class H
Four Door
PT-Vehicle Family
Vehicle Order Tracking
U.S. Specifications Label
Colorado Ship to State Code
New Jersey Sold to State Code

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats
Pastel Slate Gray
Supplemental Frt Seat Side Air Bags
4-Speed Automatic VLP Transmission
2.6 Overall Top Gear Ratio
All Gas Engine
2.4L I4 DOHC 16V SMPI Engine
Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
Color Keyed PRNDL Bezel
EXTERIOR COMPONENT COLOR
Body Color Bodyside Molding
Daytime Running Lamps, Park/Turn
Front License Plate Bracket
Federal Emissions
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Goodyear Brand Tires
Brake/Park Interlock
Basic Owner's Manual
Manuf Statement of Origin
2 Additional Gallons of Gas
Spring - Left Rear
Spring - Left Front
Spring - Right Rear
Spring - Right Front
Customer Preferred Package 2DD
Customer Preferred Package 28D
Price Protection - Code G
Long Term Daily Rental
Prepaid Holdback
Sold Vehicle
Fleet Daily Rental W/Client Code
Fleet Option Editor
Fleet Sales Order
Special Scheduling Condition VII
Advance Payment Of SFPAP
Avis Budget Rent-A-Car
Fleet Tracking

Daytime Running Lamps, Park/Turn are listed under the OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT section. There is nothing on the 2009 dealership brochure that lists anything about DRL.

http://www.auto-brochures.com/makes/...uiser_2009.pdf

It looks like the vehicle was ordered in Los Angeles, but also has listed a Colorado Ship to state code as well as a New Jersey sold to state code and was a fleet vehicle for Avis Budget Rent-A-Car. So it could be any one of those combinations that dictated that the vehicle have DRL.

[vermontpetey]

I'm putting these in "Retro" soon...



Planning on running the halos as DRL's...

[rckstein]

Originally Posted by vermontpetey

I'm putting these in "Retro" soon...



Planning on running the halos as DRL's...

They make DRL modules that can be installed, on vehicles with "conventional" wiring systems, the issue is the OP has a Gen2 which has the CANbus system.

[myckee]

Originally Posted by UnitD77

Challenger and charger are not the same as the PT. There is no module to enable DLR. Technically on the U.S. PT's the first rotation point forward that turns on the front marker bulbs is the DLR. The DLR he is looking for canada (i'd assume) is a more traditional DLR that switches the high beam lights in series for a low output light. There is no such system on normal U.S. PT cruisers.

Obviously these are different cars, but often the programming is shared between the different lines. It is quite possible the PT's BCM also has this feature buried in its programming. The youtube video I saw was actually for a Chrysler 300, yes, a different car, but with the feature hidden fairly deep in the programming, it wouldn't be surprising if it is there in the PT's programming as well, since these cars were sold in Canada too and DRL are required here.

Here is the link to the video. Perhaps if you share the steps at the dealer, they could follow them and find the DRL option, if there is one, and enable it. Without speaking to someone without a Starscan or similar tool that has done through every cell and menu, we are all just guessing.

Again, this is a video of the menus in a 300, but perhaps similar steps can be used to find the option for a PT:

[UnitD77]

Sorry for the confusion, (serves me might for saying a definitive).
I don't have much experience with a Gen2 PT, and the differences.

I would very much like a link to what ever those sweet Halo lenses for the PT are, those look amazing.

[rob302]

didnt seem to be a huge deal for this guy to activate the DRL feature.

http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...today-fun.html

might find some options by looking up the things discussed in there... CanUSB, AutoEnginuity, etc... they might be over some peoples heads but these toys are the only reason i would EVER even want a canbus car.

[vermontpetey]

Originally Posted by UnitD77

Sorry for the confusion, (serves me might for saying a definitive).
I don't have much experience with a Gen2 PT, and the differences.

I would very much like a link to what ever those sweet Halo lenses for the PT are, those look amazing.

Chrysler 2001-2005 PT Cruiser White COB LED Angel Eyes HALO Headlight Set | eBay

I haven't installed them yet, but the seller was great to work with and the lights look great...