JDM taillights always on.
07-06-11, 12:13 AM
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JDM taillights always on.
I know I've been posting a lot of threads lately... I'm sorry, I just want to repair all my electrical issues.
I own a RHD JDM FD3S.
Key on, taillights comes on too. I can't disable them. It's ugly to let them open during daytime.
Anyone fixed the problem? I know I need to do a custom fix but I want to know YOUR solutions.
Thanks!
I own a RHD JDM FD3S.
Key on, taillights comes on too. I can't disable them. It's ugly to let them open during daytime.
Anyone fixed the problem? I know I need to do a custom fix but I want to know YOUR solutions.
Thanks!
07-06-11, 05:05 AM
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I have a FD and my taillights only come one if you turn lights on or step on the brakes. I have had 3 FD's and no taillight on when key is on. Many of friends have FD's and none of their taillights are on when the key is on. So I would not say it is a JDM issue. It sounds like a local issue with your car.
07-06-11, 05:23 AM
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Some countries have headlights and rear lights on by default, according to the countrys laws.
Norway is such a country, daytime headlights and rear lights have to be used, no matter what, and there is a possibillity for a fine if you get caught. Parking lights is not daytime driving lights, so you cant use just parking lights.
So, to easily adapt to this law, cars that are build to be shipped to Norway, has driving/rear lights on by default from step 2 on the ignition. Cars that are buildt for ex. for germany, but imported to Norway by a big dealership, normally has this difference rebuildt to norwegian law standards, but private imports rarely fix this, so you have to turn on headlights/rear lights yourself each time you start the car, to prevent getting a ticket.
This could be the case on your JDM.
The fine for being stopped without proper daytime driving lights in norway is...
and hang on to your seats....
2000 Norwegian Kroners, wich translates to about 380-390 US dollars...
Norway is such a country, daytime headlights and rear lights have to be used, no matter what, and there is a possibillity for a fine if you get caught. Parking lights is not daytime driving lights, so you cant use just parking lights.
So, to easily adapt to this law, cars that are build to be shipped to Norway, has driving/rear lights on by default from step 2 on the ignition. Cars that are buildt for ex. for germany, but imported to Norway by a big dealership, normally has this difference rebuildt to norwegian law standards, but private imports rarely fix this, so you have to turn on headlights/rear lights yourself each time you start the car, to prevent getting a ticket.
This could be the case on your JDM.
The fine for being stopped without proper daytime driving lights in norway is...
and hang on to your seats....
2000 Norwegian Kroners, wich translates to about 380-390 US dollars...
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07-08-11, 08:10 PM
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^^^then the tech who installed it messed up bad.... DRL are designed for only the front lights, not the rears, that's why you will see people driving around at night with 60% of their 'lights on' (highbeams) thinking they are proper lights... Tail lights of any kind were never written I to the law regarding DRL's....
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07-11-11, 04:42 AM
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^^^then the tech who installed it messed up bad.... DRL are designed for only the front lights, not the rears, that's why you will see people driving around at night with 60% of their 'lights on' (highbeams) thinking they are proper lights... Tail lights of any kind were never written I to the law regarding DRL's....
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I bought it from a JDM shop in Montreal in August 2007, I don't think they modified it...
08-09-11, 10:09 PM
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you should try to find a wiring diagram for the lights circuit. I have michelle at my work ill see if i can pull up a cnd model diagram... i wouldnt think there would be a difference from the jdm model.
08-12-11, 02:45 AM
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^^^then the tech who installed it messed up bad.... DRL are designed for only the front lights, not the rears, that's why you will see people driving around at night with 60% of their 'lights on' (highbeams) thinking they are proper lights... Tail lights of any kind were never written I to the law regarding DRL's....
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09-01-11, 07:15 PM
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if theres been any re-wiring in the car, they hooked up the tail lights to the ignition.
cluster illumination and rear tail lights share the same fuse (drivers feet area) Did you notice if the cluster illuminates too in daytime?