Possible to disable or disconnect amber markers in factory projector LEDs?

[thebigdu]

I'm sure I'll be in violation of some DOT standard, but is it possible to disable or simply disconnect the amber corner markers in the factory projector LED headlights? I'm not a huge fan of the combination of crisp white DRLs and low/high beams mixed with the amber color. I also kind of feel like the DRLs themselves do a pretty good job of "marking" the corner of the vehicle. Any ideas?

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[thebigdu]

 

[Fantasy-150]

I like the amber marker light looks similar to the marker light on the latest Interceptor. I never noticed that was also the side marker on the projector LED. I thought the side marker was the same as the reflector LED and Halogen lamp.

 

[Zyvin]

I'm sure I'll be in violation of some DOT standard, but is it possible to disable or simply disconnect the amber corner markers in the factory projector LED headlights? I'm not a huge fan of the combination of crisp white DRLs and low/high beams mixed with the amber color. I also kind of feel like the DRLs themselves do a pretty good job of "marking" the corner of the vehicle. Any ideas?

Those are park lamps. I don't really know if you can get rid of them completely, but look at this line in the BCM module. That could possibly remove them when the DRL's are on.

DRL_IncludeParklamps_Cfg (DRLIPC)

726-38-01 xxxx xxxx x*-- 0 = DRLIPC DISABLE 1 = DRLIPC ENABLE

 

[diambo4life]

You can make them DRLs in combo with the C lights. I've done it before....but you can't completely disable them.

 

[powerboatr]

Those are park lamps. I don't really know if you can get rid of them completely, but look at this line in the BCM module. That could possibly remove them when the DRL's are on.

DRL_IncludeParklamps_Cfg (DRLIPC)

726-38-01 xxxx xxxx x*-- 0 = DRLIPC DISABLE 1 = DRLIPC ENABLE

i looked today when i pulled into a parking spot with truck reflected in the store front glass
my drl only light up the white parts, the yellow amber is OFF
HOWEVER i do have tail lights ON as part of drls so my trailer running lights come on in daylight
this was done via forscan

 

[thebigdu]

i looked today when i pulled into a parking spot with truck reflected in the store front glass
my drl only light up the white parts, the yellow amber is OFF
HOWEVER i do have tail lights ON as part of drls so my trailer running lights come on in daylight
this was done via forscan

Interesting. But don't the yellow amber middle horizontal lines in the headlights turn on with the low beam?

 

[Zyvin]

i looked today when i pulled into a parking spot with truck reflected in the store front glass
my drl only light up the white parts, the yellow amber is OFF
HOWEVER i do have tail lights ON as part of drls so my trailer running lights come on in daylight
this was done via forscan

Yea, I haven't looked, but "0 disable" may be the default value for DRL's.

 

[Zyvin]

Interesting. But don't the yellow amber middle horizontal lines in the headlights turn on with the low beam?

Yes, I was just saying that the OP had options on the DRLs but beyond that, I am not sure you can get rid of them.

 

[powerboatr]

Interesting. But don't the yellow amber middle horizontal lines in the headlights turn on with the low beam?

they probably do
i am just saying my DRLS only the amber strip was OFF

 

[thebigdu]

So if the front Park lights can be controlled independently from other lights in the headlight, could it just be as simple as disconnecting two wires from the harness into the headlight?

A) Would this throw a code?

B) Does anybody have the wiring diagram showing the pinout?

C) Is there a control module within the sealed headlight housing that would preclude this solution?

 

[waphilips]

I'm sure I'll be in violation of some DOT standard, but is it possible to disable or simply disconnect the amber corner markers in the factory projector LED headlights? I'm not a huge fan of the combination of crisp white DRLs and low/high beams mixed with the amber color. I also kind of feel like the DRLs themselves do a pretty good job of "marking" the corner of the vehicle. Any ideas?

aren't they turn signals?

 

[waphilips]

they probably do
i am just saying my DRLS only the amber strip was OFF

this is what I think also.... they are turn signals...

 

[thebigdu]

this is what I think also.... they are turn signals...

No sir. Turn signals are at the bottom on these headlights. See pic.

 

[waphilips]

go to the 13.50ish mark -- they changed the amber to white....

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