How do I disable the DRL in a 1992?

Lynkx

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Anyone know where I can find the module? I'm told drivers side fender, but no luck...

Any more easy way to disable it, or someone have pictures?

It's a Canadian car, just when the car itself is running, it turns on the main lights at a lower voltage, makes it visable in the northern provinces.

I don't need it here, it doesn't snow.

1992 Ford Mustang LX
5 Speed
Hatchback
AC

Car looks much better with the amber's on, don't ask me why.
Any help is appreciated, much thanks!

 

Saleen0679

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The DRL module is located inside the driver's side fender near the horns. To bypass the module Ford made a special jumper plug that plugs into the harness when it is removed from the module.

 

Lynkx

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Thank you, I'll give the jumper a shot, I'll have to tape it over I'm assuming to avoid moisture getting into it

 

Saleen0679

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If you are able to obtain one, the shorting plug that Ford made is actually a weatherproof plastic cap with four pins and a rubber seal inside. The pins provide the jumpers for the harness and the cap snaps on and provides a weatherproof seal.

 

Lynkx

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Hmm, I looked all over the drivers side, is it under the fender? I checked the location where the horns are, but I don't see a module, one I can get at or see anyway, anything special I need to do to get to it?

Also... any characteristics I should be looking for? How many wires are plugged in, what specific wire it is?

Also, can I just uplug that specific wire, or if not will it effect anything else?

 

Saleen0679

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The only time I've seen the harness is when I accessed that area through the fenderwell. The module harness has an oval shaped plug with seven wires. I think it's the only other wiring down there besides the horns. I'm not sure of the effects to the system if you just unplug the module. I expect something will not work.

 

Lynkx

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How did you access it, is it easy to get to? The only place I can fit my arm into, and it's difficult to see what I'm handling.. is the space behind the headlights

 

Saleen0679

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I loosened the fenderwell liner/splash shield and was able to get to the harness. You might be able to get to it from underneath the front, but I don't know if there is enough room to work with.

 

Lynkx

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geez, what a pain in the ass, why can't it just be a fuse or something, I appreciate your help!