How to Make the MG6 Daytime Running Lights Flash?
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Daytime running lights (DRLs) are always-on lights, and if you want a flashing effect, modifications can be made at a repair shop. The DRLs on the MG6 cannot be turned off—they are automatically activated during daytime driving without any special settings. Once the vehicle is started, the DRLs will illuminate and remain on in any lighting switch position, with no manual shut-off option. Below are some usage notes for the MG6 DRLs: 1. The DRLs automatically turn on when the vehicle starts. At night, when the low beams are activated, the DRLs will either turn off or dim. From an external perspective, the DRLs and position lights use different light sources. DRLs mostly employ LED lighting, making them highly visible from outside, while position lights use conventional bulbs, which appear less intense than LEDs during the day. Additionally, position lights require manual control via a switch, whereas DRLs do not. 2. Using DRLs at night is not advisable. Unlike headlights, DRLs do not provide illumination. If DRLs are not turned on in dark conditions, it may affect oncoming and preceding vehicles. Despite their apparent brightness from the outside, DRLs offer no lighting benefit to the driver inside the car.
The factory daytime running lights (DRLs) on the MG6 are typically designed to stay constantly illuminated, not for flashing. If you want them to blink, you’ll likely need to modify them—for instance, by adding a flasher control module. These can be bought online for just a few dozen bucks, but installation requires wiring into the DRL circuit to adjust the flashing pattern via the controller. However, I must warn you: unauthorized light modifications may violate traffic laws, risk confusion with turn signals (potentially causing accidents), and could lead to fines if caught by traffic police. Safety first—it’s best to have this done at a professional mod shop to ensure compliance and reliability. Post-mod, always test the lighting effect to avoid compromising daily driving. In short, tweaking is possible, but proceed with caution—inexperienced hands risk blowing fuses or damaging the vehicle’s electrical system.
