How to Turn Off the Daytime Running Lights That Stay On?
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With the engine off and power disconnected, turn on the left turn signal, pull the light lever inward while keeping the left turn signal position, then turn the key to power on. After about 3 seconds, you will hear a "ding" sound, and the daytime running lights will turn off. Below is relevant information about daytime running lights: 1. Daytime running lights are daytime driving signal lights installed at the front of the vehicle, abbreviated as LED DRLs. Since they use LED light sources and are turned on during the day for daytime driving, they are called LED daytime running lights. Their main purpose is not to help the driver see the road but to enhance the vehicle's visibility in poor daytime driving conditions, allowing pedestrians, vehicles, and other vehicles to notice and recognize each other earlier and better, thereby preventing accidents in advance and ensuring driving safety. 2. When the car engine starts, the daytime running lights automatically turn on and gradually increase in brightness to attract the attention of other motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles, and pedestrians on the road. When night falls and the driver manually turns on the low beam headlights, the daytime running lights automatically turn off.
Last time my car had the same issue, it took me a while to figure it out. Turns out most cars' daytime running lights can't be manually turned off—they automatically come on when the engine starts and only turn off when you remove the key. However, some newer models have an AUTO position on the left steering column stalk; turning it to O can shut them off. For older models, you can try pulling up the handbrake while releasing the foot brake (without starting the engine)—that’s how my neighbor’s Japanese car turned them off. If the lights stay on, I’d recommend checking the door lock sensor or any aftermarket devices under the glove box that might interfere with the wiring. Last time I installed a dashcam, it caused a short circuit, and the lights stayed on all night, draining the battery completely.
