Where is the daytime running light switch on the Baojun 510?
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The Baojun 510 does not have a switch for the daytime running lights. The daytime running lights will automatically turn on when the vehicle is started and automatically turn off when the vehicle is turned off. The purpose of daytime running lights is to make the vehicle more easily recognizable during daytime driving. Their function is not to help the driver see the road, but to let others know that a vehicle is approaching. These lights are not illumination lights but rather signal lights. The Baojun 510 is a small SUV launched by SAIC-GM-Wuling, targeting the young demographic. Its body dimensions are 4220mm in length, 1740mm in width, and 1625mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2550mm.
I've driven the Baojun 510 for three years, and this model actually doesn't have a manual switch button for the daytime running lights. When you start the engine, the daytime running lights automatically turn on, requiring no manual operation at all. This feature is mainly for driving safety, making it easier for other vehicles to spot you. If you really want to turn them off, the only way is by pulling out the fuse, but you need to be careful about which function on the dashboard corresponds to the removed fuse. Once, out of boredom, I tried pulling out fuse number F2—the daytime running lights did turn off, but the central locking system also stopped working, and I ended up having to visit a repair shop to fix it. I really don't recommend tampering with the wiring yourself, as it could potentially affect the entire vehicle's electrical system.
After studying the circuit design of this car, the daytime running lights (DRLs) are directly connected to the ACC circuit. This means the system automatically powers on when the car key is turned to the ACC position, and the DRLs start working once the engine is running. I've tested all the buttons near the dashboard and couldn't find a dedicated switch for the DRLs. In the owner's group, I saw some people installing an additional switch by modifying the wiring, which requires removing the front bumper to access the junction box and paralleling a switch module on the original wiring. However, such modifications can compromise the factory waterproofing, making the light assembly prone to water ingress later on. Instead of going through all this trouble, it's better to buy a light dimming film, which doesn't affect the lighting brightness but reduces glare.
