GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

Running lights

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-13-01, 10:03 AM
  #1  
ShadowLex
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
ShadowLex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Virginia USA
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Question Running lights

Hi y'all. I"m new to this group and new to Lexus. This is probably a stupid question, but I'm asking anyway. Courteous and responsible replies invited.

I just bought my 2000 GS3 a couple weeks ago. (I'm now an ex-Bimmer driver -- long, ugly story about my old 325.) I've got everything from the dealer -- the keys, the owner's manual, the maint schedule. The one thing still puzzling me is: how do I keep the daytime running lights turned off for this car? I've followed the book instructions to the letter, but if the engine is on, the lights are on. Why does this matter? Well, if I'm trying to be stealthy (it's a black-on-black GS), the lights need to be OFF!

-ShadowLex
Old 12-13-01, 10:09 AM
  #2  
Johnny Mo
GX and 2IS Moderator
 
Johnny Mo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New York
Posts: 1,877
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Not sure if its the same but

The IS guys have found a way to do it you may want to check out what they've done. Or you could look at the CT meet posts to see if anyone has a pic of the hood open, there is a small box/module near the passg side strut tower that disconnects the DRL's. (at least that's where it is on the IS) A few other GS guys were trying to get a dealer to do it but unsuccessfully. (dealer said no way - too much liability- imho)
Old 06-24-10, 08:36 PM
  #3  
migzGS430
Driver School Candidate
 
migzGS430's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: NY
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

there is a way to do it.. you need to take it to a shop that knows what they are doing.. mine is wired so my drl's come on with my corner lights. I also got it wired so that i can run my fogs without headlights, and so that my fogs dont turn off when my highbeams are on. check this link. with this explination the shop that did mine were able to disable my drl's http://bananags.grantham-international.com/ good luck.. totally worth it..looks great...
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
frotiss
GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020)
4
10-07-19 08:38 AM
little2576
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)
12
07-15-11 02:36 PM
joelgs3
GS - 1st Gen (1993-1997)
4
05-02-07 03:33 PM
NYCis300
IS - 1st Gen (2001-2005)
1
07-12-02 10:55 AM
alfa2600
SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)
12
05-04-02 01:17 PM



Quick Reply: Running lights



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:45 PM.