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DRL's went out.. Help!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Tshah, Mar 16, 2013.

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  1. Tshah

    Tshah New Member

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    So I upgraded my interior lights, parking lights and license plate lights to LED. I blew the fuse on that so I changed it to a higher wattage fuse and works great.

    However I know noticed that my DRL's aren't working. I've checked the fuse and cannot figure it out.. Can anyone help???
     
    #1 Tshah, Mar 16, 2013
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    I know this is a stupid question but is your car in "ready" mode and the switch in the drl position?
     
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    Yes.. Ive also switched modes and still nothing.
     
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    What do you mean by switched modes?
     
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    Sorry... I normally have the lights on DRL.. and i went from that to Drl with parking lights and then to headlights.. switching back and forth..
     
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    Ok and is your e-brake released?
     
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    ya.. e-brakes released
     
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    Hmm ok which fuse blew and which fuses have you checked?
     
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    fuse 34 blew and killed the interior lights. thats been fixed. nd ive checked fuse 24and 25 both look fine.
     
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    Is fuse 24 or 25 related to the drl system?
     
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    The above sounds like a bad idea. The selection of fuses and their ratings for each circuit was picked for a reason and not out of a hat. Going beyond the original rating increases the possibility of wiring overheating or a fire.

    I'd switch back to a fuse w/no higher amperage rating than the original.
     
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    yes..

    24 - Headlight high beams, day time running lights and 25 DRL
     
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    I agree...
     
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    Thanks for the heads up... I placed it with the same fuse now.
     
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    Ok just to reiterate, the car must be in ready mode (ready to drive) mode in order for the drls to come on, not in 'on' state.., because they will not light up even if the ignition is just turned on...
     
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    If you are sure that the car is started and all the fuses are good there is no reason it shouldn't be working...
     
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    Drls are back and working fine.. Once I replaced the fuse to the correct wattage they started working again. But now the radio is out. *(&(*&^UIHSDHFIU
     
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    :unsure:
     
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    In addition to the already mentioned concern that this is a bad idea for the wiring, LEDs should be pulling less current than any incandescent lamps they replaced, so they should not be needing a larger fuse.

    ... unless you selected far brighter LEDs.
     
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    I'm going to remove everything tomorrow in hopes that it restores everything.
     
    #20 Tshah, Mar 17, 2013
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