Yup. Just got back from vacation where we rented a T&C. DRL's were
definatly lower voltage.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Bernd D.
Ratsch
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 1:25 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: Where can I find FED safety information?
The voltage is pulsewidth modulated at a lower rate as with the actual
headlights (2002+ models). The DRL's on the Intrepid, Nitro, Caliber,
Durango, Ram, and Jeeps are the headlamps - pulsewidth modulated at a lower
frequency (lower voltage).
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: Brian [mailto:hskr@san.rr.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 10:26 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: RE: RE: Where can I find FED safety information?
Actually, most DRLs on new vehicles use a higher voltage than low beams, but
lower than high beams. Kind of a compromise.
As far as burning out the bulbs quicker, as Bernd said, I doubt that it
significantly adds to that. I run my fog lights/parking lights when I drive
during the day and I have yet to burn out my fog light bulbs, or
taillight/parking lights.
brian cropp
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Bernd D.
Ratsch
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 7:53 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: RE: Where can I find FED safety information?
http://www.iihs.org/research/qanda/drl.html
In regards to the longer life without having them on...I have yet to see any
of the Dodge vehicles with DRL (Daytime Running Lamps) burn out bulbs
quicker than the ones without). Most all rental companies use DRL on their
vehicles now. GM, Ford, Dodge, and quite a few imports still use a DRL in
the states - it's just an option...not a requirement.
Is it safer, to a point yes. Some people just don't pay attention to
oncoming vehicles but it's pretty hard to miss two lights coming at you.
One thing to note: Daytime Running Lamps and physically turning on the
headlamps uses two different circuits...DRL uses a slightly lower voltage
than the actual headlamp circuit which prevents premature failure. Why don't
you see about installing some aftermarket driving lights on the Durango and
have her use those instead.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: Miles D. Oliver [mailto:moliver@mmoliver.org]
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 7:37 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Where can I find FED safety information?
Can anyone point me to fed websites that discuss safety issues?
I've been trying to get my wife to turn off her headlights when she
drives in daylight. She claims it's * SO MUCH SAFER * if she drives with
them on. All it does as far as I am concerned is cause premature bulb
failure and my point is, I drive as much as she does in my '02 QC and I
have NOT replaced any headlight bulbs at all and we're on our 4th one in
her '03 Durango. Stupid waste of $$.
If it * IS * safer then why did GM start adding this to their vehicles
and then STOP ??
Any way I can wire in a light sensor into the circuit to stop the lights
from coming on during the day even if she does turn them on? She'll never
know.
I know we're dealing with the age old husband/wife bickering but if I
can't break her of her 2pack a day and 3 Starbucks coffee ( cigs at $4 a
pack and the damn coffe at $2-3 a pop, you do the math...) fit. I have to
at least find a way to save a buck somewhere...
She bitches about not ever taking a vacation, or wondering if we'll have
enough for retirement.
I guess spending $15 a day for her bad habits would pay for how how many
days in Cancun or having to work? I quit smoking 2 years ago, I drink
the coffee at the office and turn my headlights on ONLY when they're needed.
Seems the older I get the tigher my fist on the dollar becomes.
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