I plan to bring a 993 from the US to Canada and it will be required that the headlights come on when the car is started (basically daytime running lights). Failing that, I could also have it so that all the lights head/tail etc come on all the time if that's easier.
Since this is a prerequisite for importation to Canada, I'm wondering what others have done.
Any solutions would be appreciated. Maybe there's just a module to install, or maybe its going to be big bucks at the dealer.

 

You need a daytime running light module - I think it is just a relay. DTRL have been mandated in Canada since 1989 I believe.

 

Yes - you are correct - it's a relay. I had this done back in October. The most cost effective solution is to use the relay in conjunction with the fog lights. The down-side is that the fog's can no longer be controlled independantly - not that they were much good anyway.

If you choose to use the headlights as DRL's, a new harness is required and I am told that it involves several hours labor.

I believe that the relay was about $15 - $20 with about a half hour in labor.
Bob

 

Daytime running lights and a child seat restraint are the two things you have to change in order to import it into Canada.

The running lights is a module.

The child restraint is a $7 part you buy at Canadian Tire and don't need to install. Just have it in the car when you go to Canadian Tire to get the federal inspection.

 

Thanks. Glad to hear the DRL are a simple modification.