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Old 09-12-2007 | 04:30 PM
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My 2007 C2 allows you through the PCM to activate DRL. However when actived the fog, park, and tail lights are also on. This doesn't seem right. The PCM manuel only states the head lights will be on.
Old 09-12-2007 | 04:48 PM
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I have my DRL's activated and my fog lights aren't on.
My park and tail lights are though I believe.
Old 09-12-2007 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ELUSIVE
I have my DRL's activated and my fog lights aren't on.
My park and tail lights are though I believe.
Ditto - no fog lights...and also no instrument lights.
Old 09-12-2007 | 06:47 PM
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Apologies for the lazy man's approach to this, but what is the PCM procedure for activating DRL?


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Old 09-12-2007 | 07:40 PM
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I was trying to set the DRL on my 06 997S using the PCM yesterday with no success. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I was looking at the owner's manual the other night and couldn't find any reference to DRL.
Old 09-12-2007 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Winstondry
I was trying to set the DRL on my 06 997S using the PCM yesterday with no success. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I was looking at the owner's manual the other night and couldn't find any reference to DRL.
On the right side of the screen, press the "Set" button, select "individual settings", then "light", and finally "daylight running lights". The car has to be stopped for the DRL option to be active. I selected it, but when I saw the headlights were full power, I decided not to use it.
Old 09-12-2007 | 08:45 PM
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Default Accessing DRL with the PCM...

With the PCM screen on go to main/set/individual memory/lights/dsl
Old 09-12-2007 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim 'n' SC
With the PCM screen on go to main/set/individual memory/lights/dsl
+ you have to have the Sport Chrono option to do the special programming.
Old 09-13-2007 | 07:34 AM
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Default I do have "Sport Chrono"...

What do I do? I only want the head lights on at 1/2 power.
Old 09-13-2007 | 09:04 AM
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Had the same issue as in Canada its mandatory.. I don't think I have the pgm option in mine.. (is part of the Chrono pkg ?) ..in anycase, Porsche told me that its on or off and don't have the option to put have strength.. I found that bizarre but so be it !.. both cars .. main lights come on including the side markers..
Old 09-13-2007 | 09:13 AM
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I have manual DLRs: I turn on the Parkers and pull out the switch for the Driving lamps - every time I drive it. Like dancing shoes, I leave the fancy headlamps for the nightime.
Old 09-13-2007 | 09:17 AM
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Obviously, there is a scientific formula for this.. I can't figure it out..perhaps its how its pgm'ed by the dealer ?
Old 09-13-2007 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim 'n' SC
What do I do? I only want the head lights on at 1/2 power.
On the P-car, DRL is either off or on at full power - nothing in between.
Old 09-13-2007 | 11:41 AM
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Thanks guys, I was able to set my car's DRL yesterday.
Old 09-13-2007 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by wetstuff
I have manual DLRs: I turn on the Parkers and pull out the switch for the Driving lamps - every time I drive it. Like dancing shoes, I leave the fancy headlamps for the nightime.
yeah, i like that method Wish japanese cars would allow fogs with just the parking lights, i have to put the headlights on to get my fogs in the lexus.


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