How to Replace the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) Module

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04-08-2010, 02:17 PM
whitefish

How to Replace the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) Module

This the procedure I followed to test and eventually remove my DRL module. This was originally posted by John (GM Master A.S.E Automotive technician) at "Just Answer". As always, I've added my comments in Red:

The daytime running lamps (DRL) will come ON when:

• The ignition is ON.
• The light is OFF.
• The parking brake is released.

When the exterior lights are ON, the DRL will turn OFF. To turn the DRL OFF when idling, apply the parking brake.

With everything plugged in ,apply the brake with the key on/engine off.The brake light in the dash should light & the headlamps should turn off.If not replace the DRL module.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the instrument panel lower cover (i.e. the panel below the steering wheel column).
Reach underneath the instrument panel and remove the bolts and the daytime running lamp module (this is the black module labelled "Hamsar" - see picture below.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Install new module in reverse order.

[attachment=0:2j4082xl]drl.jpg[/attachment:2j4082xl]
05-01-2010, 02:06 AM
serega12

Re: How to Replace the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) Module

Just a little additon (I'm sure it's already covered somewhere in the forum but someone might come across this thread first), if you just want to disable drl's altogether you can just disconnect the wire connector hooked up to that module. And for just disabling the drls you don't need to take off that panel because all you're doing is disconnecting a plug. Always easy to reconnect later too.
05-01-2010, 04:16 AM
Wolfman AK907

Re: How to Replace the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) Module

On top of what Sarega said, the procedure he noted is only for 04-08Aveo5, and 04-06 Aveo Sedan. I'm not sure on the 07-10 Sedans, but I know on the 09-10 Aveo5 you just pull the N/A DRL fuse on the driver's side of the dash.
05-01-2010, 06:41 AM
serega12

Re: How to Replace the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) Module

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfman AK907

On top of what Sarega said, the procedure he noted is only for 04-08Aveo5, and 04-06 Aveo Sedan. I'm not sure on the 07-10 Sedans, but I know on the 09-10 Aveo5 you just pull the N/A DRL fuse on the driver's side of the dash.

Thank you Wolfman... I did not specify that. And for 09-10 the procedure is described here: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=27514
05-01-2010, 06:44 AM
Wolfman AK907

Re: How to Replace the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) Module

Like I said, I think that is only for the Aveo5...we had a guy on the other board with a sedan that had issues trying to disable the DRL's. So, I don't know what works on the 07-10 Sedan.
05-02-2010, 02:57 AM
petrified.rabbit

Re: How to Replace the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) Module

i belive it was based on engine, even though he had a redesign sedan with the newer dash, since it had the etec engine it was the relay drl, but the sedans with the ecotec have the fuse..
05-02-2010, 03:39 AM
Wolfman AK907

Re: How to Replace the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) Module

Good to know, thanks Rabbit.
06-01-2010, 02:23 PM
StreetracingPR

Re: How to Replace the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) Module

I have a 08 LS sedan and i found out how to disable the DRL's on my car. You can just pull out the fuse labeled for the DRL's on the driver's side fuse panel.
06-01-2010, 08:48 PM
serega12

Re: How to Replace the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) Module

So it sounds like it's the same on 06-10 sedans and 08-10 hatchbacks...
06-21-2010, 09:28 PM
XJCasper

Re: How to Replace the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) Module

My 08 hatch does not have the 'DRL' fuse on the driver side. Gonna look up the module next time i look
06-22-2010, 07:24 PM
serega12

Re: How to Replace the Day Time Running Lights (DRL) Module

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJCasper

My 08 hatch does not have the 'DRL' fuse on the driver side.

It wouldn't. It's a first gen design even though it's an 08. Hatches are the same from 04 to 08 as far as DRL's go.
10-06-2010, 07:56 PM
EvySpeedy254

so how do we disapple the drl.....i look in all fuses and even under the steering wheel column theres nothing under hamser or whatever....
10-07-2010, 12:00 AM
petrified.rabbit

you need to disconnect the relay.
10-09-2010, 08:03 PM
EvySpeedy254

Where is that at? I have a 07 aveo5
10-09-2010, 08:20 PM
petrified.rabbit

There's a thread on it. It's just behind the clutch pedal on the firewall. Two are there. You need to pick the right one.
10-09-2010, 09:44 PM
EvySpeedy254

I looked I can't see nothing that says DRL relay or anything
To do with it.
10-09-2010, 10:17 PM
oscare003

http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/y...o/Picture1.jpg
http://www.aveonetwork.com/viewtopic...&t=24&p=91#p91

props for rabbit and Wolf~
10-10-2010, 01:47 AM
EvySpeedy254

I saw the thread. There's nothing that says hamser I checked it all!
12-27-2010, 08:51 PM
juanrc

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Thanks for your comments, it made it so much easier. I tried to disconnect the DRL so i could hook up some HID
04 sedan 7000K HID
20% all around
Xplod Head Unit
Pioneer all around
2 12 Rockford Punch

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02-16-2015, 05:31 PM
365gtbfan

Quote:

Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit

There's a thread on it. It's just behind the clutch pedal on the firewall. Two are there. You need to pick the right one.

Can you please post the image where is it? I have also GMDAT Aveo '08 and there is no Hamsar relay
02-18-2015, 12:17 AM
petrified.rabbit

the image above is for all US aveos with the etecII.

You have a different situation, being you have a croatian spec car built in korea. I would think you have a kaliningrad , ust- kamenogorsk or a warsaw built/spec car.

What is your Vin number? or just the first digit? K? Do you have a standard 17 digit vin?
06-15-2015, 12:20 PM
FlaAveo5

why would anyone WANT to have the DRL's working? It burns out the headlight bulbs FAST and constantly. Unless you have somekind of law that you HAVE to have DRL's running in your state, why keep it on all the time? Since I disconnected it, I haven't had to replace my headlight bulbs once. They use to burn out in less than 6 months, even with the little I drive! Disconnect it !
06-16-2015, 06:03 AM
EAD15

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlaAveo5

why would anyone WANT to have the DRL's working? It burns out the headlight bulbs FAST and constantly. Unless you have somekind of law that you HAVE to have DRL's running in your state, why keep it on all the time? Since I disconnected it, I haven't had to replace my headlight bulbs once. They use to burn out in less than 6 months, even with the little I drive! Disconnect it !

Your car is more visible with DRL and I like to be visible to other drivers so I leave mine connected. It's been over a year since I replaced my bulbs. What kind were you using that they kept burning up so quick?
06-01-2016, 08:52 PM
javid702

Hello MY aveo, made in korea. T-300 model. i want to disable DRL. help pls
06-01-2016, 09:21 PM
FlaAveo5

DRL Disabled

Quote:

Originally Posted by EAD15

Your car is more visible with DRL and I like to be visible to other drivers so I leave mine connected. It's been over a year since I replaced my bulbs. What kind were you using that they kept burning up so quick?

The plain old OEM replacement bulbs. The more you drive the more the lights are on...even on 'low' for DRL. It wears out the bulbs, and replacing them is a pain in the neck,get chips around the headlight units taking out and putting them back in. I have switched to Sylvainia Silverstars now,. So at night, when i NEED to BE seen and to SEE better, it is MUCH brighter. During the day it is a waste of bulbs. If you cant see a car without the lights half on, then you need glasses.
06-01-2016, 09:26 PM
FlaAveo5

if it is the same set up as all other Aveos, at least 2006 models, it is right under the steering wheel, it is a long black plastic cord, and at the end it has a 'switch' or a plug in 'relay'....all you have to do is unplug it, and let it hang. There is a guy on here named 'Petrified Rabbit'....he is VERY knowledgeable and a mech. I think. He could probably give you exact/better advise. It took my brother in law, a car mech. all of 2 mins. to disconnect it:) i think there is a link in here that shows you exactly the cord bundle/switch that you unplug,....because when i asked this question, i think he put a picture and described how to unplug it, for me. But I still asked my brother in law to do it.
12-29-2017, 05:02 PM
Nickelbawker

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlaAveo5

So at night, when i NEED to BE seen and to SEE better, it is MUCH brighter. During the day it is a waste of bulbs. If you cant see a car without the lights half on, then you need glasses.

It's not an entire waste I've had a couple people start to pull out on my custom brown painted Aveo. Your headlights sort of project your car and shine light and wake up spaced out or blind drivers who need glasses and it's quite worth the headlight wear to me to use them although I haven't been using the DRL for that purpose instead I've been running LED headlights. I turn mine on mostly through a down town like area and then turn them off once I'm on the highway I'm less worried about traffic hitting me it also gives my battery more of a charge with this original worn out alternator. I kind of want to change my DRLs to foglights though so I found this thread.