Daytime running lights

[delphi7x10]

Does the ridgeline or any Honda sold in the USA come with daytime running lights? If not does anyone know can they be added? In my neck of the woods many roads request that lights be used at all times, we have very high head accident rates.

Thanks

[flcma99]

None of the US models. Don't know if you can retrofit the DRLs from a canadian model. One possibility on the higher models is to leave the lights on and let the auto-shutoff delay turn them off after you turn the ignition off. Think it was a thirty second delay in my 2001 Accord EX V6.

[zero]

My '05 Odyssey does not have DRLs as far as I know. I hadn't thought of using the auto shut-off feature for keeping the lights on in the daytime.

I agree with the above poster that DRLs will probably not be an option for the US models.

[crazyucihapa]

what other differences are there between the canadian model and the US model?

[delphi7x10]

Today while over at our transportation Department, I asked if they had honda manuals, since part of the fleet is accords. They were nice nice to look it up for me, and they said based on what they show in the pictures, and wire diagrams the difference is one relay, which is marked Canadian models only.
So they said that most likely, if you installed the relay, you would have DRL's in a US car, and that all the wires should be installed. I have sent an e-mail to my brothers local dealer, he lives in Canada, to ask them if this is a user installable part, since the local shop did not even know Honda made cars with DRL.
I will let you know what I find out from him.

[delphi7x10]

OK, this what I got from a Canadian Honda dealer.

Go to www.hamsar.com they have place where you can put in make and model of vehicle, to part number. Then you can go to this link
http://www.puma-access.com/cgi-local...sar%20Lighting

Where you can order the relay, looks like an easy install, and only $30.00

Robert

[SE_RidgeRunner]

The Hamsar site does not list the Ridgeline yet. Has anyone found a Ridgeline-specific solution, either using factory items or accessory suppliers?

Thanks

[bongus]

I would like to add this feature to my truck. My insurance will give me a discount if I have this feature enabled.

[laserfan]

I think Canada's DRL law (I assume it's a law) is a good idea. Hope someone here finds the magic relay to plug-in and make our US trucks behave their way!

[Nicholas]

Also interested in the DRL module if available ... please keep us posted ...really don't think it would take more then a "plug - in" relay. Figure the wiring harness is already included in the manufactured process?