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2004 driving lights/lamp question

  

2004FordFreeStar -> 2004 driving lights/lamp question (3/6/2007 11:43:39 PM)

Hello.

I just purchased a 2004 ford freestar, and I have a few questions:

#1.) Mine was made in Canada or by ford canada. The VIN starts with a 2. Does this have the driving lights? You know the ones that are always on?

#2.) I was looking at the headlight, and noticed a small white bulb in between the headlight and blinker, but it doesn't seem to come on for anything.

That's about it for now. Thanks in advance for your time & help.

Kevin

  
Hayapower -> RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question (3/7/2007 12:31:16 AM)

Do you mean DRL? Day time running lights...

Is it #6 in the picture?

[image]local://upfiles/6756/F04D839369284AC5B4A4C8F068DF9C27.gif[/image]

2004FordFreeStar -> RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question (3/7/2007 10:28:48 AM)

Yes I believe so. I attached a image clearing showing the bulb/light section I'm talking about. Please check this, and let me know. Thanks. I do mean the DRL. How do I turn them on?

[image]http://www.scanthis.com/PIX/light.jpg[/image]

Hayapower -> RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question (3/7/2007 10:51:15 AM)

That small bulb I mentioned was a marker light..

Here's the DRL info..

IF  the SJB (smart junction box)  is configured for daytime running lamps (DRL), this feature illuminates the low beam headlamps at a reduced intensity when the following conditions exist:

  • the ignition switch is in the RUN position
  • the headlamp switch is in the OFF position
  • the autolamps feature has not illuminated the exterior lamps
  • the transmission is in DRIVE

    • 2004FordFreeStar -> RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question (3/7/2007 4:01:02 PM)

    My van doesn't have the AUTOLAMP option. So I dont have DRL, right?

    The light I pointed out in my image above doesn't light up at all. Any ideas?

    goinstrong -> RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question (3/7/2007 4:27:13 PM)

     Could it be the sensor to tell the computer when the running lights should turn on?

    goinstrong -> RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question (3/7/2007 4:28:55 PM)

     By the way - he already said there is no other bulb for the system - it just lights your regular low beam headlight automatically and not as bright.

    2004FordFreeStar -> RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question (3/7/2007 6:37:03 PM)

    I'm not sure what this bulb does. This is what I'm asking here.

    Also I want to know if my van has DRL or not. I was told if it was made in Canada it's standard to have DRL.

    2004FordFreeStar -> RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question (3/7/2007 9:25:40 PM)

    Soooooooooooooooooo

    If I dont have the AUTOLAMPS option on my headlamp switch I don't have DRL?


    Hayapower -> RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question (3/7/2007 11:12:30 PM)

    Not necessarily..

    Autolamps and DRL are two functions which can be configured in the SJB. (smart junction box) The function/requirements for DRL activation would be the same only with no autolamp.. The DRL's are actually the lowbeam headlights with a lower illumination by a pulse voltage.. The small bulb 'looks' like a side marker light..

      

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