2004 driving lights/lamp question
 

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

RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question
 

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

Is it #6 in the picture?

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RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question
 

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?

http://www.scanthis.com/PIX/light.jpg

RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question
 

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[/ul]

RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question
 

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?

RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question
 

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

RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question
 

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.

RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question
 

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.

RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question
 

Soooooooooooooooooo

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

RE: 2004 driving lights/lamp question
 

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..