Daytime Running Lights

Jonny5ive · 22-07-2008, 18:34

I notice in the handbook it mentions there is a fuse for this option. Would it need to be enabled with VAG-COM?

I'm quite keen to enable this as I drive with my lights on all the time in the Fabia

mdk1 · 22-07-2008, 18:47

Already had a look, but us RHD models dont have the Fuse/button pictured in the handbook

Jonny5ive · 22-07-2008, 20:36

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Originally Posted by mdk1

Already had a look, but us RHD models dont have the Fuse/button pictured in the handbook

Surely you could buy a fuse and or button?

Decron · 22-07-2008, 21:18

You know they have proved that all DTRL's do is burn more fuel? They have no saftey implications.

Jonny5ive · 22-07-2008, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Decron

You know they have proved that all DTRL's do is burn more fuel? They have no saftey implications.

Decron · 22-07-2008, 21:55

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Originally Posted by Jonny5ive

Actually thats not totally true as there is more to it than that but take look at this;

DaDRL UK The Association of Drivers against Daytime Running Lights

Also the goverment report (Which sits on the fence like a fence sitting fence sitter)

Department for Transport - Daytime running lamps executive summary

**VRStu** · 22-07-2008, 22:03

I'm sure I read that they would require some extra wiring.

SteveP · 22-07-2008, 22:13

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Originally Posted by Jonny5ive

Weird so may countries mandate them, then. Like the 33 million people in Canada (who own more vehicles than the UK). And before you trot out that "Yeah, but they are in the dark north" go look at a world map and remember 80% of Canada's population lives within 100 miles of the US border.

Just another example of UK standards being dragged kicking and screaming into the 20th century. Of course, it's now the 21st...

My fave is that the law still forbids side reflectors on motorbikes in the UK. Ever looked at a cop bike in your headlights at night? The ENTIRE side of the bike is reflective tape.

But, no, NO side reflectors allowed on bikes in the UK. It's our law. Must be right. We're smarter than the rest of the world.

It was only a couple of years ago that DRL headlights became mandatory on bikes here. That's 40 years after most of the civilised world.

People are very funny when it comes to automotive safety and standards. The French had their yellow headlights. The UK has vestigial rear foglights (when was the last time you saw rear fogs used correctly? Ever?)

The UK has its handbrake-at-stops (almost universally ignored now), reversing 'round a corner (illegal most places), no undertaking (road rage instead), 60 mph speed "limits" on single lane tracks... oh, I could go on.

22-07-2008, 18:34	#1
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22-07-2008, 18:47	#2
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 3,704 Thanks: 95 Thanked 85 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Daytime Running Lights Already had a look, but us RHD models dont have the Fuse/button pictured in the handbook __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

22-07-2008, 21:18	#4
Decron Want a go? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,110 Thanks: 47 Thanked 165 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Daytime Running Lights You know they have proved that all DTRL's do is burn more fuel? They have no saftey implications.

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VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 843 Times in 760 Posts	Re: Daytime Running Lights I'm sure I read that they would require some extra wiring. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

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