Showing posts with label volkswagen passat. Show all posts
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Disabling Daytime Running Lights (DRL) for VW Passat

A wiring diagram of the headlights for the 2001.5 VW Passat (may or may not apply to other model years). First method: Pulling out DRL relay 173 The fuse panel with cover. The driver side door has to be open. Remove the fuse panel cover. Start by prying through the notch shown above. These were done on a 2001.5 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T. It may also apply to other model years and trims. Look inside behind the fuse panel. You'll see the relay panel and relay 173. A closer look at relay 173 installed. Pull relay 173 out to disable the daytime running lights.
Second method: Modifying the light switch The pin connectors at the back of the light switch.