GTS Daytime Running Lights

[Hyru]

Hey all,
importing a 2000 GTS into Canada and it required Daytime Running Lights to pass federal inspection.
I know theres cheap daytime running light kits but Ive also heard you can get the module from a Dodge dealer.... which sits on the frame rail and you just connect it to the plug which is on all Gen 1/2 Vipers.

Can anyone confirm this?

Thanks

[dinobuster]

Yes there is a plug in light module as you describe. I had mine installed at the dealer on my 01 rt/10.
Stew

[handyman_321]

I think it cost me about $200 at the dealership to have my module installed and daylights working up here

Glenn

[Tom, F&L GoR]

Try Paul Scharf for a used one. 800-338-4002

The harness has the plug already - you literally just plug it in.

[RTTTTed]

I spent 4 hours installing my DRL module. Hours and hours studying the wiring diagrams in my chassis manual. PITA.

When I bought my 98 GTS Chrysler was out of modules and mentioned $500 for instal. No problem, I opened the lid on my PDM and looked at the components, then cut a piece of wire and installed it from the 10amp a/c clutch fuse to the driving lights relay and was finished in about 20 min. (including opening the hood).

Bought my 2001 and couldn't find a key/on power to supply the driving lights relay so I had to run a power wire from the in-dash (the guage fuse) to the relay. It actually took me a little over a half hour that time. Cost was free! I wrote it up and sent it in for posting in the Illustrated Upgrades here and DIY on the Alley.

Ted

[Looki]

Just installed the unit on my 2000 as well when I brought it into the country. The part was 200 bucks andit installs in 30 secounds. The units crappy tire sells need to be hardwired in and there was no way I was letting those clown start hacking into my harness. If you want to save a buck the module is used on many dodge cars. i beleieve it is the same as a neon and there have to be a million of those in the junk yard.

Looki

[RTTTTed]

Problem with used stuff, sometimes, is that the junkyards try to charge double new costs of parts. I priced a Neon driver's window and a pwr wdw switch today, Used - $215 + 13% taxes, New - $115.00 +`13% tax.

A powerwindow switch for a Neon from Chrysler - $9.50 +tax!

New doorglass $95. plus tax.

What's the advantage of adding another elec. module, as compared to a couple inches of used wire? Wire takes less time to instal than it takes to drill a hole and find a screw to attach the module. Saves gas to just use an old piece of wire in the garage as compared to phoning and driving to get the used module.

wire removal takes a few seconds and can't fail.

Ted

[Tom, F&L GoR]

Paul Scharf sells parts inexpensively - I paid $100 for a wiper module instead of $470 new. He's the kind of guy that will exchange parts if that doesn't fix your problem or the part didn't work.

The advantage is that Dodge made the part so you know it will integrate with your current system (no unintended consequences.)

[RTTTTed]

Using a wire to turn on the relay is as simple as it gets. The simple wire bypasses the switch and manually turns on the fog lamps as required by law when the key is energized.

Using a $500 electronic module to replace a simple piece of wire shows how overcomplicated and expensive things are becoming.

Ted

[Tom, F&L GoR]

Ummm... my example was for a windshield wiper module that controls on, off and intermittent wiping, not the DRL box, and to show how much less a used one could cost.

[Hyru]

Hey all, thanks for the heads up.
Ive got a couple guys on the Neon forums willing to sell theirs for around $15.

Id attempt the wire thing but electrical stuff is not my fancy, at all. In fact, Im afraid of even opening anything to get to the wires lol

[All Blue ACR]

You can contact Chuck Tator and he will give you the part number for the plug-in module from a Dodge Van.It is identical and I think I paid $130.00 brand new here in Calgary. I looked for my receipt but couldn't find it here at home.
Don't screw with used or incorrect looking parts

[RTTTTed]

Just in case anyone wants to see how difficult the DRL free instal is (on a 98), here's the wire hooked to the Fog lamp relay, just plug other end into key/on fuse power.



Ted

[dinobuster]

I just found my receipt from the dealer and the module number they have listed is 08-035-031 I was charged $191.40 for it, so no doubt you could get it cheaper from Chuck.
Stew

[Viper Wizard]

DRL module #4672271 MSRP $113.00 [less 20%]
914-763-3136