Anyone figure out a way to keep autolamps from coming on at every start up?

[V-blue Mav]

That would explain it. Wonder why they do that to us? You know, us cheapskates!

I have them shut off on my XL. It's in the settings.

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[rclee]

I would think that running these all the time will lead to replacing the headlamps sooner.

 

[NJBob]

I like DRL's makes you easier to get noticed.

 

[Tailender]

I would think that running these all the time will lead to replacing the headlamps sooner.

That is my fear too. Hopefully by the time they burn out there will be aftermarket or accident take offs because I'd hate to pay $1500 for a replacement.

 

[paneubert]

That is my fear too. Hopefully by the time they burn out there will be aftermarket or accident take offs because I'd hate to pay $1500 for a replacement.

They are long lasting LEDs. There is not really any sort of chance one would burn out from regular use. Any burnout would be a defect. Most are rated for 30,000 hours. Which would be 10 years of driving 8 hours per day 365 days of the year.

 

[gte105u]

What's the purpose of turning off the daytime running lights?

 

[Tailender]

They are long lasting LEDs. There is not really any sort of chance one would burn out from regular use. Any burnout would be a defect. Most are rated for 30,000 hours. Which would be 10 years of driving 8 hours per day 365 days of the year.

True but my light bulbs for my house are rated to last 10 years and they burn out before that.

 

[MLowe05]

I would think that running these all the time will lead to replacing the headlamps sooner.

As noted above, not really a concern with LED units.

 

[MLowe05]

True but my light bulbs for my house are rated to last 10 years and they burn out before that.

Can't compare lights for your house to automotive grade lighting. Also, lamps inside your house have significantly more use than what you'd find in a typical vehicle.

 

[paneubert]

True but my light bulbs for my house are rated to last 10 years and they burn out before that.

Are they LED bulbs? Or CF (or even worse, incandescent)? If they are LED then there is something wrong with the brand you bought. CF or old school are not going to last that long, even if the box claims it will. Often the lightbulb box will say something like "10 years life at a usage rate of 2 hours per day". Or some other weasley way to define the lifetime.

 

[Tailender]

Are they LED bulbs? Or CF (or even worse, incandescent)? If they are LED then there is something wrong with the brand you bought. CF or old school are not going to last that long, even if the box claims it will. Often the lightbulb box will say something like "10 years life at a usage rate of 2 hours per day". Or some other weasley way to define the lifetime.

They were cheap bulbs but are we forgetting how much we paid for our truck? Just a little worried that's all. It will last as long as it will last and I'll take care of it if it goes out.

 

[commadorebob]

DRLs may be eligible for certain discounts from certain insurance companies. And there is evidence vehicles with them on are involved in fewer accidents. I've never been bothered by their existence on my vehicles.

 

[Saul T Knutz]

What's the purpose of turning off the daytime running lights?

For those occasions when you don't want to draw attention to yourself, usually at night. Or, if you're sitting inside your truck in a driveway and a bedroom window is in front of you and you don't want the light to disturb those that may be sleeping

 

[rlhdweman]

DRLs are for boobs who cannot remember to turn on their headlights in fog & rain. I would like to see the tail lights go on with them too.

 

[Tailender]

I've always remembered to turn my lights on in fog and rain. This truck does it for me now. Hope my brain doesn't get lazy! I do turn the lights on in my tractor trailer for work whenever it's moving even during the day.

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