How to Disable Daytime Running Lights on 2021 Mazda CX5
2021 ж. 7 Жел.
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Just a quick tutorial of how to disable the DRLs on the 2021 CX5. Probably works for 2020 and below models as well.
There has been a lot of debate on why you shouldn't or should do this. I'm not here to debate, just showing you how. For full disclosure I put the relay back in.
Thanks for posting this video for the people that aren’t finding any luck disabling their DRLs through the steps Mazda provided almost 10 years ago.
Thanks! I saw I'm getting a lot of traffic on this one from one of the Mazda forums. I just started poking around and saw that relays name and figured what the hell why not try it.
Hi can you do a video where your lights are on with the relay in and with it out want to see if it affects your lighting. please
Worked for my '22 carbon edition. Thanks!
Works on 2023 CX5… now I can dim my lights (switch to park) when entering military base at night 👍.
I can confirm the steps from Mazda for the 2013 CX-5 that tommy13965 is referring to do work. I have a 2022 Turbo and after completing the steps now have no lights while driving in the off position and only halos while driving in the parking lights position. The DRLs/headlights do come on when in the auto or on position.
Thanks, I will give that a try!
Tired is but it doesn't work
@@bi2lel2 what year ?
@@GunKata 2022
2023 turbo signature doesn't have a DRL relay installed
The steps listed by @tommy13965 worked for my 2021 Touring but the Halos do not light up with parking lights on, only the yellows. Steps: each setp must be done in no more than 5 sec between. which is not hard at all, just go over steps in your head a moment before and it's easy 1. Acc on (tap start button twice) 2. Ebrake on 3. turn headlights to parking lights and back to off 5 times (I counted 1 every time it went back to off) 4. press the emergency hazard button on and off 5 times (or just push it 10 times) 5. turn headlights to parking lights and back to off 5 times AGAIN 6. Ebrake off (must have foot on brake to turn off) Voila But thanks cyclone for the relay removal info 👍 It's good to know as well >>>EDIT: my daytime running lights seem to have reactivated. didn't do anything but start and drive a few times since the disable. Looks like pulling the relay maybe the better option afterall.
I pulled the relay out on 2022 siganture i could not do the cheat code i tried so many times
Is there an option to replace the current switch to have an "off" position?
Honestly not sure. When I had my GTI way back when, I installed a European switch which gave me more control over the headlights.
There is a program called forscan that you should be able to reprogram them. It works on Ford Lincoln Mazda. I got the program for my Ford F150 and was able to turn on all kinds of features, you have your choice on what to use as a DRL. LED, with headlight, Headlight alone, Led Alone, Turn Signal etc. My F150 came with the headlights on all the time and I changed it to turnsignal. I also turned on foglights as cornering lights (turn right the right fog comes on, turn left the left one comes on. I turned on the window control on the feyfob and more. I was able to get Forscan to connect to my 2023 CX-5 and found the module for the DRL but I would need the codes in order to reprogram it. Kind of hoping someone here has done that and can share the codes.
Could you tell me some more of the options that are available
My left side drl light is dead,so this was a great tutorial to me. I thought. When I remove the relay,marked,DRL,at the same position as in your car,but the right side DRL is still on.. I missed out something? :/
Sorry to hear that, I'm not really sure. If you're still under warranty, I'd make the dealer deal with it.
@@CyclonesWorldUnfortunatly no warranty. Its a 2018, and the 7 years extra warranty Does not include headlights. But….. i noticed one strange thing.When I popped out the TAIL relay, the DRL died.And of course so did the tail lights, so that is not an option. Strange…..Maybe all the moisture/water, that is inside my headlight has fu???d up everything.😮
I did all the crazy close your eyes turn the blinkers on and it did work for me but I ended up turning it back on.
Mine is a 2019 signature
Thanks for posting this ! To confirm, the halos do come on with the parking lights, yes? I wasn’t following you there.
I just confirmed for a 2019, they do run on the P lights, awesome.
My 21 GTR Turbo did not say turbo on the engine cover. Anyone else?
Will the halo turn on with the parking lights on?
For my 2019, yes
Works for 22. All other functions works perfectly also. I have no need for my projector to running at every drive!
Halos run with parking lights ?
Does the DRL come on when you driving?
is that work on my 2021 mazda cx-5 Sport?
I believe so. Can't say for sure. This one is the Grand Touring Limited AWD or whatever the top trim CX5 is. I think across the board they all have LED headlights but I'm not sure.
DLR turn on when you have parking lights on
I guess the US versions of CX5 don't get the headlight that the rest of the world do. I saw a post on an Australian CX5 forum and their DRLs consist of the halo and a small LED light(not the lowbeam/main headlight) and they look so much better in daytime.
I disabled my drl’s without effecting the halos on my 2019 signature.
how did you do it??
how did you do that
How?
how, can you explain us??
this guy is lying..
Just out of interest, why do people want to turn the drl off? Is there a disadvantage to having drl?
Shit…I’m trying to find a way they always stay on, on my 2021 CX-9
To extend the live of them because the low/high beams also act as DRLs You can just use your parking lights to have your angel eyes as DRL with tail lights as an alternative then if you own that trim
😭😭… i really dont like the DRL during daytime
Pull that relay and they'll be off :)
no check engine light shows up when you pull out the Relay?
@@mapmic2608 Nope. No warnings or errors at all.
thanks for the help. it works! your the champ!!!
@@mapmic2608 Awesome, glad I helped :)
Why in the world would you want to disable an important safety feature?
Because if they are used and they go out, you have to replace the whole headlamp. That costs $1500 for each headlamp.
Also DRL's are not a required light in the US
@@cr9206 no they are not required in the US
@@cr9206 Japanese drls are superior to European ones. They do not burn out I always run them on my 2016 Mazda 6 still crystal white/blue
@bourboncat9229 they look good without those drl lights on though I feel like there is more control over you lights
But why? DTRLs are smart to have.
I agree DRLs are smart to have. Following the steps only partially disables them so you have more options with your headlight controls. The DRLs are still on in the auto position and full on position. Having the ability to turn off your DRLs/headlights can be useful for some people in certain situations. I’m glad there’s a way to bypass the constant on function for people that would like the flexibility.
Drl’s will wear your leds out faster and these headlights cost a lot that’s the reason even though they say it’s only half the light intensity I can’t tell the difference they are pretty bright.
Yeah, I can’t see a difference in intensity either.
@@tommy13965 I can tell, its like 80% of the intensity, I don't agree the 50%
@@jeffyoung6222 same...I think 75-80%, there is a difference
Hi what is the purpose of this? Will this save the lights for longer use in the future? Or is it better looking?
My goal was to hopefully have the actual LED headlight disabled, but maintain the LED running lights. Unfortunately that wasn't the case. An argument could be made for halogen bulbs that this increases the life span. Either case, this is just purely instructional.
@@CyclonesWorld ah I see, cool thanks!
@@84848ARthey actually look cool without drl lights just try it with the car off and put your lights on parking and you will see