How do I turn off the daytime running lights in my Subaru?
I think the daytime running lights in my Subaru are an unnecessary feature. They shorten the life of the bulbs and drain the alternator. How do I turn off the daytime running lights in my Subaru?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The daytime running lights also known as DRL in your Subaru are a safety feature that increases visibility during dusk and dawn but you can turn them off by following these steps:
Press your parking brake until it clicks once
Locate the power distribution box in your Subaru
Remove the DRL fuse
Cut the ground wire that connects to the DRL bulbs
Turn on your vehicle and test the DRL
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