2002 Full Time DRLs - Instructions for UnderHood Mod

[sparza7]

Be careful with this mod, Just did it yesterday. Worked like a charm untill I noticed my factory radio would not work. I guess the theft deterrent system kicked in when I disconnected the battery. Just a FYI check your owners manual for instructions on the radio lock code. This free mod cost me 30$ and a trip to my dealer. It really is a great mod but be aware. Thanks to all who make this site what it is.

[BAT]

Be careful with this mod, Just did it yesterday. Worked like a charm untill I noticed my factory radio would not work. I guess the theft deterrent system kicked in when I disconnected the battery. Just a FYI check your owners manual for instructions on the radio lock code. This free mod cost me 30$ and a trip to my dealer. It really is a great mod but be aware. Thanks to all who make this site what it is.

 
Say it isn't so!
You should have asked us BEFORE you went to the dealer! We have a way to get the code....    FREE!

[sparza7]

What?   You know just when I was feeling better to have my radio working you have to tell me that. I guess I should have known better than to doubt the club members.  I did a search for the lock codes but couldn't find anything so I bit the bullet and took it to the dealer, what a rip!!

Thanks anyway  

[BAT]

What?   You know just when I was feeling better to have my radio working you have to tell me that. I guess I should have known better than to doubt the club members.  I did a search for the lock codes but couldn't find anything so I bit the bullet and took it to the dealer, what a rip!!

Thanks anyway  

Let it be a lesson learned! Just ask... with 12,000+ members someone WILL know!  

[BAT]

Oh BTW, welcome to the club sparza7!  

[sparza7]

Thanks! Glad I found this club. I think my wife is gonna kill me, every time I visit the forum I add a few more things to my "mod" list.  

[isjustus]

Finally got this done today! Something I was gonna do LONG ago. I was also gonna do the "all 4 on mod" until I realized that my only soldering iron is in my toolbox at work. At least I know how to do it, and once I get some more time.........

I know what ya mean Sparza, I just got my wife talked into a brushguard, after I convinced her about the change over to leather interior(which I didn't win off of Ebay BTW.) With our first child on the way, I'll still be gettin' some before spring though, factory or aftermarket.(leather that is) It'll be easier to clean up spills. At least, that how I sold her on it!!

[bad02av]

Chalk up another one for full-time DRL's - Great instructions, Thanks!

[farmguy]

 ;DDid the full time DRL mod over the weekend. This one is great. (full step-by-step instructions on post #1 of this thread)No cutting, drilling, splicing or welding. Just move one wire.The whole process takes about 5 minutes.

One step I would add is before disconnecting the battery wire, make sure you have programmed the security code in the radio.(owners manual, page 3-18)  (and remember what it is) Otherwise it is a trip to the dealer to get the radion working again.

[chad2fw]

One step I would add is before disconnecting the battery wire, make sure you have programmed the security code in the radio.(owners manual, page 3-18)  (and remember what it is) Otherwise it is a trip to the dealer to get the radion working again.

Never had a problem with that...on my 02 or my dad's 04.

[AZREDAV]

Printed out the intructions and the pics from this thread yesterday. Got home and  completed the mod in under half an hour. (I took my time because I tend to break stuff if I hurry!) Looks great and I didn't have any trouble with the radio at all.  

Thanks Chad2fw for the help!

[Beatle405]

Hey, I'm a new poster but an old reader of the forums and want to do this mod. But on the first post, I can see all the pictures except the last one. I assume it shows the newly relocated wires. I was wondering if someone could repost the last pic. Thanks. This site is awesome.

[I CHNGE]

That last pic was off a personal website that now appears to be nonfunctioning...

[WesTexAVY]

That last pic was off a personal website that now appears to be nonfunctioning...

Sorry  , that appears to be my old earthlink site.

. But on the first post, I can see all the pictures except the last one. I assume it shows the newly relocated wires. I was wondering if someone could repost the last pic.

Here is the pic (planted here on CAFCNA forever ) that you are looking for:

[Beatle405]

Thanks a lot for getting the picture guys. I just got back from a 45 day TDY so I've got the whole week off next week so I plan on doing as many cheap easy mods as possible. I'm planning on doing the amber DLs, Four brake light, and full time DRLs. I just put on a Carriage works billet grill and APC billet antenna that I got for Christmas. Thanks again.

[Leather]

I just found this thread again, I think I will try this mod this weekend. Tks for posting it.

[chad2fw]

I just found this thread again, I think I will try this mod this weekend. Tks for posting it.

I said a long time ago that it should be a sticky...

[pwilly]

Thanks for all the info, really saves on the mouse clicks.   Does anyone know if this mod will work on a 2005 wbh? 

[chad2fw]

Thanks for all the info, really saves on the mouse clicks.   Does anyone know if this mod will work on a 2005 wbh? 

Nope completely different. It should be the same as the 03/04 though...

The process is basically the same, but you'll be switching different wires around. There's no difference between wbh and cladded.

[Leather]

So I made it as far as step 5 now Iam stuck.

5. There are different colored sections on the underside of the fuse box; we'll be operating in the green area. It is bolted into the box and it must be unscrewed. Loosen and remove the green connection block. Remove the two blue locking clips on both sides of the green block.



When I unscrew the bolt all the way(which doesent come out)from the green area, it still seems to be held in their somehow. Do you have to use force to get the green section out? Should the bolt be screwing out completley? Please help!

[chad2fw]

You can take it out completely, but normally the green block should be coming out on its own. I've never had this problem.

[Leather]

After 1 hr of tring everything, I gave up. It seems I can get the bolt loose but somehow the last part of the bolt is still fastened to the nut therefore not allowing me to remove the panel. I tried pusing the bolt from inside the nut but it didnt help. I was hopeing there was something simple I missed. Not sure how to do this mod now

[Mikro Brew]

Leather, same exact thing happens when I try, worked on it bout an hour today as well, frustrated the heck out me. ..advice most welcome please

[Leather]

Someone please help us get past this roadblock!

[Viper]

I don't know what could be different.  I did my 02 with out any problems.  The screw will not come all the way out but the block should pull out with out much trouble.  Try unscrewing the screw as you pull the block out to insure that it is completely loose.  Good luck