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Lincoln 2001--Daytime Running Lights Not Working
I purchased a used 2001 Towncar about 6 months ago and recently noticed the DRL's were not operating. The dealer told me that the instrument cluster had been changed out because it was manufactured for sale in Canada so therefore an aftermarket instrument cluster was installed. The new cluster doesn't allow the DRL's to operate...he said. He basically acted like the DRL's did not have to work in Canada which I now know is not true because Canada requires them.
I knew this was a Canadian car but manufactured in the US because the VIN number starts with"1". I ran a CarFax report before I bought it and everything appeared on the up and up.
I feel this problem is under warranty (I have 15100) miles on it and the dealer is obligated to fix it. Also does anyone know if it might be easy for me to look for a fuse that may be missing or blown.
I knew this was a Canadian car but manufactured in the US because the VIN number starts with"1". I ran a CarFax report before I bought it and everything appeared on the up and up.
I feel this problem is under warranty (I have 15100) miles on it and the dealer is obligated to fix it. Also does anyone know if it might be easy for me to look for a fuse that may be missing or blown.
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This is not to imply your car was in an accident, only to advise you to take nothing for granted regarding the car's history.
Hopefully some of our Canadian friends can verify the DRL story one way or the other.
Secondly, why do you care if the DRLs work or not? They not mandated in the US, thank goodness. On the Chevy boards, there are thousands of people running around with their E-brakes partially on to shut theirs off!
why do you care if the DRLs work or not? They not mandated in the US, thank goodness.
Well, that is not entirely accurate.
According to DOT, if it is a factory equipped light, then it must work. If you are in an area that does emmissions testing and they are thorough, then they also do a safety check. If all factory installed lighting is not working, they can fail the vehicle on the testing.
Mind you, I am talking about a state run facility and I stated they may fail the vehicle.