Convert 1st gen Rogue DRL to Canadian Specs

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gaslem47
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Nissan Rogue SV 2012

About the daylight running lamps
just imported that car from usa to canada
need to have the drl working here in canada.
seems drl not working or no drl at all?

what to check or do ?

Thanks!
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Probably no DRL's at all on a US car. The Canadian version had "dimbulb" DRL's putting the high beams in series, but a US model probably lacks the wiring to implement it. Your best bet is to install a set of aftermarket LED's. If they need to be off with the headlamps like the old US rules, rig a 5-pin relay to the Parking Lamp circuit so the LED's turn off whenever the regular lamps are on.

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Here's a set of 5-watt "eagle eyes" I installed on our older Altima. They're bright enough for anyone's standards, draw very little power, and the mounts are round-hole so there's no fancy cutting. They were $12 on eBay:

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The only problem with all budget LED's is weatherproofing, the lenses are usually badly sealed. So get some of this to weatherproof them properly. It's meant for sealing circuit boards but works gangbusters on any clear plastic, tough as nails and doesn't yellow. The can actually cost more than the lights did, but you can even use it to refinish headlights:

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gaslem47 wrote:
Mon May 10, 2021 4:36 pm
Nissan Rogue SV 2012

About the daylight running lamps
just imported that car from usa to canada
need to have the drl working here in canada.
seems drl not working or no drl at all?

what to check or do ?

Thanks!
Not sure what province you are in, but here in Alberta all you need is one of the marker lamps on when the ignition is on. Had a shop install a relay to turn on the parking amber lamps when car is started to pass, no need to add any lamps here.

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thanks again Vstar650CL

itza300zx...province is Quebec
will give a try

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CAA-Quebec: Thinking of buying a vehicle in the U.S.
If vehicle modifications are necessary, you have 45 days in which to complete them. The buyer is responsible for all costs to bring the vehicle into compliance. Examples of modifications to components that typically must be made to ensure compliance are:
  • daytime running lights;
  • built-in child restraint system;
  • rear child seat tether anchorage;
  • 8 km/h bumpers;
  • head restraints
Are daytime running lights mandatory in Quebec?
Gary Howard, vice-president of CAA Atlantic, said he was "pleasantly surprised" to hear drivers without daytime running lights on their vehicles can be fined $172.50 and lose two points on their driving record as of Nov. 1, 2017.

As of 2020, Howard said, all cars manufactured will have daytime running lights that also illuminate tail lights, which will make even more of a difference.

Bonus factoid from The Globe and Mail (circa 2016)
Technically, airbags aren't required on Canadian cars – and you could get them turned off: Airbags have been required on all cars sold in the United States since 1998. There's no requirement in Canada, but cars sold here have them.

You can get an on/off switch installed. Technically, you're only supposed to consider this if a child under 12 will be sitting in the front seat or if your doctor has recommended it – but no proof of either is needed.

Still, you're safer in a crash with a front air bag than you are without one – even if you're driving with a Takata airbag that hasn't been replaced, Transport Canada said.


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