daytime running lights

I don't know what the exact Canadian requirements are, but if having all lights come on will do, I'd imagine a relay could be wired to the ignition system to bypass the light switch and turn everything on with the key. You also might contact Ford and ask them how they import these vehicles. I'd doubt they dropped that whole country from their possible sales base just for a light issue.

rhagfo, I'm sure you're closer to right than my guess, but for sure I just pulled a ridiculous number out of a fundamental orifice as an example. I doubt I had to change a bulb a year in 5 vehicles, but I was just trying to make a point. pgrannen's Canadian issue is a bit more complex.

A quick google shows that you can turn DRL on/off via the dash on at least some Fords. Your 450 chassis may be completely different but give it a try.

I am importing the RV to Canada and all vehicles must have the Daytime Running Lights system. This means the lights have to come on when you turn the motor on. They don't allow you to turn on your lights, they must come on automatically. USA cars are not required to have this system built in but Canadian cars do.

pigman1 wrote:
Turn on the headlights?? I've been using headlights for years with my vehicles that do and do not have running lights. I want taillights and running lights on at all times when I'm on the road. It probably has cost me an extra $100 over the past 10 years for headlight and taillight bulbs. I think I can afford that.

I doubt it has cost you $100 in ten years, it may have cost me $100 for the 51 years I have been driving with headlights on all the time.

Turn on the headlights?? I've been using headlights for years with my vehicles that do and do not have running lights. I want taillights and running lights on at all times when I'm on the road. It probably has cost me an extra $100 over the past 10 years for headlight and taillight bulbs. I think I can afford that.