I just got a ford mustang 2008 and I was wondering how I can set the headlights to turn on when the viechle is on. Thanks in advance
Are you talking about DRL (Daytime Running Light) system? If so a trip to the dealer and they can hook up to their scanner and re-program to turn the DRL feature on. The DRL can be turned on by hooking up the SCN tool and configuring DRL in the Smart Junction Box (SBJ). DRL are turned on by the duty cycle which gives a lower voltage to the bulb. The duty cycle is when a transistor is turned on and off very quickly to achieve a lower voltage (ie: 12v X 50% duty cycle = aprox 6v) In the Ford Manual, it reads: When the ignition switch is in the run position, the headlamps are not on (from the auto lighting system or manual control them the headlamp switch), the trans axle is not in park (P) (auto trans) or the parking brake applied (manual trans) the SJB provides a pulse width modulated voltage to the low beam headlamps. this illuminates the headlamps at a reduced intensity. In the pinpoint test, the manual asks Is the SBJ DRL configuration enabled? Set to enable to turn on the DRL. This should take no more than 15 minutes and no charge if you have a good relationship with your Ford Service Department.
So what's wrong with flipping a switch?
Not unless that option is built into the car's electrical system. READ your owner's manual.
If it has it then the headlight switch should have settings like Auto Off Parking Lights On. Go for Auto if it is available.
