Having left Canada because of over regulation.....

Hmmmmm, I'd double check on that. I know that daytome running lights are
required on new cars, but I'd double check about whether you have to
retrofit your car.

You might want to check if there is a way to reprogram the car for ECM, just
as you can reprogram the odometer to km and the temperature to centigrade.
"Jay Somerset" > wrote in message
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> On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 14:42:48 -0400, "David" > wrote:
>
>> Why do you need daytime running lights?
>>
>> If you really want the increased visibility, why not just turn on your
>> headlights and save the 350 dollars.
>
> Yes I do. The car has been exported to Canada, where they are a Federal
> requirement. Can't get the car licensed without them.
>
>
>> "Jay Somerset" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Is there an easy/cheap way to modify a 1998 A6 for daytime running
>> > lights
>> > (DRL)? I would seem that all one really needs to do is jumper the
>> > front
>> > foglight terminals on the headlamp switch.
>> >
>> > How does the lower left part of the dash/fascia come off? Is the switch
>> > easily removed? Has anyone ever done this?
>> >
>> > The dealer wants 4 hours worth of labor to do this -- about $350 worth.
>>
>