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Posted on Feb 14, 2009

Day time running light problem

I have a 2003 honda Pilot. The DRL (day time running light) indicator is always on unless I turn on the low or high beam lights. Only the passenger side DRL does'nt work but the low/high beams work fine. I changed the bulb but didn't fix the problem... For some reason, the passenger DRL starts working after running the car for 30 minutes or so...why does it need to warm up for one of the DRL to work... Problem with fuse or relay???

Thanks for your help

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  • Anonymous Feb 23, 2009

    I have the same problem with my 2003 Pilot...any solutions as yet?



    Thanks

  • sergelebreto Mar 01, 2009

    Not fixed yet but someone told me he had the same problem on an other car and the problem was a cracked wire



    but still waiting for input from others!

  • luckyguy124 Mar 25, 2009

    I have the same vehicle and have now started to experience the same problem. I have checked all fuses, under the hood and internal fuses both under the drivers side dash and passenger side dash. All fuses are fine. Of interest as of late is the fact that there is now a buzzing noise coming from under the drivers side dash. In exploring this sound, it appears that there is a relay there that is buzzing. I rapped the relay a couple of times with my finger and everything started working again. this "fix" only lasted temporarily but the buzzing returned. I called an after marked place and they informed me that the relay needs to be replaced and it is a dealer only item.

    I am now curious about how expensive the part is and will it actually fix the problem? The cracked wire explanation is a significant concern as well? is there a way to simply disconnect the DRL - but from what I understand, the warning light in the instrument cluster will remain on at all times?

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The problem with the DRL issue describd in the above posts is the DRl module(it needs to be replaced). The buzzing relay and intermittent on/off of passenger side DRl are indicators that the module needs to be replaced.

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SOURCE: 99 Honda Odyssey daytime running lights working intermittently

I tried your advice and it work for me.
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