Cannot use the front day lights?

[raikobg]

Hi everyone !
I have my 2021 CX5 GTR , and noticed that once I turn the day lights on , when I run over 2-3 mph, front lights are turning automatically on.So there is not an option to use my day light during the day.Which make me think that LED wll be gone sooner than normal since it is non stop runnung.Have anyone experienced this and what do you recommend me ?

 

[leeharvey418]

Get over your fear. The LEDs aren’t going to burn out like a halogen bulb.

 

[GFrosty]

In my case, I drive my 2016 CX-5 GT less than a couple hours daily, probably less than that. Even if I were to do that 365 days per year, for the 9yrs since it was purchased that usage would amount to fewer than 7000 hours of usage. Which ought to mean the LEDs are likely to last another 6-7 decades' worth of similar usage.

Unless you're driving the car a dozen hours every day of the year, I wouldn't worry about it. It'll mean a swap-in of new LED light clusters (instead of merely a 'bulb' swap), sure, but unless something goes wrong then it's likely to be several decades down the road even for "heavy" drivers.

 

[N7turbo]

Hi everyone !
I have my 2021 CX5 GTR , and noticed that once I turn the day lights on , when I run over 2-3 mph, front lights are turning automatically on.So there is not an option to use my day light during the day.Which make me think that LED wll be gone sooner than normal since it is non stop runnung.Have anyone experienced this and what do you recommend me ?

Try this.

R

Guide Thread 'How To Disable Daytime Running Lights (instructions)'

May 7, 2013

Here are the ridiculous instructions for disabling the 2013 Mazda CX-5 Daytime Running Lights. This is no longer done through the diagnostic computer.

Timing for the procedure is critical. If you miss a step, the procedure will fail and you will have to start over.

The tech at my dealership could not get the procedure to work. The service manager and I did get it to work, but it took several tries. I think the tech was pushing the hazard switch on and off 10 times, not 5 (he was pressing the button 20 times, not 10).

Daytime Running Lights are NOT required by law in the U.S. Other...

• Rhino_66
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• Forum: CX-5 General

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[RedBaron]

Try this.

That's for Gen1 cars. Poster has a 2021 Gen 2. There's no way to turn off the headlights while moving in a Gen2.

 

[N7turbo]

That's for Gen1 cars. Poster has a 2021 Gen 2. There's no way to turn off the headlights while moving in a Gen2.

It still works

 

[RedBaron]

It still works

Really? Does it keep them off even while moving? That would be great to know. Oh and does it keep them off at nighttime too?

 

[ADS-B]

That's for Gen1 cars. Poster has a 2021 Gen 2. There's no way to turn off the headlights while moving in a Gen2.

Yes you can. Remove the DRL relay from the relay box and turn the light stalk to the parking position. When low beam is needed, just simply turn the stalk to the low beam position. This has been previously discussed.

 

[Moonlighter]

Get over your fear. The LEDs aren’t going to burn out like a halogen bulb.

Maybe we can start a new award called the Don Quixote award!

 

[N7turbo]

Really? Does it keep them off even while moving? That would be great to know. Oh and does it keep them off at nighttime too?

It simply unlocks the options so they actually do what you select. At all times. And there is no need to remove any relays.

 

[raikobg]

From what I know it's strength will shorten with time dramatically

Maybe we can start a new award called the Don Quixote award!

 

[raikobg]

I believe there is no such an option on my infotainment.

 

[raikobg]

Yes you can. Remove the DRL relay from the relay box and turn the light stalk to the parking position. When low beam is needed, just simply turn the stalk to the low beam position. This has been previously discussed.

With removing the relay I will loose totally the DRL , which is not what I aim.

 

[ADS-B]

Going back to your first post... The car uses the same LED bulb for DRL and low beam. If you keep the stalk in the auto mode, during daylight, when the car starts moving, is the DRL function of the LED bulb who gets activated. And I believe the DRL has a lower intensity compared to the low beam. At night it's the low beam that actives, not the DRL, based of the amount of ambient/exterior light sensed by a light sensor.At least, that's how I understand it.

I chose to remove the DRL relay because I wanted to have the accent LED lights only for DRL. At night I simply turn the stalk from parking lights position to low beam. See the picture.

 

[N7turbo]

With removing the relay I will loose totally the DRL , which is not what I aim.

The way he describes the operation is the same as how I use them, except I did the unlock procedure. Same result either way. The lights become completely manual and not tied to vehicle speed, and you get the options as they are labeled on the stalk.

 

[raikobg]

Going back to your first post... The car uses the same LED bulb for DRL and low beam. If you keep the stalk in the auto mode, during daylight, when the car starts moving, is the DRL function of the LED bulb who gets activated. And I believe the DRL has a lower intensity compared to the low beam. At night it's the low beam that actives, not the DRL, based of the amount of ambient/exterior light sensed by a light sensor.At least, that's how I understand it.
I chose to remove the DRL relay because I wanted to have the accent LED lights only for DRL. At night I simply turn the stalk from parking lights position to low beam. See the picture.

Thanks for clarification.I left with impression that removing the relay will disable at all the rings, not having them at all at any position of stalk.I will try and will come back.

 

[raikobg]

The way he describes the operation is the same as how I use them, except I did the unlock procedure. Same result either way. The lights become completely manual and not tied to vehicle speed, and you get the options as they are labeled on the stalk.

Unfortunatelly the procedure somehow does not work for my 2021 GT Canada , I will try with the fuse.Thanks

 

[raikobg]

Thanks for clarification.I left with impression that removing the relay will disable at all the rings, not having them at all at any position of stalk.I will try and will come back.

Hi again , I removed the fuse , all looks ok , Auto is working low beams+LEDs, parking lights only LEDs, full lights - low beams + LEDs.I cannot understand what are the cons vs the the hack procedure, if there is any.Any suggestions ?

 

[raikobg]

The way he describes the operation is the same as how I use them, except I did the unlock procedure. Same result either way. The lights become completely manual and not tied to vehicle speed, and you get the options as they are labeled on the stalk.

Unfortunatelly the procedure somehow does not work for my 2021 GT Canada , I will try with the fuse.Thanks

I believe in the final result there is no difference, rather using the hack procedure or removing the fuse...

 

[N7turbo]

Unfortunatelly the procedure somehow does not work for my 2021 GT Canada , I will try with the fuse.Thanks

It will work, you just need to follow the directions exactly, and do it quickly.