Joe Frito Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 I am in Canada and am in the process of purchasing an '08 (haven't found a good price on the color I want yet) and have heard that we can't convert cars with the HID's to have daytime running lights (required in Canada). Can anyone that has imported an '08 with HID's please confirm this and how much it cost to change them over to the normal headlights. I have not seen too many cars for sale without the HID option, so this may be the only way I can get the one I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1988mustangconvertible Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I am in Canada and am in the process of purchasing an '08 (haven't found a good price on the color I want yet) and have heard that we can't convert cars with the HID's to have daytime running lights (required in Canada). Can anyone that has imported an '08 with HID's please confirm this and how much it cost to change them over to the normal headlights. I have not seen too many cars for sale without the HID option, so this may be the only way I can get the one I want. My car has HID's with daytime running lights - it is a simple computer download to get them activated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogon Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 My car has HID's with daytime running lights - it is a simple computer download to get them activated. If the download is the same as the '07s it may be simple, but it's not cheap. I had the local Ford tech on a cell phone with Ford, while they did whatever they do, to find and release the code. Two freakin' hours! SVTKeith in NS had the same ordeal, but I think they only charged him $100. Me? $200! You'd think Ford would call back with the info. The Canadian dealer needs to supply the VIN number and Form 1 number that you get at the border to Ford before the dealer can activate the DRL's. Go figure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 If the download is the same as the '07s it may be simple, but it's not cheap. I had the local Ford tech on a cell phone with Ford, while they did whatever they do, to find and release the code. Two freakin' hours! SVTKeith in NS had the same ordeal, but I think they only charged him $100. Me? $200! You'd think Ford would call back with the info. The Canadian dealer needs to supply the VIN number and Form 1 number that you get at the border to Ford before the dealer can activate the DRL's. Go figure Complexe process, do you have pics............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bysie Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Complexe process, do you have pics............. I was at the Ford dealer this morning and they told me there was some bulletin out that stated not to hook up DRL to HID lights Stopped by Crappy Tire after that and the guy told me you can use any front light for the DRL's, including your signal / marker lights. I need to get this sorted out before the white stuff arrives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1988mustangconvertible Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 I was at the Ford dealer this morning and they told me there was some bulletin out that stated not to hook up DRL to HID lights Stopped by Crappy Tire after that and the guy told me you can use any front light for the DRL's, including your signal / marker lights. I need to get this sorted out before the white stuff arrives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bacon Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 I am having the same issue with my local Ford dealer. They say they cannot have the HID's used as Daytime Running Lights. So far they are suggesting using a module to activate the foglights to DRL's. Any one who has has their HID'S progaammed to DRL please Help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 Shelby Cobra Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 If the download is the same as the '07s it may be simple, but it's not cheap. I had the local Ford tech on a cell phone with Ford, while they did whatever they do, to find and release the code. Two freakin' hours! SVTKeith in NS had the same ordeal, but I think they only charged him $100. Me? $200! You'd think Ford would call back with the info. The Canadian dealer needs to supply the VIN number and Form 1 number that you get at the border to Ford before the dealer can activate the DRL's. Go figure That's ridiculous! You shouldn't have to pay for a Service Departments' 'Learning Steps/Stumbles'. I paid $35 to have DRLs activated on an 06' Freestyle. The SJB and WDS are no different than the Mustangs. Of course in Alberta Dealers are, were, hosing Customers pretty good with the GT500 Pricing.... so they're probably doing the same with Service Pricing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bacon Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 07 Shelby cobra- Did your vehicle that was activated have the HID headlights? This may be a stupid question but I need to ask. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 Shelby Cobra Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 07 Shelby cobra- Did your vehicle that was activated have the HID headlights? This may be a stupid question but I need to ask. Thanks. No, Sorry CB... I was refering to SVTKeith and Vogan's non-HID 07' Shelby GT500s. I can't help you with the HID DRL question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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