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I have to be the dumbest person in the world right now, but I cannot find the DRLs on the Unlimited Sport S 4dr. I thought it was on the fender flare with the signals. Do they have them at all on the JL Unlimited with Halogen Headlamps. I've looked in the OM, on-line, YouTube...but I cannot seem to find a clear answer. I bought new LED bulbs to replace them. But unless their hidden deeper toward the middle or it's just one bulb doing double duty.
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Thank you. I saw the posts about Connect. I have the Connect 7.5". I went into Settings and Lighting. There are only 4 settings in lighting and DRLs is not one of them. I also had the car in drive with the parking brake released and still couldn't find them. I downloaded the "Owner's Manual". On page 49, there is a segment that starts with, "Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped". So that led me to possibly believe that maybe they don't have them. I'll call the dealer tomorrow. Thank you again.
 

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Using a programmer, like Jscan or Tazer, you can enable the DRL function on a Sport.
Just ordered an ELM327 so I could give Jscan a try. I was unaware of such products. So thanks. : )
 

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I run my fogs as the DLR. You have choices over which bulbs function as the DLR.
 

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I did it about 5 months ago, so I don't remember the specific steps, I got them from another post on this forum. Using one of the programmers; I used Jscan; you need to set a DRL mode. For the sport the current setting would be blank. You also need to select what bulb should be the DRL. I also enabled the on/off setting to be visible in the uConnect radio settings.
 

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Does anyone know if you install amber/white switchback LEDs in your stock Sport fenders, can you enable the white as DRLs?

I use JScan and know there are multiple settings, but heard only ambers work as DRLs unless you add additional wiring.
 

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Does anyone know if you install amber/white switchback LEDs in your stock Sport fenders, can you enable the white as DRLs?

I use JScan and know there are multiple settings, but heard only ambers work as DRLs unless you add additional wiring.
I installed switchbacks that I got off Amazon. You have to wire the plug into a fuse tap (I did the seat heater fuse since my Jeep doesnt have them.) This makes them white DRLs. You do not need a Jscan if you do it this way, the LEDs remain on while the Jeep is on.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P251BZF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 

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I installed switchbacks that I got off Amazon. You have to wire the plug into a fuse tap (I did the seat heater fuse since my Jeep doesnt have them.) This makes them white DRLs. You do not need a Jscan if you do it this way, the LEDs remain on while the Jeep is on.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P251BZF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thank you! Yes, I am familiar with the fuse tap method. Just wondering there is an option to program it.

If not, then I'll run a fuse tap.
 

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Just wondering there is an option to program it.
There is not. I went through this about a year ago, when I installed my switchbacks. When you set the DRLs to be the turn signals, the amber part of the switchbacks illuminate. This is because that is how the switchbacks work - amber for turn signals and white for parking lights. There is no way around this, unless you use the fuse tap method.
 

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There is not. I went through this about a year ago, when I installed my switchbacks. When you set the DRLs to be the turn signals, the amber part of the switchbacks illuminate. This is because that is how the switchbacks work - amber for turn signals and white for parking lights. There is no way around this, unless you use the fuse tap method.
Thank you. Fuse tap it is!
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