Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

AEV ProCal module and day time running lights

Thread Tools
 
Old May 1, 2009 | 06:32 AM
  #1  
yendor65's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
From: long iland,ny
Default AEV ProCal module and day time running lights

Okay so i went to turn on my DTRL and they went on but when you use your directional the headlight on that side would go out..hmm so i call procal and was told to use the european mode the only trick is when the parking break is set all the lights go out.. So if you have a 6 speed and you thought it didnt work try again.
Reply
Old May 1, 2009 | 07:47 PM
  #2  
nangulator's Avatar
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,103
Likes: 0
From: downingtown, PA
Default

Originally Posted by yendor65
Okay so i went to turn on my DTRL and they went on but when you use your directional the headlight on that side would go out..hmm so i call procal and was told to use the european mode the only trick is when the parking break is set all the lights go out.. So if you have a 6 speed and you thought it didnt work try again.
Yeah that is how they are on every european/manual trans vehicle that I have ever worked on or driven
Reply
Old May 10, 2009 | 03:08 PM
  #3  
fftri's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 374
Likes: 0
From: Farmington, Ct
Default

I was following my wife yesterday and she noticed the same thing.
I programed DRL with the procal for the headlights, then when turn signal is on that side light goes out. First I said WTF? Something wrong?
Apparently not.
Thanks for posting this yendor65.
Reply
Old May 10, 2009 | 03:26 PM
  #4  
wheezer's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 158
Likes: 1
From: Roy, Utah
Default Me too!

I programmed mine last week and noticed the same thing while waiting behind a pick up to make a left turn. Good to know, thanks!
Reply
Old May 21, 2009 | 10:40 AM
  #5  
tomharley's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 179
Likes: 3
From: Prague. Czech rep.
Default

What exactly mean the "european mode" ?
Reply
Old May 21, 2009 | 11:35 AM
  #6  
tomharley's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 179
Likes: 3
From: Prague. Czech rep.
Default

I know already!


NORMAL/CANADIAN MODE:
In Normal/Canadian mode the lights of your choosing (high beam, low beam, fog lights, turn signals) are lit when the vehicle is in gear or moving depending on transmission.

Automatic transmission vehicles will turn the selected lights on when the vehicle is in any gear but park. Manual transmission vehicles will need to be moving before the lights come on, and still for moment before they turn off again.

In this mode, the headlights will only light to about half vehicle voltage or ~6V, low or high beams. The other light locations will fully illuminate since they are not on dimmable circuits.


EUROPEAN MODE:
All lights all the time(even when turn signals are ON). This mode is exactly like driving around with your headlights on. Full brightness, and lamp location is irrelevant. I suspect this will cut down on bulb life, but there is no chance of forgetting your lights.

Last edited by tomharley; May 22, 2009 at 01:30 AM. Reason: edited forum link
Reply
Old May 21, 2009 | 11:52 AM
  #7  
brent_f70's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 598
Likes: 1
From: Colorado Springs
Default

Not sure why but mine does not do this.....I programed it with the procal and my lights come on then I release the parking brake and turn off if I pull it up. Was your P-brake set when you did the programing?? Mine was set while programing so maybe that is why mine reads off the brake and not the turn signals??

Either way I am very happy with my DRL's
Reply

Trending Topics

Old May 21, 2009 | 12:40 PM
  #8  
Littlejon's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,262
Likes: 1
From: Des Moines, Iowa
Default

If you are running a manual AEV set up the programming so the DRL would only be on when the parking brake is off. It doesn't look to see if you are in a gear unless you have the auto.
Reply
Old May 21, 2009 | 01:20 PM
  #9  
zook's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
From: Contoocook NH
Default

I also did it to mine but with the directionals to come on when its going into gear. It is an auto . Seems to work fine.
Reply




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:10 AM.