DRLs not working (400)

[hkp 0]

Hi folks,

I collected my new to me 2016 Evora 400 last week and have been informed by my other half who I was following in the car that the Daytime Running Lights aren't working!

I have checked and replaced the 3A fuse in the footwell, but still no cigar 😞

Are there any common known issues with the DRLs or module?

Thanks,

Tom

[Bruss 253 1 Vehicles]

Do DLR's light up on the rear?  They used to be front only on many cars.

 

 

[CocoPops 812]

Think @Bruss is correct. Fronts only.

[hkp 0]

Yep,  my front DRLs are not working...

[Bruss 253 1 Vehicles]

Ah.

 

 

[C8RKH 3,515 2 Vehicles]

He gave a clue that it was the fronts in his OP

"have been informed by my other half who I was following in the car"

 

[Bruss 253 1 Vehicles]

16 minutes ago, C8RKH said:

He gave a clue that it was the fronts in his OP

"have been informed by my other half who I was following in the car"

 

Indeed. I need to learn to read and consider. #toobliddy_helpful

[hkp 0]

😄 Probably wasn't the best turn of phrase..

"I was informed by the missus, when I was up her rear trying to overtake her, that I virtually blended into the Cambridgeshire morning...."

So... any ideas why neither of my DRLs work?? Sidelights and headlights work OK.  Can they be switched off somehow?

[Bruss 253 1 Vehicles]

There is a way, but its not a 'switch' as such. Disconnecting a link on one of the connectors comes to mind. ( S1 here)

It may be possible for Lotus to switch them off in the ecu, but I don't see why they would. 

[hkp 0]

I suspect a faulty module 😞

It was serviced two weeks ago by the previous owner at a Lotus dealer - I wonder if that was something to do with it?

[Julian73 41 2 Vehicles]

7 hours ago, Bruss said:

There is a way, but its not a 'switch' as such. Disconnecting a link on one of the connectors comes to mind. ( S1 here)

It may be possible for Lotus to switch them off in the ecu, but I don't see why they would. 

S1 DRL's was a wiring patch hack job.  S2 cars have true DRL's that don't dim the dash lights as if the headlights are on.  They are controlled by a programable lighting module. 

[dalepearson 74]

Just incase its the obvious issue.

The DRLs turn OFF when the headlights are on. DRLs only operate with no lights and sidelights only. Just incase your looking for them to work when not.

[hkp 0]

Nope, nothing on at all when the light switch is on ‘O’ 😞

[Bruss 253 1 Vehicles]

9 hours ago, Julian73 said:

S1 DRL's was a wiring patch hack job.  S2 cars have true DRL's that don't dim the dash lights as if the headlights are on.  They are controlled by a programable lighting module. 

but they do keep working 😉 (so far)

 

 

[hkp 0]

Update - I have taken it into my Lotus Dealer for investigation. They suggest it will probably need two new lights. £1000 worth of parts!

[Hangar 111 226]

34 minutes ago, hkp said:

Update - I have taken it into my Lotus Dealer for investigation. They suggest it will probably need two new lights. £1000 worth of parts!

If there is power on both sides of the fuse, it is likely to be the DRL module. 

Dave

[mik 273]

Both lights failing sounds more than a little unlikely.....

Did you buy it privately? If not - warranty job?

[lotus muncher 14]

Drl module will be at fault... have replaced a few.. Not heard of the actual lights being faulty.

Check for water in the module connector-located in the passenger footwell where the fusebox is located.

Can only buy as a kit now..£406.36

https://www.deroure.com/partinfo.asp?MAK=1&MDL=47&TBL=6868&SMA=0&SMO=0&ST=&SC=0&PBID=402063

FYI warranty is 3yrs from the date of registration.