DRL not working? please help!

[eason]

Hi guys,

This is my story..the bought my 2004 boxster s about couple of months ago and my drl is running fine. (btw, mine is a canadian model) since it's winter now, my car has been in my garage for about a month or so. Every so often i would turn on the car and sit in it for fun. This time, i've noticed that my lights no longer turn on when i turn on my car. I've checked the fuses (e1) i believe. and it seems to be fine. does anyone know what the problem is? if it helps, my headlights work when i turn them on manually. just not the drl, which usually turns on when i start my car. 0_0

[N41EF]

Is the handbrake on? My VW turns the DRL off when you raise the handbrake up a notch or so.

[Loren]

Check the DRL relay too.

[eason]

Check the DRL relay too.

Hi loren, im not too knowledgable with cars ~_~ Do you mind telling me where the drl relay is and what i should look for? Thanks :D

[eason]

Is the handbrake on? My VW turns the DRL off when you raise the handbrake up a notch or so.

yeah, i checked the handbrakes. ~_~ doesn't seem to be the problem. Thanks for your reply

[Loren]

Check the DRL relay too.

Hi loren, im not too knowledgable with cars ~_~ Do you mind telling me where the drl relay is and what i should look for? Thanks :D

The relay is a double relay in positions 6 and 7.

The relays are above the fuse bank. 6 7 would be second row from the top - 1st and second positions from the left from the left.

If you do not have this relay then it is not likely a Canadian car.

[eason]

Check the DRL relay too.

Hi loren, im not too knowledgable with cars ~_~ Do you mind telling me where the drl relay is and what i should look for? Thanks :D

The relay is a double relay in positions 6 and 7.

The relays are above the fuse bank. 6 7 would be second row from the top - 1st and second positions from the left from the left.

If you do not have this relay then it is not likely a Canadian car.

Thanks for the quick reply. Though with your detailed explaination, my limited car knowledge seems to bring me to a hault once again .. i took 2 pictures of the relay in hopes that you can help me. 1, did i even take out the right relay? (i took out the one from the far left) and how can i tell if something is wrong with it? (nothing seems to be wrong iwth it besides the sticker is bloated in certain area...)

Thanks

[Loren]

DRL relay is part number 996.615.111.00

Try a new relay or a known working one from another car.

[eason]

DRL relay is part number 996.615.111.00

Try a new relay or a known working one from another car.

Hi Loren, i finally managed to get my hands on a drl and when i switched it in and tried to start the car, the engine won't "turn over"..i think thats the term. The lights on the dash starts flashing as i turn key....any clue? THanks again for the quick reply

[eason]

DRL relay is part number 996.615.111.00

Try a new relay or a known working one from another car.

WOOT IT WORKS NOW!!! sorry, i should have tried more things before asking. My battery was just out. Turns out i left one of the lights on and the drl works perfectly with the new relay. Thank you so much for all your help

[liberatod]

The law in Switzerland just changed and since January 1st 2014 the lump must be turned-on.

Is it possible to install this double relay P/N: 996.615.111.00 on a Porsche 996 4S year 2004 manufactured in Europe?

Any other workaround/option will be really appreciated.

Many thanks for your help

Liberato