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How do I turn off the daytime running lights in my Subaru?

I think the daytime running lights in my Subaru are an unnecessary feature. They shorten the life of the bulbs and drain the alternator. How do I turn off the daytime running lights in my Subaru?

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Talullah Blanco · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The daytime running lights also known as DRL in your Subaru are a safety feature that increases visibility during dusk and dawn but you can turn them off by following these steps:
  • Press your parking brake until it clicks once
  • Locate the power distribution box in your Subaru
  • Remove the DRL fuse
  • Cut the ground wire that connects to the DRL bulbs
  • Turn on your vehicle and test the DRL
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