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Cortina · « **on:** January 28, 2008, 02:55:02 pm »

Why do dodges when they indicate left or right, turn off one headlight. what Is the purpose of that idea can someone please explaine.

I think it just dumb. Maybe I just don't get it.

initial_D · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2008, 03:16:07 pm »

DRL mode or in fully on mode? Didn't notice this before.

Schmengie · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2008, 03:17:06 pm »

Quote from: Cortina on January 28, 2008, 02:55:02 pm

Why do dodges when they indicate left or right, turn off one headlight. what Is the purpose of that idea can someone please explaine.

I think it just dumb. Maybe I just don't get it.

I'm not sure I understand the question, but I'll give it a shot. My '00 Neon didn't use the headlights as DRLs, instead it used the front side-marker/turn signal lamps. When the turn indicator was on, the side-marker/turn signal on that side flashed while the other one remained on.

It makes sense in that the headlights didn't have to be on all the time, meaning that they would last a lot longer. In the 8 years I had the Neon the headlights never burned out.

Does that answer your question?

Cortina · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2008, 03:22:22 pm »

Quote from: Schmengie on January 28, 2008, 03:17:06 pm

Quote from: Cortina on January 28, 2008, 02:55:02 pm
Why do dodges when they indicate left or right, turn off one headlights. what Is the purpose of that idea can someone please explaine.

I think it just dumb. Maybe I just don't get it.

I'm not sure I understand the question, but I'll give it a shot. My '00 Neon didn't use the headlights as DRLs, instead it used the front side-marker/turn signal lamps. When the turn indicator was on, the side-marker/turn signal on that side flashed while the other one remained on.

It makes sense in that the headlights didn't have to be on all the time, meaning that they would last a lot longer. In the 8 years I had the Neon the headlights never burned out.

Does that answer your question?

Well sort of. So let me get this straight. So all Dodges turn off the one headlight when you indicate for a few seconds to save the bulbs on the headlight.

Really.

Does it make that much of a difference.

There was me thinking it must be some clever safety issue.

safristi · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2008, 03:24:03 pm »

same -ONE!!! say QUICKIE!!!...............has ta be tha Veyron No dah!!!

Squishy · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2008, 04:51:50 pm »

Everything I have heard indicates that it is to compensate for the poor design of incorporating turn signals into the headlamp assembly. Normally if you have your headlights on with the signal, the turn signal is overpowered by the brightness of the headlamp and is not very visible. By turning off the corresponding headlamp the turn signal is again visible.

I think a better idea would be to just separate the two lights. Whoever thought it would be a good idea to turn the light off in the direction you are moving should be slapped.

rrocket · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2008, 04:58:46 pm »

^^^^You are correct. In some conditions, the amber turn signal is getting washed out by the headlight....so they shot the headlight off to prevent this...

Squishy · « **Reply #7 on:** January 28, 2008, 05:05:26 pm »

The first time I saw it was on a brand new Chrysler 300 "mafia car". I thought "haha, electrical problems already" but then started seeing it everywhere, even on Jeeps. Decided to look into it and that's the explanation I found.

JSCC · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2008, 05:06:06 pm »

That should be the real resoning.
It's called "After-thought engineering"?

I think you should edit your title before Safy comes!

safristi · « **Reply #9 on:** January 28, 2008, 05:38:35 pm »

"resoning"..!!!.i came well before that .....

dr_spock · « **Reply #10 on:** January 28, 2008, 07:58:12 pm »

I noticed that for the first time on a Chrysler 300 changing lanes behind me yesterday. I think it is a good idea since I couldn't see the turn indicator light if its DRLs were on. It's projectors were very bright. It is better than the Jetta MKIV, I barely see it blinking with headlights on. I think is bad design putting the turn signals in the same housing as the headlights. I like the old days when the front turn signals were in the front bumper. It was obvious if someone was signaling. Then again no one really use turn signals around here so it is probably a moot point.

barrie1 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:47:30 pm »

For safety sake sometimes you have to sit for a while waiting to make the turn you need to and I would rather have my headlight on full time myself. I do feel they should be completely seperate from each other for more visibility at night in particular. Some of the new incorporated designs look quite nice but should be changed for safety reasons to being on full time in my view. More lights on to me means more of you being seen by the other drivers as well.

Cord · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2008, 01:09:51 pm »

I think this has been brought up before.

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Whoever thought it would be a good idea to turn the light off in the direction you are moving should be slapped.

Keep in mind the headlights don't go on and off at night. It's only the DRLs which aren't illuminating anything in the daytime.

dokisc · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2008, 02:17:46 pm »

well apperently what i was told from chrysler it a safety reason so motorist can see you sigaling from a far distance .. lol

tpl · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2008, 02:29:45 pm »

I am reminded again to never own any Chrysler products...

Bullet Blue · « **Reply #15 on:** January 29, 2008, 02:41:12 pm »

I've seen this a lot too, and it's an interesting idea, but rather than having one DRL turn off as soon as the turn signal goes on (which creates unecessary wear on the DRL) why not just have a larger more visable turn signal to begin with? *cough* Charger *cough*

I've never understood why manufacturers hide the turn signal next to the grille and make it as small as they can.

Cortina · « **Reply #16 on:** January 29, 2008, 03:29:19 pm »

I think it is very dangerous Precedent to set.

Can you imagine.

Oh one of his headlights are off I can pull out now. bang!!!!!.

I'm joining the highway. I look in my mirror. one of his headlights are off.. Oh how nice of him, he is changing lanes to let me in. I can merge. bang!!!!!!.

Indicators should be Indicators, Not headlights.

safristi · « **Reply #17 on:** January 29, 2008, 03:30:12 pm »

One if BY Sea...........two who tha hell cares............

is that Marthas Vineyard dear......No i think that's NEW YORK

......but THAT's A GOOD THING..........

Squishy · « **Reply #18 on:** January 29, 2008, 03:55:46 pm »

Quote from: Cord on January 29, 2008, 01:09:51 pm

I think this has been brought up before.

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Whoever thought it would be a good idea to turn the light off in the direction you are moving should be slapped.

Keep in mind the headlights don't go on and off at night. It's only the DRLs which aren't illuminating anything in the daytime.

I assumed that was the case, but doesn't the problem of washed-out turn signals reappear when headlights are switched on then? In the darkness of night you might be able to make out the flashing turn signal, but what about during dusk and dawn or when foggy/rainy conditions call for headlight use in somewhat light conditions? Most people don't use headlights in the rain anyways, but that's besides the point.

Seafoam · « **Reply #19 on:** January 29, 2008, 04:56:16 pm »

I don't see what the big deal is.Every manufacturer it seems has a different way to wire up their DRL'S. GM used the highbeams as a DRL at a lower intensity on some of their carsin the past.