I hate Peoplenet, where are you parked and recipes thread

Got my car back and installed a real DRL system using the turn signal lamps, inspired by my Volvo. That's the wiring harness I ordered a couple weeks ago.



DRL on



The system had an optional mode that would shut off the opposite lamp when the left or right signal is used. It's similar to the system that they put in the S series trucks and SUVs that shut off the high beam DRL system when the signals were used. If you've noticed most newer systems turn off the DRL lamp on whatever side the signal is activated on.

Most of the turn signal DRL systems don't have this because they are harmonized US/Canadian systems and turning the DRL system off when the vehicle is moving is illegal in Canada.



System is designed to turn off when the park lamps are on.

I'm thinking of adding a relay to isolate the ignition feed and give the DRL system full battery power as well as having a DRL disable using the parking brake so I can idle the car with the DRL off without having to turn on the park lamps.

Can you tell I'm glad my car is back?[emoji38]

 

So I lingered at the Pilot, longer than I really wanted to, messing with the a/c. I went around disconnecting and reconnecting all the a/c related terminals I could find. Nada. Hooked up the R134a can and the gauge showed plenty of pressure not to be a problem. Finally ran outta time and took off. About two hours down the road, I'm thinking. And it's warming up. No need to diagnose this thing all the way out while on the road. Make it run right now and do the smart work and KW parts shopping when I get home.

Well, your boy Red does occasionally use his head for something besides a hat rack. I did my planned fuel stop at the Mt. Vernon TA then pulled around back and parked. 5 minutes later I was chillin LOL



Might still be a little low on refrigerant as the evap was icing up due to the bypass of all the wizardry that normally prevents that. I'll handle that tomorrow sometime. The relay I bypassed is good. I swapped it with the one for the bunk blower fan and it worked in the other slot.

I'm just down the road in Ft. Dodge IA. One of my go-to brokers for this area hinted he might send me that way if a load materializes and the price is right. If I do, I'll look for you if there's time.

 

Zero dark hour and here I am still sitting in the door....glad I made that reserved parking reservation.....definitely on my "do not return" list

 

Alcatraz? Oh, ok I got it now.

 

Found a spot at the peelot in Breaux Bridge, LA. The refinery I'm going to tomorrow (or today,depending on your point of view) has a clean face policy. They don't even give you a respirator. Doesn't make sense. And you have to wear frc, so you can sit in your truck while they unload you. Then zip over to the terminal in Pasadena.

Filled up in Bensenville, IL on Wednesday. Still have just over a quarter tank remaining and 137 to customer and 90 to yard for tomorrow. Which is good, seeing as how I managed to loose my fuel card. Oh well, there was a place in the magnetic strip that was wore through.

 

Was Parked in Amarillo. Petro. Off to my drop.....

 

Off to Hazleton PA. Then gonna spend tomorrow with my momma and take her to breakfast Sunday morning before heading to Stuarts Draft VA

 

I'm headed that way keep the front door open..