Canadian Dealers Can Activate DRLs
A few weeks ago a subscriber asked:
"Do you know if Chrysler makes a module to turn on the DRL system in a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. I live in the States and have a Canadian made unit. All the dealers and Chrysler have given me is a run around. Anything will be helpful."
UCanImport offered this reader some advice on how to get the information, and asked them to provide any feedback for our subscribers and blog readers. Here's the answer for all Chrysler importers:
"I finally found the answer to the question. American Chrysler product dealers do not have the ability to turn the DRL system on with their Tech Box, but I have discovered that Canadian Chrysler product dealers do. All I have to do is drive over to Windsor and go to the dealer and they will take their box and flash the PCM and on they come."
UCanImport advises that in many instances Canadian Tire may be able to help depending on the year of the vehicle.
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Have you heard any stories about 2007 and newer Mercedes and daytime running lights? It appears that most places refuse to make the modifications and direct you to the (overpriced) dealer. Do you or anyone have any advice on getting it done without the dealer either in Toronto or around?
Thank you for your question Victor.
At this time all modifications to MB vehicles must be made at a MB dealership in Canada.
Unfortunately, the costs of modifications - set purposefully high to curtail importations from the US - run between $1,500 and $8,000 depending on the model. A further, $500 is then paid for the MB Canada to issue a letter of compliance for the vehicle.
Note, that the letter of compliance is an MB requirement only. It is not required by Transport Canada or RIV to successfully complete your importation and register your vehicle in Canada.
If you have paid fees for modifications and compliance to an MB dealership in Canada, you should check out the lawsuit blog at http://autolawsuit.blogspot.com/ and participate in the suit.
Note also that any MB dealership in the US is capable of activating the DRLs on your vehicle, but in many cases are instructed not to do so. If a dealership does activate the DRLs for you, you can go right to the federal inspection stage in Canada.
From our understanding, if the modifications are not performed and recorded by a Canadian MB dealership then you may not have warranty coverage on the vehicle. In that case you may choose to purchase a third-party warranty for your vehicle.
So, to summarize:
1. Ask a US dealer to activate the DRLS;
2. Obtain Recall Clearance Letter from MB USA by using the steps shown in this blog;
3. Import vehicle according the UCanImport guide;
4. Receive Form 2 from RIV and complete Federal Inspection;
5. Waive the letter of compliance fee by purchasing third-party warranty coverage.
Know that MB Canada or US does not endorse any of these statements and believes the above to be in violation of their requirements for importing a vehicle from the US.
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