Hey guys, I've checked all teh mechanics for the ebrake and high beams. Now I need to figure out the electrical part.

My ebrake light won't ever turn out. It keeps turning on and off, fading in and out in conjunction with my hi beams light. Any ideas?

Needs a daytime running light module...it's shorted out.

where does that go? Are you sure it's shorted out?

DTRL module is involved in the park brake lamp circuit, as Ford's turn off the DTRL's when the brake is set.
Also, DTRL uses the high beam headlamp with a pulsed low voltage to give the very dim daytime lights. When you actually switch to high beam, the DTRL module turns on the indicator in the dash.
If you were other drivers, you would notice that your DTRL lights are very dim, almost candles, or that they are pulsing up and down...very annoying!
I think it can be found on the front side of the rad support, think left side, check both. Disconnect the 14 pin connector, and your problem should go away. Look for a 3x3" square module with lots of ribbing to dissipate heat.
Please understand that this is a safety system incorporated on Canadian vehicles, and your vehicle will not pass a safety without them.

I found it! and replaced it! Now it works!!! yay! Thanks!

I got to thinking about where the DTRL came into play, as I dont know of any rangers around here that have it. That, or I dont pay attention enough..

Then, I remember canada has one of those laws that require DTRL... =P

I wish USDM vehicles were required to have DRLs. I have this weird fascination with them.

Uhm... okay. :)

You can wire up a relay between a switched +12 and the headlight wire to make the same effect. The headlights will be on without the parking lights(I belive without them) any time the truck is turned on or in the ACC. mode. When the headlights are turned on, it will work as normal.

Originally posted by BlueWraith
Uhm... okay. :)

You can wire up a relay between a switched +12 and the headlight wire to make the same effect. The headlights will be on without the parking lights(I belive without them) any time the truck is turned on or in the ACC. mode. When the headlights are turned on, it will work as normal.

But its not factory like that. Not to mention with a relay like that, the headlights would be at 100% brightness.

Ohh well, it wouldnt work on my Ranger anyways... I have HIDs.

Like I said, weird fascination.

Eh.. I could send you a Canadian spec DRL unit. That would work!

How much does one of those cost anyways?

And as for the DRLs, how much extra wiring is on the CDM Rangers?

You may find that the wiring is already installed on your Ranger. I've had several US vehicles come in over the years, moving up, you know, and all I had to do was plug in the module. Look for a plug on the radiator support that has a factory weather seal plug in it, looks like it isn't doing anything.
There is an aftermarket kit from Dominion, I think, that is fairly simple to wire in, as before-mentioned. It simulates the low intensity running lights, as required by CDN law for safety.

Cost is about 70 bucks CDN. Retail is about $150 CDN.

b4000, where was your module located? I found what appeared to be an unused plug on the passenger side radiator support. It had a plastic cap taped onto it. It has quite a few wires going to it, and its about 1.5" wide and 3" long. Is that it?

Driver's side.. it was between the radiator and the front bumper grill. What you described sounds like it.. but it could be many things.

I'd rater no day time running lights on cars, in favor of letting the M/C's have them for better vidablity.