2008 Equinox Sport DRL Off???

[caballero769]

Can anyone please tell me how to turn the DRL off for my 2008 Chevy Equinox Sport. I purchased some HID's and they only lasted 2 days because of the DRL's. I had the same issues with changing the bulbs out for a more HID look, but bulbs would only last for 3-6 months.

Changed to HID kit thinking this would solve the problem, but 1 HID is out now. I think it has to do with the DRL's? Any comments or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

[caballero769]

Its funny I'm gonna answer my own thread but I guess after some research it would help someone else if they run into the same issue.

Well as for turning the DRL off, all I did was removed the fuse in the fuse box. Problem solved.

As for the HID issue, the Equinox needs a Relay in the wiring harness and has to be connected directly to the battery(12V). The original wire harness for the lights cannot supply enough power to the balast, but when connected directly to the battery via the fuse box enough voltage is there for balast not to fail.
Again problem solved.