OEM DRLs only work when headlights are off (parking lights can be on), engine running, transmission in drive, perhaps reverse.

HIDs (Bi-xenon headlamps) were not available from the factory on the 2013 Laredo. HID DRLs are a separate bulb closest to the grill. DRLs were a Lareado option in the US market and only available in the All-Weather package I think, which also included the two speed transfer case. Depending on the market, the optional Laredo DRLs shared the high or low beam bulbs and were driven at a lower voltage.

There may be DRL relays in the power distribution center that affect its operation. If the relays are pulled, DRLs may be disabled.

Many have had their dealer activate the DRLs and its just a matter of checking the activate DRL box. You can also change it to Canada mode, but that has some other side effects.

If you have aftermarket or hacked headlights, dunno. I think there is a link in the FAQ sticky thread on how to get a build sheet and find out what was installed at the factory.

 

The outer headlamps have the Jeep logo and the shutter, does that indicate they are indeed the HID's? I've determined that the high beams work off the inner lights though, which confuses me if I have the HID's.

 

Doesn't make sense, may have been modified/hacked. OEM HIDs only use the inner lights for DRLs. Both high and low beams are controlled by the shutter and illuminated by the outer bulb. HIDs will also have a leveling motor and ballasts.




2011-2013 OEM Halogen:

2011-2013 OEM HIDs:

 

It didn't make sense to me either, hence my confusion. That sticker in the door indicating Xenon headlights makes me think it could be some kind of special build. I've sent for a build sheet to try to clear things up. Thanks for all your help, quick responses and information.

 

Not sure if the 2013s are different, but with my 2014 Laredo you can turn the DRLs on or off with the Uconnect entertainment system. Don't remember exactly where, but there is a page where you can choose to turn the DRLs off so they never come on. If your 2013 is similar, the previous owner may have "turned off" the DRLs.

 

Thanks, the 2014 is different I believe, the 2013 doesn't have a Uconnect DRL option. I've since determined that my Laredo has the Halogen headlights. My confusion began when I read a post that said if the outside headlamps have a Jeep symbol on them then they are HID, which is incorrect. I believe I just need to determine if I need to enable the DRL option in the vehicle software. I've ordered an OBD2 connector and Jscan on my phone to try to enable it. Thanks again.

 

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