Just picked up a US spec '09 Carrera. The DRLs do not show up in the OC readout activated by the left stalk. They do not turn on when the engine is running. The car does not have SC, so it is not in the PCM either.

Am I missing something obvious, or do I need to have them activated by the dealer?

I did read the manual (that's just how I am).

 

on the 997.1, without SC I believe you're at the mercy of the dealer to activate DRL.

 

I think you're missing something. I don't have SC in my 09 911S, and I'm certain I can turn my DRL's on and off. I'll look again shortly and report if you've not figured it out in the meantime. Should be in the left stalk menu.

 

Manual says it should be just below "clock" in the left stalk menu but it's not.

 

Mine is there, just below clock. '09 997.2 S, no CS. Dude, you're car is f'd up. Did you keep your receipt?

 

No receipt - online deal.

I just opened the hood and see that the engine has a label saying "Made in China." I'm screwed.

 

If you opened the hood and saw the engine there, you're SOL! The engine in mine is at the back, not front.

 

Two hoods - one in front, one in back.

 

There's junk in the trunk, so I'm probably okay.

 

Drl is under the driver settings in the PCM if you have the sports crono.

Edit: saw earlier thread dealer will do it. Most do it free. You cam also ask them to set up auto lock.

 

should have access without SC. maybe something tricky like its night time? or you have headlights clicked on? u need to have them off.. and possibly car off with just key in to change.. i remember the option goes away when you do stuff with the car..


what country are you in? its diff in diff countries.. standard in USA on non SC models.

but i would mess around when u try it.. put key in, dont start... and leave hadlights off and check.

if that doesnt work, start, headlights off, during day.. and check.