[mileshoover]

Unfortunately, I am now informed by DC that DRL's cannot be activated on US-delivered 300's. Only the fleet version has the software built-in to permit enabling these safety measures. The regular US-distributed 300 is absent this capabilty. There is no way to swap modules from a fleet version to a US version, according to DC, who is being very obstinate about this.

And you cannot just take it to a dealer and ask to change the Country Code from US to Canada as I had formerly been told. DC says again that the software is not in the US version to do this.

Further, the dealer diagnostic computer, DSB-II, used on all other DC products, will not function on this car. Another computer is required -- something like Star * something or other (I'm not clear on the name).

I had 2 different dealers attempt to turn on the DRL's on my car and couldn't even access the country code.

Apparently, this 300 series is a very different kind of beast from previous DC/Chrysler products in just about every respect. I have already determined that my LH wheel locks, DRL module, and locking gas cap won't fit this LX body. Even after-market DRL kits won't work because this car uses a resistive lighting system whereas the previous model did not.

Just turning on the headlights is not a solution since the HID's are on the low beams; I don't want them on during the day. I could turn on the fogs and parking lights, but that is not what I want to do.

I'm frustrated for I believe DRL's to be an important safety feature and that DC is very remiss in not providing the option to enable DRL's on all production of this important new auto. I suggest that all US owners interested in enabling this feature keep calling DC to insist upon its inclusion ASAP. All it would take is a software change from what I have been told.

So, back to my original request -- if anyone knows how to activate DRL's on the 300C, either OEM or after-market, please advise.

Thanks much.