2011-2015 MKX DRL Fog Light indicator

[omar302]

A question for anyone with a 2011-2015 Lincoln MKX with DRL enabled as the fog lights, does the fog light indicator in the instrument panel turn on whenever the DRL fog lights are on?

 

I enable DRL fog lights on my 2011 MKX using the Forscan software, now the fog light indicator turns on whenever the DRL is on. Also DRL comes on whenever the transmission shifter is out of "P" and the head lights are off. Even when the parking lights only are on, the DRL fog lights will turn on.

 

Just would like to know if that it the factory setup for DRL fog lights if they were enabled through the IDS.

[Haz]

My 2012 MKX has a build date of 8/9/2011 and dealer-activated DRLs.

 

With the engine running, the front turn signal bulb filaments light up when the transmission is in any position other than Park, and the fog light indicator on Instrument panel does not light up.

 

DRLs remain on when Headlight Switch is in parking light position.

 

Without headlights turned on, turn signal operates with front turn signal bulb filament blinking off-on-off-on.

 

With headlights turned on, parking light filament lights up and turn signal operates with front turn signal filament blinking on-off-on-off.

 

Keep spare front turn signal bulbs on hand because the mostly always-on turn signal filament fails more often than in non-DRL usage. A failed front filament induces a quick-flash turn signal cadence on the rear & side view mirror turn signals when driving.

 

Fortunately, my having long arms helps when making the blind reach into the peeled-back wheel well splash shield to replace a failed bulb.

 

I verified this after one dealer told me they'd have to remove the fender to replace the bulb. Apparently, all their technicians' arms were too short to remove & replace the bulb socket through the wheel well, so I went home and replaced the bulb myself.

 

Good luck!

Edited April 26, 2016 by Haz

[omar302]

Thanks Haz for the input. So 2 issues are now clear, the DRLs are activated by shifting out of "P" and they remain on with the parking lights. The difference is that I have the DRLs activated on the Fog lights, so I'd like someone with Fog lights as DRLs to confirm regarding the indicator to make sure it is normal or is it from the Forscan software. I also used the same software on a 2015 Expedition & got the same results.