JDM "City Lights"..how are they wired up OEM? Options

[broderp]

I was wondering if anyone knew the OEM mode of operation for the JDM low beam lamps "City Lamps"? I think thats what they call them, lol.

The small bulbs in the main low beam housing with the actual low beams in JDM headlights without the projector bulbs.

I need to wire up my JDM lamps, but would like to know what the OEM way they operate. Are they like daytime running lamps? on with the marker lights? ? Thanks!

[Galcobar]

Equipment used on public roads has to be approved for use on public roads -- in the U.S., this means they have to be DOT certified.

It's why E-code headlights, although superior in performance and safety to American headlight patterns, were illegal to install in the U.S. while Canadian law allowed both beam patterns.

Red lights on civilian vehicles are only allowed at the rear; white lights are only allowed at the front (technically the end pointing in the direction of travel, which is how you get backup lights), and amber are allowed all around. This holds true in both the U.S. and Canada.

Parking lights may go on with the engine -- e.g. Canadian Celicas -- or only with the headlights -- American Celicas. I'm not sure about the Japanese design. However, as I understand it those side amber lights are required to flash to indicate turns in all markets outside North America (it's optional here).