Canadian style running (head) lights

[CharlieZ]

I'd like to wire my headlights like Canadian cars. Always on while running. I suffer from visibiliphobia in the Festiva. Can anyone tell me briefly if the headlight relay is just energized from the ignition circuit or is it more complicated than that?
Thanks

[GenevaDirt]

There is a module they have in their cars that keep them on I believe. But why do all that....just get some fog lights. Tilt them up a bit and people will see you the same as if your headlights were on.

[Damkid]

they're called "day-time running lights" the work off the high beams but a lot dimmer, and yes there is a module that controls it

[CharlieZ]

Thanks for the info.
Charlie Z

[garylau]

It's pretty easy to make a relayed headlight harness, you could wire that in to switch on when the car is running. I made one recently for my Jetta. This process might also brighten up your headlights a little, since you use heavier wire and the power is drawn right from the battery. Also, it allows you to run brighter bulbs if you so choose. I think I spent about $40 on mine. I can give you more info and a couple informative links if you want.