Car: A3 Golf / GTI (Possibly the A3 Jetta as well)

Time Required: 15 minutes.

Tools Needed: Phillips screwdriver and one small flathead screwdriver for prying-out a relay.

After hearing so much about the 'Euro-switch,' I was led to believe that the only way you could eliminate your daytime running lights (a.k.a. DRL's) was to buy this relatively expensive switch and install two jumper wires... not so! Thanks to Mike Potter from Virtual World Parts (www.parts4vws.com), I was able to disable my DRL's for free.

1. You will have to access your fuse box by removing the protective cover from the bottom of your dashboard. It is secured by a couple of Phillips screws and a plastic clip (removing it should be fairly obvious.)
2. Once the cover is removed, you will have to 'unclip' your fuse block. There is a white locking clip that you must pulled forward (toward yourself) to release the fuse block from it's bracket. There is a clip on both the right and left side of the fuse block... they literally swing out of the way once released.
3. Push the fuse block up and then slide it towards you to remove it from it's bracket.
4. Locate relay #94 or #173 in location #15... the relay number will vary depending on the year of your car. Use the small screwdriver to pry the relay out.
5. You done! Just reverse the steps to put the fuse block back into the dashboard.