Took my 07 crossfire roadster to the deaqler yesterday to have him reprogram the computer so my headlights would come on with the ignition. I know this works in Canada, but "the trusty dealer service" manager told me (after an hour and 30 minutes) that they couldn't do it.
Is there a method? Does it require a "Canadian" computer? A Canadian car? My moving to Canada?

 

The quickest way is to buy a 'Canadian' light switch. This would be a plug and play solution. This solution will turn on all the lights required for night driving, excluding the high beams which are available to flash but not use until the lights are turned on as usual.

Some Canadians have wanted the US lights and have purchased the US switch, maybe someone has a 'Canadian' switch to sell or trade for your 'US' switch.

The Canadian lights, called 'daytime running lights', come on when the hand brake is released on a manual, the other lights come on when the car is started.
I imagine autos would be the same, but as many auto drivers do not use the hand brake they may not notice. The headlights are controlled in the daytime mode by a solenoid in the switch I think as it clicks when the hand brake is taken off.
There is another way and that involves a purchased item in Canada and wiring mods.

 

My 2000 camaro in the USA had a sensor so the headlights would come on automatically. I couldn't turn them off. But at night I would pull the parking brake and start my car. The headlights would come on when I released the parking brake.

 

You must be young to believe you live in a free society. No discussion needed just do as your told and grow up maybe there will be a free house free education free food free money in it for you.

 

Are you talking to me? I am 37 years old with a family, education and high paying job that I earned through years of working up the corporate ladder. Started off with a tiny pathetic salary and worked my way up into management. My wife stays home with the baby and we do better then survive. I paid for my education 100 percent by me.... Working landscaping jobs through high school and college. Paid about 12k per semester... Not a cheap school. No student loans or scholarships. The only thing I owe is my small mortgage. No credit card debt.

And by the way... My crossfire is owned by me. No bank loan. The title is in my safe. my point to this whole discussion... If you knew me you would know I believe nothing is free. Everything has to be earned. Maybe one day if you work hard you can be like me.