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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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I've searched but have never seen an answer to this.

The Switchback LED lights to use in the front signal/running light spot. Do they light up amber or white with the daytime running lights on?

It looks like the light is yellow for the signal element and white for the running light element but then they might have a circuit that changes them to yellow only when the signal is on and switch back to white under constant power.

If they are not white with the DRL's on then there's really not much point because that's when I'd really want them white.

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I have my DRLs disabled. What I like about the switchbacks is they are pure white and match the HID headlights and fogs. Then when I signal the white changes to yellow of course. Now here's where my brain damage kicks in, I tried the DRLs and if I remember correctly they did light white. Hopefully somebody will chime in and confirm this for you.
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Originally Posted by lionelhutz
I've searched but have never seen an answer to this.

The Switchback LED lights to use in the front signal/running light spot. Do they light up amber or white with the daytime running lights on?

It looks like the light is yellow for the signal element and white for the running light element but then they might have a circuit that changes them to yellow only when the signal is on and switch back to white under constant power.

If they are not white with the DRL's on then there's really not much point because that's when I'd really want them white.

Peter

Mine are amber with the DRL's on and turn white when you turn the parking or headlights on.
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rpm462
Mine are amber with the DRL's on and turn white when you turn the parking or headlights on.
Thanks, that's what I was expecting but some here seemed to hint they might be white. I'd like white DRL's but it appears I can't get white DRL and yellow signals.

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