A DRL LED Wiring Challenge!
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A DRL LED Wiring Challenge!
I have a US purchased 1999 Coupe. In Canada we are required to use DRLs. There is NO requirement for amber turn signals. I would like to add LED DRL light strips. They would not replace any existing lights, rather provide additional lighting.
In a perfect world I would like the LEDs to function as DRLs along with the existing ones BUT when I turn on the signal they would flash along with the signal. In other words they would be steady on unless I activate the signal at which point they would flash clear. Once the turn is completed they would revert to steady on.
Can you assist me with how I can achieve this in terms of wiring and relays?
Thanks in advance!
In a perfect world I would like the LEDs to function as DRLs along with the existing ones BUT when I turn on the signal they would flash along with the signal. In other words they would be steady on unless I activate the signal at which point they would flash clear. Once the turn is completed they would revert to steady on.
Can you assist me with how I can achieve this in terms of wiring and relays?
Thanks in advance!
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Not sure if that will give you hyperflash, may or may not.
You would be adding an additional load on that circuit. I doubt just a few pure LEDs will be a problem but if for any reason you blow a fuse DO NOT put in a larger fuse.
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I am confused!
I am totally confused. The LEDs are two wire...ground and power.
I am 99.99% positive that the DRLs do not flash with the signal presently. So how would I do the wiring to get them to be steady on only interrupted by flashing with the appropriate turn signal?
Hyperflash is not an issue as I have already installed LEDs at the rear.
I am 99.99% positive that the DRLs do not flash with the signal presently. So how would I do the wiring to get them to be steady on only interrupted by flashing with the appropriate turn signal?
Hyperflash is not an issue as I have already installed LEDs at the rear.
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The OEM stock bulbs have two filaments in them. One for the DRL/Turn Signal and one for the Parking light.
I have no idea what your setup is or what you are trying to replace it with.
Mr. Sam
I have no idea what your setup is or what you are trying to replace it with.
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I want to leave the existing light functionality and add the LEDs such that they do the same as the existing two filament bulb. My LEDs are not switchchback just 2 wires.
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OK, I understand, then you want to tie the LEDs into the circuit for the DRL/Turn Signals. If you need wire colors we can provide that. On each side, one wire would be connected to the power in and the other to the ground side of the existing lights.
The LEDs have a polarity so you will need to figure out which wire is power versus ground on the LEDs. That is easy to do by testing using the battery.
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The LEDs have a polarity so you will need to figure out which wire is power versus ground on the LEDs. That is easy to do by testing using the battery.
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OK, I understand, then you want to tie the LEDs into the circuit for the DRL/Turn Signals. If you need wire colors we can provide that. On each side, one wire would be connected to the power in and the other to the ground side of the existing lights.
The LEDs have a polarity so you will need to figure out which wire is power versus ground on the LEDs. That is easy to do by testing using the battery.
Mr. Sam
The LEDs have a polarity so you will need to figure out which wire is power versus ground on the LEDs. That is easy to do by testing using the battery.
Mr. Sam
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not sure i follow but it would be very simple if you install "switchback" bulbs in stock front turn signal locations there white until you use a turn signal then switch to amber then back to white once the turn signal is turned off
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not sure i follow but it would be very simple if you install "switchback" bulbs in stock front turn signal locations there white until you use a turn signal then switch to amber then back to white once the turn signal is turned off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOn-7pTAuRk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOn-7pTAuRk
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So, you want them to light up as parking lights as well as DRL as well as operating as signal lights?
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OK, hook to the signal and ground wires in each corner light. I believe it's the dark blue at one corner and light blue at the other corner for power and black for ground.
If you don't include parking lights then it isn't the same as the 2 filament bulb functions.
If you don't include parking lights then it isn't the same as the 2 filament bulb functions.
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The power wire for the left DRL/Turn Signal bulb is Light Blue/White.
The power wire for the right DRL/Turn Signal bulb is Dark Blue/White.
Ground is Black on both sides.
Mr. Sam
The power wire for the left DRL/Turn Signal bulb is Light Blue/White.
The power wire for the right DRL/Turn Signal bulb is Dark Blue/White.
Ground is Black on both sides.
Mr. Sam
