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Jul 8, 2019 | 10:19 PM

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Need help wiring new DRLs

I bought a set of DRLs from Radioflyer but they didn't come with directions. I'm an okay wrench turner but not an electrical guru. I'm looking for any tips I can get.

Below is a pic of everything I received (for one side). The Y wire on the left is a switchback connector and there are instructions on the website so I can get that connected.

I opted for the LED strip along the bottom, which I'd like to be on all of the time, basically my daytime runners like modern cars. I'm not sure where to connect this wire.

Then there's 1 and 2 in the pic below...I have no idea what these are for. I haven't pulled the old lights out yet, and maybe it will be more obvious when I do, but I'd like to go into the project with some idea how to finish it. Any tips are appreciated.

Jul 9, 2019 | 03:39 AM

laurent_zo6

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Look if the installation guide is on this link:

https://radioflyerinnovations.com/installation-guides

Jul 9, 2019 | 08:48 AM

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Look if the installation guide is on this link:

https://radioflyerinnovations.com/installation-guides

The hyperflash instructions are posted but not the DRL wiring.

Jul 10, 2019 | 12:20 AM

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For the T-taps:

Wire on the new harness: ----->

Black - Ground (black factory wire)
Yellow - Turn signal wire
Red - Brown wire

Jul 22, 2019 | 08:32 PM

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[QUOTE=TheRadioFlyer;1599728022]For the T-taps:

Wire on the new harness: ----->

Black - Ground (black factory wire) on the DRL, not turn signal, correct?
Yellow - Turn signal wire Brown turn signal wire?
Red - Brown wire DRL Brown?

George, I have the light apart. You supplied four T taps and you gave me three connections above. Please confirm the red above. What do I do with the last one? My housing has the LED strip on the bottom. Is that related to the fourth wire? I'd like the LED stip on all of the time, if possible. Thanks.

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Jul 22, 2019 | 10:52 PM

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For the T-taps:

Wire on the new harness: ----->

Black - Ground (black factory wire) on the DRL, not turn signal, correct?
Yellow - Turn signal wire Brown turn signal wire?
Red - Brown wire DRL Brown?

George, I have the light apart. You supplied four T taps and you gave me three connections above. Please confirm the red above. What do I do with the last one? My housing has the LED strip on the bottom. Is that related to the fourth wire? I'd like the LED stip on all of the time, if possible. Thanks.

There should only be 3 taps per side. I must have included an extra tap by mistake.