Easy DRL's

[Duotone]

After reading Astraeus [Chris's] thread on DRL's I thought I would add a few
pictures to make it easier.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=188291

Also I have fitted a diode that enables you to have full operation of the fog
lamps

Piggy back fuse http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2212181318...84.m1497.l2649

15 amp diode. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2615471419...84.m1497.l2649

Relay ( these need to extinguish when you switch on the car side lights for MOT)
Normally closed 12v relay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1213327272...84.m1497.l2649

Bumper off
Passenger headlight out to get access to a side light positive feed. This is the thin wire nearest engine of the four. The outside one becomes positive when you switch on ignition so it will not work.
Ignition positive from fuse box

Light green/Brown wire from fog lamps is cut to add the relay and diode connections.



Shown with block connectors for demonstration purpose. I have soldered and shrink wrapped the joints.







Headlamps, no fogs [DRL's]



Headlamps and fog lamps.



Now fitted with LED fog lamps.




Thanks to Chris [Astraeus].

Dave T

[suzublu]

Would you like some nice white led's in there Dave

[Duotone]

Originally Posted by suzublu

Would you like some nice white led's in there Dave

Yes I would.. Thanks Ronnie.

What about an exchange for a radio surround ??

Dave T

[suzublu]

Originally Posted by Duotone

Yes I would.. Thanks Ronnie.

What about an exchange for a radio surround ??

Dave T

H11's i presume Oh, & about the radio surround, it appears Stu[Fusilier] has one & i'm going over to collect it Thanks again anyway I'll fetch the led's to Bowes

[RJ303]

How much are these LEDs you speak of

[john493]

That looks tidy Duotone - I was thinking of doing the same - but when using the indicators, I'd prefer the DRL on that side to extinguish just in case it masks the indicator - as happens on some new cars I've seen with DRLs.
So I'm thinking where a can pick up a signal to switch off one DRL when indicating. Clearly I don't want the DRL flashing in sympathy with the indicator !
Hope that makes sense..........

[suzublu]

Originally Posted by john493

That looks tidy Duotone - I was thinking of doing the same - but when using the indicators, I'd prefer the DRL on that side to extinguish just in case it masks the indicator - as happens on some new cars I've seen with DRLs.
So I'm thinking where a can pick up a signal to switch off one DRL when indicating. Clearly I don't want the DRL flashing in sympathy with the indicator !
Hope that makes sense..........

Then you need a GenLabs adapter which dims the DRL when the indicator is on

[Duotone]

Originally Posted by suzublu

H11's i presume Oh, & about the radio surround, it appears Stu[Fusilier] has one & i'm going over to collect it Thanks again anyway I'll fetch the led's to Bowes

Yes H11's Ronnie, Thanks..

Dave T

[rich17865]

What a great mod, especially if fitted with dimming lights when indicating.

Top work

[marinabrian]

Good work, I don't think I'll be bothering with DRL however, as I have two sensors, one at each side of my nose that tell me automatically when lights are required

I'm I alone in thinking that the growing crop of new cars fitted with these things, are a a nuisance, along with cars that illuminate one fog light when turning corners.

Running with lights on used to be the sole reserve of motorcycles, and quite frankly should have stayed that way.

Brian