Replacing OEM DRL with LED DRL
03-30-2010, 08:40 PM
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Replacing OEM DRL with LED DRL
I wanted to know if anyone has replaced their OEM DRLs with LED DRL? If so where can I purchase the replacement lights and how easy was the install meaining DIY? IF anyone has any info on this I can be emailed at citidelx@vzw.blackberry.net
03-30-2010, 11:01 PM
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You can get the from V-leds.com. Is is definitely a DIY. Be aware however that due to the odd low voltage system we have for our DRL's you'll have to use either the DRL harness that you can buy from V-LED's that will split the power from one socket and put a resistor on the un-used socket, but that will yield LED's that don't light to their full potential.
If however you can wait a couple of weeks, V-LED's should be releasing a harness that will tap into the battery thus giving the LED's full power, but also hooks up to the OEM DRL socket with a relay to turn the lights on.
If however you can wait a couple of weeks, V-LED's should be releasing a harness that will tap into the battery thus giving the LED's full power, but also hooks up to the OEM DRL socket with a relay to turn the lights on.
03-30-2010, 11:08 PM
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CHRIST!!!!! they still haven't figured that out yet??? i bought a pair like 2 years ago worked for a short while and yes, not to full potential. they blew. i went with Nokya hyper yellow bulbs. never looked back. they are bright as hell and can be seen from a long ways. the LED's you'd be lucky if you could see them from 30 yards
03-30-2010, 11:13 PM
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CHRIST!!!!! they still haven't figured that out yet??? i bought a pair like 2 years ago worked for a short while and yes, not to full potential. they blew. i went with Nokya hyper yellow bulbs. never looked back. they are bright as hell and can be seen from a long ways. the LED's you'd be lucky if you could see them from 30 yards
03-31-2010, 12:03 AM
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You can get the from V-leds.com. Is is definitely a DIY. Be aware however that due to the odd low voltage system we have for our DRL's you'll have to use either the DRL harness that you can buy from V-LED's that will split the power from one socket and put a resistor on the un-used socket, but that will yield LED's that don't light to their full potential.
If however you can wait a couple of weeks, V-LED's should be releasing a harness that will tap into the battery thus giving the LED's full power, but also hooks up to the OEM DRL socket with a relay to turn the lights on.
If however you can wait a couple of weeks, V-LED's should be releasing a harness that will tap into the battery thus giving the LED's full power, but also hooks up to the OEM DRL socket with a relay to turn the lights on.
03-31-2010, 12:07 AM
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For us that dont have DRLs.. cant we just use 2 relays to have DRLs? One relay to turn the bulbs on when the car is turned on.. and one to turn the bulbs off once you switch your headlights on? They would be 100% high power DRLs if you do it this way. I plan on doing this tomorrow I think.. I just got the Nokya bulbs from someone on Acurazine jptl04..
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