Upgrading DRL Lamps to SilverStars---> BUST
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Upgrading DRL Lamps to SilverStars---> BUST
Well, I finally got annoyed enough that my DRL were a dull yellow, that i decided to "upgrade" them to SilverStars for more of a "white" light.
As it turns out, the DRL must use a reduced voltage which results in the same "yellowish" light with the SilverStar bulbs. Well, that's $30 bucks down the drain. I should have just ordered the LED DRL replacements I've read about on this board.
The point of this post is to prevent another AZ member from making the same mistake.
As it turns out, the DRL must use a reduced voltage which results in the same "yellowish" light with the SilverStar bulbs. Well, that's $30 bucks down the drain. I should have just ordered the LED DRL replacements I've read about on this board.
The point of this post is to prevent another AZ member from making the same mistake.
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Well, I finally got annoyed enough that my DRL were a dull yellow, that i decided to "upgrade" them to SilverStars for more of a "white" light.
As it turns out, the DRL must use a reduced voltage which results in the same "yellowish" light with the SilverStar bulbs. Well, that's $30 bucks down the drain. I should have just ordered the LED DRL replacements I've read about on this board.
The point of this post is to prevent another AZ member from making the same mistake.
As it turns out, the DRL must use a reduced voltage which results in the same "yellowish" light with the SilverStar bulbs. Well, that's $30 bucks down the drain. I should have just ordered the LED DRL replacements I've read about on this board.
The point of this post is to prevent another AZ member from making the same mistake.
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I have a questions about our Hid's do they use more or less energy then the DRL on my 08 TL. And don't our HID's last alot longer then our DRL's? But they are also alot more expensive.
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DRL = daytime running lamps. They aren't a type of bulb, its a classification of their use like low beams or high beams. The DRL's run on 2v's to my knowledge and a reduced wattage. If you try to stick an HID in there, you will most likely set your car on fire due to the wires melting from the 2000+ Watts needed to start the HID's.
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Hello, I am new to the board, but also new to ownership of an Acura TL. So far I'm loving the car.
What model year did they introduce the DRLs? I have an '04 but it doesn't have DRLs, instead, I can leave my headlights turned on all the time and they will automatically shut off, and turn on when I lock/unlock my car. Since I'm new to having HID lamps, I'm not sure if I should leave them on all the time. Is it ok to do this? I have no idea how old the bulbs are.
What model year did they introduce the DRLs? I have an '04 but it doesn't have DRLs, instead, I can leave my headlights turned on all the time and they will automatically shut off, and turn on when I lock/unlock my car. Since I'm new to having HID lamps, I'm not sure if I should leave them on all the time. Is it ok to do this? I have no idea how old the bulbs are.
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What model year did they introduce the DRLs? I have an '04 but it doesn't have DRLs, instead, I can leave my headlights turned on all the time and they will automatically shut off, and turn on when I lock/unlock my car. Since I'm new to having HID lamps, I'm not sure if I should leave them on all the time. Is it ok to do this? I have no idea how old the bulbs are.
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Since we are already on the subject of DRLs... I would like to have mine YELLOWer on my '04... Would swapping the stock bulbs for some JDM yellow bulbs work? or will the reduced voltage do something to them?
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DRL = daytime running lamps. They aren't a type of bulb, its a classification of their use like low beams or high beams. The DRL's run on 2v's to my knowledge and a reduced wattage. If you try to stick an HID in there, you will most likely set your car on fire due to the wires melting from the 2000+ Watts needed to start the HID's.
Also, HIDs don't take 2000W to start. The fuse for each side is 15A, that means the most power it can draw is only 180W before the fuse pops, assuming 12v. Now it does use very high voltage tho from the ballast, but that is not the same as very high wattage. (Tho it does use more power than traditional halogen to start the bulbs. Probably in the neighborhood of 100-120 watts)
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