Daytime running lights
#3
i guess you could find the wire that turns the lights on and wire a constant "on" to the ignition, kinda like your stereo... but its just easier to spin the switch... why do you want DTRLs??
#7
I put these in any US-spec cars that are being imported and do not already have daytime's.

Canadian Tire sells 'em for $40. Hooks to your battery and ground, two outputs (marker lights and headlights, or L & R headlights for European cars w/separate circuits). About 90 mins for a clean install. Uses a wire that wraps around a plug wire to detect the engine running, then turns the lights on about 4 seconds after startup.
Or, I'll run a Bosch relay under the dash that mimic's turning the headlights on as soon as the key is turned to "RUN". For cars with Coil-On-Plug ignition, this is easier.

Canadian Tire sells 'em for $40. Hooks to your battery and ground, two outputs (marker lights and headlights, or L & R headlights for European cars w/separate circuits). About 90 mins for a clean install. Uses a wire that wraps around a plug wire to detect the engine running, then turns the lights on about 4 seconds after startup.
Or, I'll run a Bosch relay under the dash that mimic's turning the headlights on as soon as the key is turned to "RUN". For cars with Coil-On-Plug ignition, this is easier.
Last edited by Noltz; Nov 5, 2008 at 02:15 PM.
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