How to turn BRZ Headlight LED into DRL - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DarkestBuddha · 12-15-2013, 12:59 PM

I HAVE JOINED THE CLUB!
i added an extra diode on the power wire to have the DRLs turn off when the headlights come on

headlights on

impressions of this DIY: Its easy on paper, but actually doing it is a huge pain in the ass. so little space to work with.
but when you finish it, it feels good

modena · 12-15-2013, 01:45 PM

Wired according to this DIY, Thanks again OP

Made a small wiring "harness", made it a lot easier to maneuver with the solder iron.

t.chk · 12-15-2013, 05:11 PM

This is sweet. Another thing to add to the summer mod list

but honestly

Lithium · 12-15-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ramiram1984

Cool. But can't ya just turn on the driving lights and have same effect? :P

Doing this will turn the boomerangs on indeed but it will also turn all of your night related driving lights on too. This will allow you to just leave the lights on auto.

Lithium · 12-15-2013, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkestBuddha

I HAVE JOINED THE CLUB!
i added an extra diode on the power wire to have the DRLs turn off when the headlights come on

impressions of this DIY: Its easy on paper, but actually doing it is a huge pain in the ass. so little space to work with.
but when you finish it, it feels good

good job, welcome to the club

Kefu · 12-18-2013, 04:05 AM

I have another problem with this. When I back the car out of the garage, I don't want to get back in the car :P Gotta stand and stare for awhile. Thanks again to Lithium and Trap63

DNAPoPo · 12-18-2013, 12:05 PM

Just a reminder for those that remove their bumpers more often then others, might want to use quick disconnects.

Lithium · 12-18-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DNAPoPo

Just a reminder for those that remove their bumpers more often then others, might want to use quick disconnects.

Good point, using a connector on your "Source" wire (my DRL) would help out a lot if you have to remove your bumper cover.

DoomsdayJesus · 12-18-2013, 01:08 PM

Thank you so much for this writeup. Waited forever for someone to figure this out!

Lithium · 12-18-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DoomsdayJesus

Thank you so much for this writeup. Waited forever for someone to figure this out!

No problem, let us know if you have any trouble doing yours. There's at least four of us who can help.

qqzj · 12-19-2013, 03:08 AM

May I ask a silly question? I do not understand the 'LED horse shoe' you referred to in the writeup. I played with my car for a while tonight and I cannot get it to light up. I am really confused. What is the function of this things and how can I turn this light on? Thanks a lot for the help.

Lithium · 12-19-2013, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qqzj

May I ask a silly question? I do not understand the 'LED horse shoe' you referred to in the writeup. I played with my car for a while tonight and I cannot get it to light up. I am really confused. What is the function of this things and how can I turn this light on? Thanks a lot for the help.

If you turn your park lights on (one click up from auto) it will turn on the boomerang lights. these lights surround the HID projector in our headlights.
This DIY shows you how to turn the boomerang into a daytime running light.

caffeinejunky · 12-19-2013, 11:34 AM

Did this mod a few nights ago. So far so good, and I love it! Will have to redo the wiring once I pull the bumper out though, not satisfied with the wiring. I have mine wired so the DRL's work normally, and they stay on when my HL come on.

FLYFISHR · 12-20-2013, 04:38 PM

Is there a power source for the DRL's in the headlight harness that we couldtap into? instead of right at the DRL.

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12-15-2013, 12:59 PM	#29
DarkestBuddha Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: BRZ limited GBS Location: SoCal Posts: 376 Thanks: 27 Thanked 121 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I HAVE JOINED THE CLUB! i added an extra diode on the power wire to have the DRLs turn off when the headlights come on headlights on impressions of this DIY: Its easy on paper, but actually doing it is a huge pain in the ass. so little space to work with. but when you finish it, it feels good

12-18-2013, 04:05 AM	#34
Kefu Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Sydney NSW Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have another problem with this. When I back the car out of the garage, I don't want to get back in the car :P Gotta stand and stare for awhile. Thanks again to Lithium and Trap63

12-19-2013, 03:08 AM	#39
qqzj Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: MDX, Camry Location: SF, CA Posts: 399 Thanks: 54 Thanked 69 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	May I ask a silly question? I do not understand the 'LED horse shoe' you referred to in the writeup. I played with my car for a while tonight and I cannot get it to light up. I am really confused. What is the function of this things and how can I turn this light on? Thanks a lot for the help.

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