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BoxRZ_86 · 03-13-2015, 05:52 PM

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Plugged in and working. Thank you diode dynamic and fteightysix.com

Jfheisenberg · 03-13-2015, 07:01 PM

So my problem is solved. The unit that i got is defective. Every time i install the always on mod it blows up a very small red 10 fuse that is located under the steering. I will contact diodynamics for a replacement kit. hopefully it doesnt blow up my fuse again .

BRZoomTX · 03-13-2015, 07:46 PM

Got mine in today, having the same problem as you. Plugged everything in, checked all connections, DRLs still do not work. They come on fine with the headlights turned on however. I put the stock DRL relay back in and the DRLs started working fine without the headlights like they did before I changed anything.

Seems like I got a defective unit. There appears to be a lot of other people with this same problem. Pretty annoyed after spending $60, then waiting two weeks for shipping when their website said it was in stock... First time ordering with DiodeDynamics and I am not impressed at all.

I understand the kit does not affect the stock DRL function... however clearly something is wrong. The headlight plugs included with the kit are plugged in with the stock DRL relay and the DRLs work with the headlights off. I replace the relay with the Always-On relay, without touching the headlight connectors, DRLs don't work without headlights. Switch back to the stock relay again and they immediately start working without the headlights as normal.

Diode Dynamics · 03-13-2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jfheisenberg

So my problem is solved. The unit that i got is defective. Every time i install the always on mod it blows up a very small red 10 fuse that is located under the steering. I will contact diodynamics for a replacement kit. hopefully it doesnt blow up my fuse again .

We'll be happy to replace it for you, thanks for determining the problem.

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Originally Posted by [Ron]

Got mine in today, having the same problem as you. Plugged everything in, checked all connections, DRLs still do not work. They come on fine with the headlights turned on however. I put the stock DRL relay back in and the DRLs started working fine like they did before I changed anything.

Nearly all of those who have reported this issue have found that the DRL was just not turned on. Of course, if you're sure the DRL is on, as you've described, and it's still not working, please contact us, and we'll be happy to help with a replacement.

Burrcold · 03-13-2015, 07:57 PM

Maybe already answered but does it come pre-set to a certain light output setting?

Diode Dynamics · 03-13-2015, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

Maybe already answered but does it come pre-set to a certain light output setting?

Yes, they're preset to about 60% or so. Adjustment is easy with the included screwdriver.

Burrcold · 03-13-2015, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

Yes, they're preset to about 60% or so. Adjustment is easy with the included screwdriver.

It looks very easy to adjust I just wanted to see if it was preset to a balanced mode from the start. Good to hear! Should be here any day now

BRZoomTX · 03-13-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

Nearly all of those who have reported this issue have found that the DRL was just not turned on. Of course, if you're sure the DRL is on, as you've described, and it's still not working, please contact us, and we'll be happy to help with a replacement.

I'm not aware of a way to turn them off. What are the correct steps to fix this?

Its a 6MT with the parking brake down. DRLs should be on, no? Both pins are jumped in the top positions. The DRLs only come on when I manually turn on the parking lights. Otherwise they are off. Stock they come on immediately as the car is running. Why do these work differently?

I have the car in a dark garage to test. Headlight switch is in the OFF position. I turn on the car and let the e-brake down, DRLs come on. If I switch out with the relay in the kit, DRLs no longer come on with the e-brake being disengaged. DRLs only work when I set the headlight switch to the parking light position, at which time both the DRL strip and the boomerangs light up. I am only changing the DRL relay. The headlight connectors are connected through the kit's extensions in both cases.

Diode Dynamics · 03-13-2015, 09:01 PM

Sounds like you may have a problem with the relay in our kit! If you can see the DRLs working with factory relay, then you unplug and replace it with the new relay (while running), it's definitely a problem with the relay. Please email us to request replacement. Thank you!

BRZoomTX · 03-13-2015, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

Sounds like you may have a problem with the relay in our kit! If you can see the DRLs working with factory relay, then you unplug and replace it with the new relay (while running), it's definitely a problem with the relay. Please email us to request replacement. Thank you!

Alright. Already sent you guys an email. My ticket number is #ZLI-348-69925.

They work great as advertised other than the DRL issue. I'm now to have the headlights, boomerangs, DRL strips, and fog lights all on with the kit. I never use the fog lights, but yeah.

Agent 86 · 03-14-2015, 06:51 PM

My kit arrived today. Hopefully, I'll have a chance to get it installed next week.

AlexEla · 03-14-2015, 10:03 PM

Is it too late to get in on this?

Freude am Fahren · 03-15-2015, 12:34 AM

Not a group buy or anything. You can order and if/when they are in stock, they'll send it out!

Installed mine today. Worked like a charm. Hardest part was routing cables.

I also picked up the HID Fog light kit from @Diode Dynamics , but I'm not sure if I should return it. First of all, it's not the glass one (my mistake, I thought it was), so melting worries me, and also, I realize maybe I should get ones that offer proper projectors so I don't blind oncoming traffic...

Diode Dynamics · 03-15-2015, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexEla

Is it too late to get in on this?

Nope, they're for sale now, and shipping same or next day. Thanks!

03-13-2015, 05:52 PM	#925
BoxRZ_86 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited SWP Location: Central NJ Posts: 369 Thanks: 51 Thanked 221 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Plugged in and working. Thank you diode dynamic and fteightysix.com Last edited by BoxRZ_86; 03-13-2015 at 08:06 PM.

03-13-2015, 07:57 PM	#929
Burrcold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 763 Thanked 1,586 Times in 776 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Maybe already answered but does it come pre-set to a certain light output setting? __________________

03-13-2015, 09:01 PM	#933
Diode Dynamics Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 2,770 Thanks: 1,503 Thanked 1,761 Times in 877 Posts Mentioned: 197 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	Sounds like you may have a problem with the relay in our kit! If you can see the DRLs working with factory relay, then you unplug and replace it with the new relay (while running), it's definitely a problem with the relay. Please email us to request replacement. Thank you! __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

03-14-2015, 06:51 PM	#935
Agent 86 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2017 Cayman S Location: Maryland Posts: 341 Thanks: 41 Thanked 128 Times in 73 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My kit arrived today. Hopefully, I'll have a chance to get it installed next week. __________________ … and loving it! Maxwell Smart . Gone but not forgotten 2014 BRZ Limited - 2013 VW Golf R - 2010 Forester XT - 2006 Mazda 3 GT

03-15-2015, 12:34 AM	#937
Freude am Fahren Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: '13 DGM BRZ Limited/'14 Yamaha R6 Location: SoFlo Posts: 333 Thanks: 46 Thanked 96 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Not a group buy or anything. You can order and if/when they are in stock, they'll send it out! Installed mine today. Worked like a charm. Hardest part was routing cables. I also picked up the HID Fog light kit from @Diode Dynamics , but I'm not sure if I should return it. First of all, it's not the glass one (my mistake, I thought it was), so melting worries me, and also, I realize maybe I should get ones that offer proper projectors so I don't blind oncoming traffic... __________________ -XXR 527 18x8.75 +35 -Nameless 2.5" OP/FP Combo (Coming soon) & Axleback -SBD 500X (Waiting on coating to install) -Southbend SBD500X Clutch

03-13-2015, 07:01 PM	#926
Jfheisenberg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Series Blue WRB Location: North Jersey Posts: 830 Thanks: 371 Thanked 204 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	So my problem is solved. The unit that i got is defective. Every time i install the always on mod it blows up a very small red 10 fuse that is located under the steering. I will contact diodynamics for a replacement kit. hopefully it doesnt blow up my fuse again .

03-13-2015, 07:46 PM	#927
BRZoomTX Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: Texas Posts: 362 Thanks: 179 Thanked 235 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got mine in today, having the same problem as you. Plugged everything in, checked all connections, DRLs still do not work. They come on fine with the headlights turned on however. I put the stock DRL relay back in and the DRLs started working fine without the headlights like they did before I changed anything. Seems like I got a defective unit. There appears to be a lot of other people with this same problem. Pretty annoyed after spending $60, then waiting two weeks for shipping when their website said it was in stock... First time ordering with DiodeDynamics and I am not impressed at all. I understand the kit does not affect the stock DRL function... however clearly something is wrong. The headlight plugs included with the kit are plugged in with the stock DRL relay and the DRLs work with the headlights off. I replace the relay with the Always-On relay, without touching the headlight connectors, DRLs don't work without headlights. Switch back to the stock relay again and they immediately start working without the headlights as normal.

03-14-2015, 10:03 PM	#936
AlexEla Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: 2013 Pearl White Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is it too late to get in on this?

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