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This is the car running headlights OFF. The DRLS are on high power.

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This is the car running headlights ON. The DRLS switch to low power automatically with the blue wire hooked up.

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Excellent. Gotta have a set.

Well written dude

Any change of getting more pics of the DRL from a closer vantage point?

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Originally Posted by DriftEightSix (Post 703455)

Well written dude

Any change of getting more pics of the DRL from a closer vantage point?

Yeah ill try to get pictures when the car is clean.

Looks pimp I want some now

Thanks very much for the DIY, got mine installed yesterday and followed your guide. It made it very easy!!

Did I miss it? I've read it twice now & can't see who makes these?

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Originally Posted by FR-Shadow (Post 701738)

DISCLAIMER** I am not held responsible for any damage to anyone's vehicle. This is how I did it and it can be done many different ways with the same result.

This is what comes in the package. I did NOT need anything else to complete installation. Maybe electrical tape but that was just to clean up the wiring :thumbup:

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The tools I used were:

Flat head screwdriver-optional
10mm socket
scissors-for electrical tape
electrical tape-optional
zip ties-already supplied

Pandora-optional

I can start by saying you do not need to take off the front bumper or even jack up the car to get from underneath if you use this DIY.

My OEM DRLS are shut off via the ECU from the dealer.

The front plastic covers just pop off. Use your fingers or a flat head screwdriver to just pry off.

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Next take the long wiring harness supplied and feed it through the passenger side behind the head light and down. You will be able to see the bottom of the bumper so seeing where the wiring goes should be easy. If you want you can also stick your hand in the hole where the new light goes and grab the wiring. I have huge hands so if my hands fit so can yours most likely.

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This is what it should look like afterwords.

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This is where people can choose to follow the way I did it or they can choose another way.

I wanted to feed it along the top of the bumper for easy acess if need be as well as I was afraid you would see the wire loom from the front bumper grill.

I started to feed it as so. Please see pictures below. From Passenger side to Driver's side. You will see the holes i used to zip tie the loom under the metal to hide it as much as possible as well as keep it suspended from getting into anything else.

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Under the hood latch.

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I have a Takeda intake and there is a small little gap under the air snorkel i fed the wires through.

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Comming out of the other side.

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Zip tie again.

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Again push behind the Drivers headlight and down to the hole. This one you really may need to reach up with your hand to grab. There isnt much room behind the drivers side headlight.

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Plug in the new DRL lights and make sure to get these three tabs in the holes right otherwise the plastic may not be full secure.

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Finished result of what it looks like after placed in.

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Then after all the wiring is fed and zip tied where you want it back on the passengers side you will have two connectors ready to be plugged into the resistor box.

I zip tied the resistor box to the bundle of wires behind the fuse box in the engine bay. Use 4 zip ties total.

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Also on the other wiring harness with:

red
blue
white
black

I cut the wiring covering to get the red wire out and rewrapped the covering onto the other wires and used tape to seal it back up.

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I routed the other wires back to the headlights (front of the car) as the power wire (red) i routed to the back of the engine bay to gain access to an ignition wire.

From here this is where others can choose a different route or wite to tap. I wanted to do the ignition wire under the dash behind the cigarett outlet in the glove compartment.

Please see routing below. I may still go in and cover it up but it doesnt look bad with just one wire. its hardly noticable To get the wire inside i used the screw driver to push through a hole. Then placed the wire in and pushed it through with the screwdriver.
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If any part takes you the longest it will be this next step.
To try to tap into the power wire behind the outlet is so hard you have to do it blind alot of the time just because its hard to get under there. You can always opt to drop the glove compartment to gain more access but thats all up to you.

Attach the fuse wire (supplied) and then tap into the power wire as see below.

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Now back to the other wires in the engine.

This is where it gets optional again. There are 3 preferences on these. These are also listed in the instructions (supplied)

1. DRLS on all the time (only connect the red wire)
2. DRLS switch to low power when headlights come on (connect blue wire with step 1)
3. DRLS shut off when headlights come on (connect white wire)

I went for option 2 and connected the blue wire to the red power wire from the low beam of the passenger headlight.

Tear away a little of the white covering to give room and tap as so.

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Then plug back in and this is what you will see.

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Then take the groud wire and on the frame you will see a bolt that has a ground wire already connected. unscrew it with the 10mm and slide the ground wire over the bolt. it fits perfectly and just retighten.

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Then clean all the wiring up with electrical tape if you choose to do so and tuck the wires away.

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Then you are DONE! It was 15 degrees out and the car was filthy since we got 3 inches of snow lastnight.

here are some shots from about 80 ft away give or take. maybe 35 paces.

This is the car running headlights OFF. The DRLS are on high power.

http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/...Y/DSCN0299.jpg

This is the car running headlights ON. The DRLS switch to low power automatically with the blue wire hooked up.

http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/...Y/DSCN0297.jpg

Is it possible to still have the original Drl on in the headlights while having these on? Also would you be able to take some closer images of the light when lit up and off :) TY

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Originally Posted by Honeydew (Post 710841)

Is it possible to still have the original Drl on in the headlights while having these on? Also would you be able to take some closer images of the light when lit up and off :) TY

Yes it is still possible. Since these are independant the OEM DRLs should have absolutely no effect.

Also I have already tinted mine with overlays but here are some close ups. Sorry I couldnt be more helpful with pictures. Its below freezing here in WI and the only option I have is to wash the car outside and this car will never see an automatic car wash.

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Originally Posted by FR-Shadow (Post 710862)

that actually looks really nice @@!!!! where did you get these from? Thanks alot for the pics man!!:thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Honeydew (Post 710905)

that actually looks really nice @@!!!! where did you get these from? Thanks alot for the pics man!!:thumbup:

Where did i get the lights or where did i get the overlays?

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Originally Posted by FR-Shadow (Post 710921)

Where did i get the lights or where did i get the overlays?

The lights :) what are overlays? xD sorry noob here!!

Edit: oh are the lens part tinted"? haha i think i see it now xDD

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Originally Posted by Honeydew (Post 711002)

The lights :) what are overlays? xD sorry noob here!!

Edit: oh are the lens part tinted"? haha i think i see it now xDD

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25959

And yes mine are tinted

just got mine today... let the install begin! thanks for the diy

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Originally Posted by Tylub (Post 711049)

just got mine today... let the install begin! thanks for the diy

Good luck. A number of people have been PMing me to ask questions so if you have any dont be afraid to ask. Ill answer as best as I can.

I posted a couple pictures after finally cleaning off the car. They are in my member thread.

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Originally Posted by FR-Shadow (Post 711199)

Good luck. A number of people have been PMing me to ask questions so if you have any dont be afraid to ask. Ill answer as best as I can.

I couldn't find how you tapped into the cigarette lighter so I just tapped into my parking lights. a lot easier in my opinion and I can go stealth when I want to. I appreciate the DIY though, helped me a lot :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Tylub (Post 712517)

The cigarette outlet had a white wire coming out of it. When you look up there you should be able to see it. Ill update the diy to state that.

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Originally Posted by Honeydew (Post 710841)

Is it possible to still have the original Drl on in the headlights while having these on? Also would you be able to take some closer images of the light when lit up and off :) TY

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Originally Posted by Honeydew (Post 710905)

that actually looks really nice @@!!!! where did you get these from? Thanks alot for the pics man!!:thumbup:

did you really have to quote all those images both times. :mad0260:

wow, it looks really cold there.

nice job on the DIY.

and no, I won't hold you responsible.

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Originally Posted by sega_102 (Post 718404)

What do you guys thinking of tapping into the stereo power wire instead of the cig lighter? There'd be more room to work behind the stereo.

Then wouldnt it only turn on when you turn on your stereo?

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Originally Posted by sega_102 (Post 718488)

Does the stereo ever really turn off though? I think power is always running to it.

I could be wrong though.

I dont know for sure, i have never tried. you can always tap into it and let us know. Then again it may be hard to run wire that far. You may have to purchase extra wire.

Thanks for the DIY! I followed everything except I actually went with what Tylub did and tapped to the parking light wire. Works like a charm, and gives the option that I can turn it on or off.
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SOrry bad ipod cam. :P

@howsouknow looking good! :thumbsup:

Connecting the DRL to your parking lights....

Gentlemen,

When you chose the route of connecting these LED DRLs to your Parking lights, do you still have to use the LED Control Module that comes with the kit? Appreciate your help!

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Originally Posted by Arrakis (Post 735801)

Gentlemen,

When you chose the route of connecting these LED DRLs to your Parking lights, do you still have to use the LED Control Module that comes with the kit? Appreciate your help!

Yep, LEDs wont light up with out the LED Control Module aka "LED Driver." I used everything that came in the kit except for the extra T taps and Zip ties. Good luck!

LED DRLs successfully installed.

Thanks to F-T and all the helpful suggestions. I am very happy with the new DRL lights. I simply tapped the power from the turn-signal light and it worked out very well. I like their brightness a lot. :thanks:

Can someone tell me where the red wire from the LED's connects to, to use the stalk for your switch? I'd like to just connect it to on of the wires running from the headlights. Essentially is there a way to avoid running the final red wire into the car?:iono:

i'm trying to install these but have no idea what's going on during the wiring process. i'm a complete wiring noob lol. is there anyway somebody could make a video explaining the wiring process?

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Originally Posted by psk (Post 762681)

i'm trying to install these but have no idea what's going on during the wiring process. i'm a complete wiring noob lol. is there anyway somebody could make a video explaining the wiring process?

I am totally confused too... I am hoping to connect the new LED's to the parking/headlights stalk.

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Originally Posted by Otterbrawten (Post 764884)

I am totally confused too... I am hoping to connect the new LED's to the parking/headlights stalk.

I've got the same problem as well , no idea how to find the power or ignition wire or where it is.. >< also would be keen not to have to go thru the firewall to put it in..

Yeah these instructions aren't too great for hood wiring noobs... would greatly appreciate more instruction since I'm halfway done.

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Originally Posted by Otterbrawten (Post 757436)

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Originally Posted by psk (Post 762681)

i'm trying to install these but have no idea what's going on during the wiring process. i'm a complete wiring noob lol. is there anyway somebody could make a video explaining the wiring process?

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Originally Posted by Otterbrawten (Post 764884)

I am totally confused too... I am hoping to connect the new LED's to the parking/headlights stalk.

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Originally Posted by kharn83 (Post 807746)

I've got the same problem as well , no idea how to find the power or ignition wire or where it is.. >< also would be keen not to have to go thru the firewall to put it in..

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Originally Posted by charger (Post 810300)

Yeah these instructions aren't too great for hood wiring noobs... would greatly appreciate more instruction since I'm halfway done.

Ok I will try to help the best I can..for anything specific please feel free to PM me.

When it comes to the wiring of this there are the 3 ways I listed in the DIY.

The RED wire absolutely has to be connected to a power wire. This can be completed with the quick connects supplied in the package. Your goal here is to find a wire that has power when the car is on or power that can be toggled on and off.

I chose power when the car is on/access mode. (ie. the accessory outlet behind the glove compartment).
Some others chose to tap into the side marker wire or blinker wire. This gives them the option to turn them on whenever they so please. But this also limits the DRLs to only be on when your other parking lights are on.

Again either option works. I am not sure what color the wire is for the blinker/side marker lights since I did not tap into those, but I can tell you the white wire behind the glove compartment is the power wire where I tapped into.

Now that the RED wire is taken care of, by only connecting this wire the DRLs will stay on HIGH power CONSTANTLY when the power is activated.

To have other options with this kit you have two other wires.

The BLUE and the WHITE. Depending on which wire you use will depend on the option available.

BLUE tapped into the power wire of the headlight allows the DRLs to switch from HIGH to LOW power when the headlights are switched on.
WHTIE tapped into the power wire of the headlight allows the DRLs to switch from HIGH to OFF when the headlights are switched on.

The BLUE and WHITE do NOT need to be connected to opperate the DRLs only the RED. It is all dependant on what option you want operated.

yup thanks

ive hooked up my red wire into my existing foglight/drl wire, so my LEDs now come on when my old fog light/DRLs used to come on

the ECU apparently can be configured to run the foglight/DRLs when the headlights are off, or also to run both when headlights are on or turned off - so im gonna c a dealer to keep them on all the time :)

luckily because i have the GT Spec i dont need to find the ign/acc wire inside the cabin since the foglight wire is already in the engine bay where my old fog light/DRLs used to be!

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Originally Posted by FR-Shadow (Post 701738)

If any part takes you the longest it will be this next step.

Good lord this was no overstatement. What a nightmare. Helpful hint, DONT tack this on to a day of upgrades. Thanks by the way for the write up. Helped immensely.

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Originally Posted by Captain_Awesome_Pants (Post 831862)

Good lord this was no overstatement. What a nightmare. Helpful hint, DONT tack this on to a day of upgrades. Thanks by the way for the write up. Helped immensely.

Ya know its actually funny. When i did this a second time around on another Members FRS he showed me that the glove box comes down by pressing in the sides. That helped me big time when seeing where i needed to go. If you ever need to go under there again try dropping the glove box.

Did anyone get HID's that match well with these? What vendor and temperature?

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Originally Posted by charger (Post 886827)

Did anyone get HID's that match well with these? What vendor and temperature?

I have ddm 35w 4500k and they match great.

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Originally Posted by FR-Shadow (Post 887115)

I have ddm 35w 4500k and they match great.

Thanks! I was actually going to stop by there today but I forgot because it was so busy at work. I'll stop by tomorrow and have something to do over the weekend..

I was originally going 5000k before I bought these, but you think 4500k will match better? The DRL's actually looked a little blue to me but I'll have to look again.

Thanks to this DIY, I got the DRL's hooked up. Really makes the front look more upmarket - the OEM halogen foggies sucked hairy bison balls.

Only one problem that I saw after the install was done - if I wanted to listen to the radio or connect the air compressor (from the tyre kit), then the DRL's stay on since the glovebox outlet turns on at ACC. Not too fussed since I don't listen to radio when parked but just a heads up to anyone thinking of tapping into the glovebox outlet.