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Old 03-22-2013, 09:10 AM   #33
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Originally Posted by Otterbrawten View Post
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?
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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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I am totally confused too... I am hoping to connect the new LED's to the parking/headlights stalk.
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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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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.
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