Gauging interest in Plug n Play option for BRZ Boomerang to turn ON with DRLs....

[Blue-Sensei]

Originally Posted by livert

Okay, so I bought 12 sets for a group buy in Australia. Already messaged DD on facebook and waiting for response but in the meantime someone here might have an idea.

I have tested 3 sets on my car and none of them work. Situation after install for all 3 sets is exactly the same. My car is a RHD AUTO. After install all the lights work exactly as they did before install. When DRLs are on, boomerangs are off. When headlights and boomerangs are on, DRLs are off. On the 3rd setting (just above auto), the boomerangs are on and DRLs are off. I have not been able to get the boomerangs and the DRLs on at the same time. Handbrake has been lowered and lights have been tested in D, R, N, and P. So which of these is the problem?

1: I'm retarded and have missed something glaringly obvious.
2: These do not work with Australian RHD BRZs.
3: The 3 sets I tested are all part of the faulty batch (although the faulty ones seem to have the DRLs on when the headlights are on as previously reported).

Will also test a 4th set on a friend's manual BRZ here hopefully today/tomorrow.

Probably #2? Faulty would be that video that I posted. DRLs come on with all with headlights, and on the default setting DRL comes on but boomerang stays off.

[livert]

Originally Posted by livert

Okay, so I bought 12 sets for a group buy in Australia. Already messaged DD on facebook and waiting for response but in the meantime someone here might have an idea.

I have tested 3 sets on my car and none of them work. Situation after install for all 3 sets is exactly the same. My car is a RHD AUTO. After install all the lights work exactly as they did before install. When DRLs are on, boomerangs are off. When headlights and boomerangs are on, DRLs are off. On the 3rd setting (just above auto), the boomerangs are on and DRLs are off. I have not been able to get the boomerangs and the DRLs on at the same time. Handbrake has been lowered and lights have been tested in D, R, N, and P. So which of these is the problem?

1: I'm retarded and have missed something glaringly obvious.
2: These do not work with Australian RHD BRZs.
3: The 3 sets I tested are all part of the faulty batch (although the faulty ones seem to have the DRLs on when the headlights are on as previously reported).

Will also test a 4th set on a friend's manual BRZ here hopefully today/tomorrow.

Just tested 3 other sets on a friend's Auto BRZ. Same problem.

[PandaSPUR]

Originally Posted by dtrop

why facepalm? Whenever I have seen my car running while I wasn't inside of it, my boomerangs have been on. I just assumed that was the same for everyone. I didn't know the remote starter would influence the lighting.

Side note.....I ran the wiring underneath the airbox. Overall, the wiring is barely noticeable.

Originally Posted by Husker BRZ

I think he meant facepalm because you posted your module wasn't working properly and asked for ideas. And when you got ideas and multiple people stating OVER AND OVER that boomerangs aren't on while parked, you insisted they weren't listening or weren't right. Just my opinion, but glad you figured it out.

What he said ^
Plus the fact that you went from always using remote start up and seeing boomerangs come on, but decided not to test using remote start up after doing the mod.

Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

Yeah, I think we're going to have to add a back side to the instructions!

Seems there's quite a bit of confusion. Understandable, just need to provide some clarification.

Yea the DRLs confused me too at first. I had to read the manual to figure out which things were supposed to come on at what times.

[dtrop]

Originally Posted by PandaSPUR

What he said ^
Plus the fact that you went from always using remote start up and seeing boomerangs come on, but decided not to test using remote start up after doing the mod.



Yea the DRLs confused me too at first. I had to read the manual to figure out which things were supposed to come on at what times.

Why would I test it with the remote start? You still need a second person to make sure it works when you put it in drive...

[PandaSPUR]

Originally Posted by dtrop

Why would I test it with the remote start? You still need a second person to make sure it works when you put it in drive...

....why? Look at the last two pages of this thread, thats why.

[jflBRZ]

Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

Very peculiar...

I gave it another go like you suggested, it's working like it's supposed to: DRL and boomerang both on with car running and gear box in these positions: R, N, D.

I could've sworn the boomerang didn't come on when running and in N the other night, as I did the test the same way.… probably didn't plug something tight enough? have no idea…

All is well right now. Thanks DD for creating this module.

[dtrop]

Originally Posted by PandaSPUR

....why? Look at the last two pages of this thread, thats why.

I don't understand what point you're trying to make...using my remote start to test the product would be pointless. You need two people to test the product. If you need me to thoroughly explain again what my "issue" was, I will.

Get off my case.

[Foobar]

I think DD's original advice needs to be heeded by everyone about to install this kit - before you perform the install, start your car up and see how it currently works. Understand what scenarios DRL comes on at, and what it looks like. Understand what the headlight normal operation looks like. Understand when the auto kicks in if you use that. Understand what any other 3rd party aftermarket modifications do to your lighting operation.

Now that you've got a good idea of all of that, install the kit and make sure that it performs as advertised for for when DRL functionality is on, and when normal headlight operation is on. If it's not working as you expect, unplug the harnesses and replug them making sure they're all snug. Still no good? Unplug the harnesses, the relay, and put it back to stock. Does it work in stock configuration? Yes? Time to give DD a call/email.

This isn't directed to any individual in particular, but to all future kit owners who have yet to perform the install.

[Porcupint]

Originally Posted by dtrop

You're not listening.

Prior to installing:

Automatic BRZ-I never use my hand brake. When i start my car in park, my boomerangs ARE ON. my light switch is ALWAYS on auto.

After installing: When I start my car, put it in park, my boomerangs are OFF

So....either the kit disables the boomerangs as parking lights on my automatic brz (HANDBRAKE DOWN), or there is something wrong.

Originally Posted by dtrop

Mystery solved.......Having a remote starter turns the boomerangs on (prior to module install) while car is parked.

So when I used my remote (after module installation) to start my car, my DRLS turn on and my boomerangs.

Originally Posted by dtrop

why facepalm? Whenever I have seen my car running while I wasn't inside of it, my boomerangs have been on. I just assumed that was the same for everyone. I didn't know the remote starter would influence the lighting.

Side note.....I ran the wiring underneath the airbox. Overall, the wiring is barely noticeable.

Originally Posted by dtrop

I don't understand what point you're trying to make...using my remote start to test the product would be pointless. You need two people to test the product. If you need me to thoroughly explain again what my "issue" was, I will.

Get off my case.

I think the point he's trying to make is that you assumed the way your car was working prior to install was normal functionality of the lights for everyone and kept saying the kit broke some functionality.

Honestly I'm still confused as to how you're saying they work. My understanding is that, prior to module install, your boomerangs only came on as parking lights when you used your remote start. But if you used the key to start it then they wouldn't?

[dtrop]

Originally Posted by Porcupint

I think the point he's trying to make is that you assumed the way your car was working prior to install was normal functionality of the lights for everyone and kept saying the kit broke some functionality.

Honestly I'm still confused as to how you're saying they work. My understanding is that, prior to module install, your boomerangs only came on as parking lights when you used your remote start. But if you used the key to start it then they wouldn't?

Yes, I assumed that the boomerangs always came on as parking lights, since that is how I saw them while walking to my car when remote started. I did not know that my remote starter influenced the parking lights, but it makes sense that it does.

If I used my key to start (push button), I had no idea if my boomerangs came on since I would be inside my car. So having only visually seen my cars boomerangs come on while using the remote starter, I assumed they always turned on when regularly starting the car, but I was wrong. Honestly, however, from the factory there should be some sort of lighting on the front when you start you car without having to manually turn the parking lights on.

[pr0xy]

Video:
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@Diode Dynamics:
I received the kit today and installed it according to your instruction video. I was kind of worried about the kit not being working on an EUDM car, since I also experienced issues with the USDM TOMs Taillights, where some of the wires had to be switched in order for the taillights to work as intended.

After installing the kit, I turned the car on and switched the lights off, which forces the DRL to light up. Now, as far as I know, the Boomerangs should also come on. They didnt. I then switched to "Auto" which turned the HIDs on, but the DRL didn't come on with them. Also after forcing the HIDs, the DRL stayed off. I switched both jumpers and tried if it works this way, but nope. Nothing enabled the kit. After this procedure I decided to make a little video to show it.

I guess this Kit is just not working at all for EUDM (which makes me very sad, I SO want this to work )

Any ideas?

[nick_318is]

Installed mine just now and they're working great, thanks for making this product @Diode Dynamics

[adamg]

Originally Posted by pr0xy

@Diode Dynamics:
I received the kit today and installed it according to your instruction video. I was kind of worried about the kit not being working on an EUDM car, since I also experienced issues with the USDM TOMs Taillights, where some of the wires had to be switched in order for the taillights to work as intended.

After installing the kit, I turned the car on and switched the lights off, which forces the DRL to light up. Now, as far as I know, the Boomerangs should also come on. They didnt. I then switched to "Auto" which turned the HIDs on, but the DRL didn't come on with them. Also after forcing the HIDs, the DRL stayed off. I switched both jumpers and tried if it works this way, but nope. Nothing enabled the kit. After this procedure I decided to make a little video to show it.

I guess this Kit is just not working at all for EUDM (which makes me very sad, I SO want this to work )

Any ideas?

was your ebrake pulled the whole time? try putting it down and see what happens

[DaJo]

Originally Posted by adamg

was your ebrake pulled the whole time? try putting it down and see what happens

It shouldn't matter in this case as his DRL LED's are obviously on; theoretically with that module... if those are on, the boomerangs should be on as well.