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01-19-2019, 11:47 PM | #1 |
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Disable boomerang lights, is this possible
I had a headlight replaced after hitting a deer in 2017. The original headlight boomerang is more yellow looking than the new headlight which is bright white. Is it possible to disable these lights? Is there a plug I can disconnect?
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01-20-2019, 12:37 AM | #2 |
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I would make the case to whom ever fixed it, that the old one needs to be replaced because compared to the new one it's not right.
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Just cut the wire feeding it power. The wiring diagram is floating around here somewhere.
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DO NOT CUT ANYTHING ON YOUR CAR. If there's a solution without cutting do so, there are two methods software and unplug resistor option I prefer the software option because you use the obd2 port to simply forward a command: Download something like carista and buy an elm327 obd2 dongle: pay for the modifications option and disable drls OR torrent techstream by a usb obd2 cable and disable it that way Alternatively, find the DRL resistor which is behind the front bumper and unplug it, I'm unsure whether this is the same for the BR-Z with LEDs. There is also a 10amp drl fuse in the interior fuse box, and also a DRL relay or fuse in the engine fuse box. Play around with em till you get the desired light effect without effecting high beams or other lighting Honestly I only prefer the software solution because you can use the app on multiple cars for diagnosing things and because you don't touch anything hardware related
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https://www.diodedynamics.com/2013-2...ed-boards.html Edit: I think I am going to do the LED replacement. This will also allow me to swap out the factory HID lenses with the STI-R's to give that sharp beam pattern that I miss with the S2000. Last edited by B-R-Z; 01-20-2019 at 04:57 PM. |
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I've always considered them the DRL, they use the same circuit.....
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Yeah, I found a few videos/posts that cover taking these apart and it seems like a relatively simple weekend project. I think I will go with the white/amber version that does blinker switchback instead of the RGB. https://www.diodedynamics.com/2013-2...ed-boards.html
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