How to keep DRL running even when the handbrake is on?? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Eurasianman · 03-27-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DrDuquette

Anyone notice if you start out in 1st gear and lug the engine by accident the LEDs blink in and off. I find that interesting. BRZ only?

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Yea, I have noticed this as well. More like flicker than blink though. Wonder if people with the auto trans experience the same thing.

AdamBomb518 · 03-27-2014, 11:51 AM

The TapTurn module allows you to do this and 1,000 other things. It's like $80. Direct plug in. I'm gonna get one myself soon.

Poodles · 03-27-2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DrDuquette

Like you I don't understand the handbrake thing. To each their own. I like using the brake to blink the lights.
Anyone notice if you start out in 1st gear and lug the engine by accident the LEDs blink in and off. I find that interesting. BRZ only?

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It's because they don't properly drive the LED's and only use resistors.

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Originally Posted by codesplice

I think I've seen it mentioned that the DRL LEDs are pretty picky about voltage. When the alternator output drops (like when you lug the engine in first), the voltage also drops below ~14VDC and the lights go out.

The "boomerang" LEDs have a proper LED driver, so they don't get affected like that.

Even the boomerangs don't have drivers, but they have a bit more circuitry that doesn't allow them to drop out as easy as the DRL's.

It's a shame how normal it is for the OEM's to skimp on driving the LED's properly...

subiestyle · 03-27-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamBomb518

The TapTurn module allows you to do this and 1,000 other things. It's like $80. Direct plug in. I'm gonna get one myself soon.

I don't see how this would allow what the OP wants.

emutcfut · 03-27-2014, 08:39 PM

IIRC when I was installing my Kartboy shifter I noticed a switch under the E-brake handle that turns the DRL on and off. Perhaps you can relocate that switch and keep it depressed. Thanks F1 for the pic!

AdamBomb518 · 03-27-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by subiestyle

I don't see how this would allow what the OP wants.

My buddy has this installed and it allows him to have his ebrake on while still keeping his DRLs running. On the brz anyways. Should be the same for the frs. It does way more than just convenience signaling.

Poodles · 03-28-2014, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by emutcfut

IIRC when I was installing my Kartboy shifter I noticed a switch under the E-brake handle that turns the DRL on and off. Perhaps you can relocate that switch and keep it depressed. Thanks F1 for the pic!

Keep in mind that will also cause other issues (disabling the "brake" light on dash, issues with the navigation IIRC, etc...)

skyfire · 03-28-2014, 03:51 AM

While parked (with handbrake on), my DRLs are off. Making handbrake off first time after engine start turns DRLs on, and no matter how I put handbrake, brake, gears, DRLs never offs till engine shutdown.

scottmcphee · 03-28-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamBomb518

My buddy has this installed and it allows him to have his ebrake on while still keeping his DRLs running. On the brz anyways. Should be the same for the frs. It does way more than just convenience signaling.

Is your buddy Acree?

Chad86 · 03-07-2015, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamBomb518

My buddy has this installed and it allows him to have his ebrake on while still keeping his DRLs running. On the brz anyways. Should be the same for the frs. It does way more than just convenience signaling.

Can anyone confirm the TapTurn does truly enable the LED DRLs to stay on with ebrake? If so, how do you set this?

scottmcphee · 03-08-2015, 01:59 PM

Well, I can confirm things about Tapturn.

The product does not normally have any interaction with any bulbs other than signal bulbs, front and rear. And the front and rear bulbs per side are linked, so both fire or stay lit in conjunction with one another, per side.

I am aware of some custom installations where people have wired up other lights with TapTurn in the equation. And Ive helped facilitate that too...

TB · 03-08-2015, 05:01 PM

Here you go, sounds like exactly what you're asking for. With this I can have DRL's on when ebrake is pulled, and when projectors are on as well.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82908

03-27-2014, 08:39 PM	#19
emutcfut Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 Argento Location: Bay Area Posts: 67 Thanks: 65 Thanked 21 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	IIRC when I was installing my Kartboy shifter I noticed a switch under the E-brake handle that turns the DRL on and off. Perhaps you can relocate that switch and keep it depressed. Thanks F1 for the pic! Attached Images

03-28-2014, 03:51 AM	#22
skyfire Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	While parked (with handbrake on), my DRLs are off. Making handbrake off first time after engine start turns DRLs on, and no matter how I put handbrake, brake, gears, DRLs never offs till engine shutdown. __________________ bot hard go pro

03-08-2015, 01:59 PM	#25
scottmcphee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 06 Subaru Legacy Location: Canada Posts: 291 Thanks: 40 Thanked 119 Times in 81 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Well, I can confirm things about Tapturn. The product does not normally have any interaction with any bulbs other than signal bulbs, front and rear. And the front and rear bulbs per side are linked, so both fire or stay lit in conjunction with one another, per side. I am aware of some custom installations where people have wired up other lights with TapTurn in the equation. And Ive helped facilitate that too... __________________ TapTurn flasher learn more here.

03-08-2015, 05:01 PM	#26
TB Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Monogram Location: Saskatoon Posts: 216 Thanks: 54 Thanked 126 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here you go, sounds like exactly what you're asking for. With this I can have DRL's on when ebrake is pulled, and when projectors are on as well. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82908 __________________ SASKY◄ SASKATCHEWAN SK86BRZ / TB BUILD THREAD ►MY BUILD

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