03-30-2017, 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by particlewave
Yes. Green wire to top right pin, orange wire to switched 12V+.
Tapping the green wire to that pin will dim the DRLs when the headlight switch is in any on position (parking lights or headlights on). Tapping it into the yellow/black wire that you already tapped will dim them only when the headlights are on (DRLs at 100% with headlight switch off or in parking light position).
If you're still not getting 12V+ on the yellow/black wire (bottom right pin), then your fuse is probably blown again.
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Thank you again Charles. (may I call you that?)
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03-30-2017, 05:22 PM
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#142
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No problem and of course 
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03-31-2017, 12:43 AM
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#143
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Btw Particlewave and Oldskool... I got the lights I installed a few days ago working. You guys were right. The diagram sent with the relay was wrong. As soon as I reversed those black wires it worked fine. Anyhow, I've a better set on the way.
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03-31-2017, 09:53 PM
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#144
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Originally Posted by itskenallen
Btw Particlewave and Oldskool... I got the lights I installed a few days ago working. You guys were right. The diagram sent with the relay was wrong. As soon as I reversed those black wires it worked fine. Anyhow, I've a better set on the way.
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I can't say that I'm shocked that it was mislabeled. 
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04-01-2017, 01:06 PM
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#145
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Originally Posted by particlewave
And do this... 
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Hi particlewave, I did this today. A straight forward job took 15 minutes at most with great results.
Drove the car for about half an hour and the lens where the fog light is, did not get warm at all. Looks like the led put out very little heat if any.
Thanks again.
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04-01-2017, 01:43 PM
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#146
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Originally Posted by kallie
Hi particlewave, I did this today. A straight forward job took 15 minutes at most with great results.
Drove the car for about half an hour and the lens where the fog light is, did not get warm at all. Looks like the led put out very little heat if any.
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Good stuff.. Great to hear we've another option over this side of the Atlantic.
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04-02-2017, 12:48 AM
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#147
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kallie
Hi particlewave, I did this today. A straight forward job took 15 minutes at most with great results.
Drove the car for about half an hour and the lens where the fog light is, did not get warm at all. Looks like the led put out very little heat if any.
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Nice work! Glad to help
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06-05-2017, 08:38 PM
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#148
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Location: Dacula, Georgia
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So, I was thinking if the city/parking lights can be used the same way? Haven't checked to see if there is a relay for city/parking lamps, does anyone know?
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06-05-2017, 09:15 PM
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#149
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No relay and they aren't very bright. 
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06-06-2017, 04:53 AM
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#150
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Boo, thanks Particle!!!
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07-05-2017, 05:49 AM
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BTW, if no fuse taps then you can easily take 16-18g wire, strip both ends and then wrap one end around one blade of the fuse and then take the other end and wrap around the 86 relay terminal. This is the way I have mine setup.
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07-05-2017, 05:55 AM
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#152
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Location: Dacula, Georgia
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I just did this hack and purchased 2 LED H7s. I was adjusting my headlights after a HID projector retrofit and noticed after about 20 minutes and the car on in the garage, that my LED bulbs begin to flash alternately. I'm pretty sure that means I need a capacitor on each LED, but was wondering because other than one post in March of this year, I didn't see anyone speaking of this. Decided to undo the hack and put regular halogens back in for fogs.
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07-05-2017, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by redciv1
BTW, if no fuse taps then you can easily take 16-18g wire, strip both ends and then wrap one end around one blade of the fuse and then take the other end and wrap around the 86 relay terminal. This is the way I have mine setup.
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Not a good idea. If you make the connection on one fuse leg the fog leg connection will be unfused and if do it on the other the fuse risks being overloaded when you turn the headlights on. Good fuse taps have a fuse on the tap. They are inexpensive and easy to order from Amazon.
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07-05-2017, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Peterborough Ontario Canada
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My car must be unique. No DRL fog light hack needed. I replaced my fog light bulbs with led's and just leave my fog lights switched on. They turn on when the key is turned on, and off when the car is shut off. They also switch off when my high beams are on.
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Last edited by pilut2; 07-05-2017 at 10:24 AM.
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07-05-2017, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Anker
Not a good idea. If you make the connection on one fuse leg the fog leg connection will be unfused and if do it on the other the fuse risks being overloaded when you turn the headlights on. Good fuse taps have a fuse on the tap. They are inexpensive and easy to order from Amazon.
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Good info Anker
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07-05-2017, 01:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pilut2
My car must be unique. No DRL fog light hack needed. I replaced my fog light bulbs with led's and just leave my fog lights switched on. They turn on when the key is turned on, and off when the car is shut off. They also switch off when my high beams are on.
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In Canada, the cars have DRL from the factory
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07-05-2017, 03:17 PM
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#157
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I finally got around to doing mine. I bought the fuse taps at Autozone for all of $1.99, I already had some wire. I have no idea why it took me so long, it works great!
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07-05-2017, 03:31 PM
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#158
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Looks great with those headlights, Bruce! 
I've gotta say, with all of the headlights that I built, I've always liked the look of yours the best. They're so clear and clean, and go really well with your car color.
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07-05-2017, 03:40 PM
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#159
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Originally Posted by particlewave
Looks great with those headlights, Bruce!
I've gotta say, with all of the headlights that I built, I've always liked the look of yours the best. They're so clear and clean, and go really well with your car color. |
Thanks Charles! I'm very happy as well, you and Fred make a great team
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07-05-2017, 08:21 PM
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#160
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