DRL-Fog Light Hack

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Originally Posted by Lew

There is supposed to be a hack that will let one use the low beams as DRL's....

As easily as the inner lenses burn and melt, this would be a bad idea.

[Justin327]

So guys, thanks for the info in the thread. Got my LED's and taps from Amazon today and did the hack. Super easy and it looks great!

Only question I have....does anyone else's fog light indicator light on the headlight switch stay on the whole time? is there a way to have it turn off, or it just stays on now?

[itskenallen]

What kind of fuse taps are needed for this guys.. Standard size?

For the guys with Leds in place of the H7 fogs, what wattage bulbs are you using?


Also worth mentioning that LED H7 bulbs are a nice modern upgrade over standard dim/high beam headlights too. No ballast and extra wiring needed either unlike HID kits.

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[JayG]

I was concerned about the fans on the LED H7's with our headlight assembly, they would be enclosed with no air flow

The fuse taps are standard size. NAPA auto parts has them

[itskenallen]

Originally Posted by JayG

I was concerned about the fans on the LED H7's with our headlight assembly, they would be enclosed with no air flow

The fuse taps are standard size. NAPA auto parts has them

I'm in Ireland mate so Napa parts means nothing to me.. Lol. Thanks anyway.

Some have heatsinks and no fans.
However, U could always drill a hole in the assembly.. Kinda like what you'd have to do with a HID kit

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[Lew]

$1.99 at Autozone

Best Fuse and Accessories Parts for Cars, Trucks & SUVs

[itskenallen]

If one was to use LED H7's for the fogs in this hack, what wattage is recommended? Everything from 50W to 150W is available in the H7 range. I know the halogens are 50W but not sure if the leds would equate to same wattage.

Also I was thinking of replacing my Halogen dims with Led versions. Would 50W be recommended here also? I'm kind of confused as to why 80 & 150W are available so easily.




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Becareful with what led's you use, even with led's it started burning the lens on my car

[Justin327]

Originally Posted by itskenallen

If one was to use LED H7's for the fogs in this hack, what wattage is recommended? Everything from 50W to 150W is available in the H7 range. I know the halogens are 50W but not sure if the leds would equate to same wattage.

Also I was thinking of replacing my Halogen dims with Led versions. Would 50W be recommended here also? I'm kind of confused as to why 80 & 150W are available so easily.




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I'm using these, 60w, only SLIGHTLY bluish. makes a nice contrast with the Litronics.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HO8TK4W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[itskenallen]

Originally Posted by Justin327

I'm using these, 60w, only SLIGHTLY bluish. makes a nice contrast with the Litronics.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HO8TK4W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Very nice.. All H7 leds are 6000k ish afaik. Ideal colour imo.

Btw..any pics in daylight?

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[kallie]

Hi guys, Has anyone done this hack in the UK, Europe or Australia? Reason I ask is, I just cannot get it to work, I know the fuse and relay location differ from the US.
The relay is in position 24 and the fuse is in position A7 on a UK car.
Any ideas PLEASE...
Regards Carl

[itskenallen]

Originally Posted by kallie

Hi guys, Has anyone done this hack in the UK, Europe or Australia? Reason I ask is, I just cannot get it to work, I know the fuse and relay location differ from the US.
The relay is in position 24 and the fuse is in position A7 on a UK car.
Any ideas PLEASE...
Regards Carl

Thinking about doing it myself very shortly but dont have fusetaps at hand.
if i had i could try it out tomor. Im in Ireland btw

[itskenallen]

Originally Posted by savinor

I wanted DRL but did not want to use the low beams (Litronics) on my 2000S. My approach is to use the front Fog Lights as the DRL using LED bulbs which I purchased at auction. Of course the OE H7 bulbs can also be used.

The hack involves a single jumper wire between the Fog light relay and the Fog light fuse. Now the Fog lights go on and off with the ignition switch and are switched off when the high beam headlights go on.

Required Materials:

(10) inches of 16 gauge insulated wire

(2) Fuse taps, Radio Shack P/N 270-1204

(2) female Quick Disconnectors, Radio Shack P/N 64-3131

Procedure:

1. Strip the wire ends and crimp on the Quick Disconnects.

2. Plug in a fuse tap to each of the Quick Disconnects.

3. Locate the Fog light relay in the panel above the Fuse panel. It is #12, the far left relay in the second row from the bottom.

4. Attach one of the fuse taps to pin 86 of the relay. Bend the tap to conform to the bottom of the relay. Use a piece of electrical tape to hold the wire to the side of the relay.

5. Return the relay to position #12 and run the other end of the wire to the top of the fuse panel.

6. Remove the Fog light fuse, 25 Amp, #7 (top row, 4th position from the right) from the fuse panel. Slip the fuse tap on the wire end to the upper leg of the fuse.

7. Return the fuse with the tap up into position #7.

You're done.

Anyone got any pics of the fuse tap attached to the relay?
Might have to improvise here as im having trouble locating some fuse taps

[kallie]

I made a diy fuse tap

[kallie]

[kallie]

This is just and old relay but hopefully you'll get the idea

[itskenallen]

Originally Posted by kallie

This is just and old relay but hopefully you'll get the idea

That's perfect Carl thx. Ur just connecting that pin to the fuse so. That's no biggie. Can u point me to where the relay and fuse are located and I'll give it a whirl tomoro?

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[Justin327]

Thanks, no daylight pics yet, I'll snap some if the sun's still up when I get home.

Originally Posted by itskenallen

Very nice.. All H7 leds are 6000k ish afaik. Ideal colour imo.

Btw..any pics in daylight?

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[kallie]

Fuse is top row number 7
Relay is in location 24

[itskenallen]

Originally Posted by kallie

Fuse is top row number 7
Relay is in location 24

It was raining here today so I couldn't go at mine. Are u sure its relay 24? What pin did u tap to?

Is there any relay in position 12? (I know it says USA/Japan) but worth a try.

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