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R33P 05-28-2013 10:46 AM

Fitting DRL's to a Boxster
 
Hello, can anyone tell me an easy way to fit and wire up a set of daylight running lights to the front of a 2004 Boxster. I'm no expert at this kind of thing so I would ideally like a simple install option if possible.

Many thanks
Craig.

heliguy 05-28-2013 11:38 AM

I have heard the you run the power wire to the wiper motor.

truegearhead 05-28-2013 04:26 PM

I would guess A dealer could program the car to turn them on automatically

cardiffgiant 05-28-2013 07:35 PM

The pedros garage sells a kit and has instructions.

Auf los! 05-31-2013 03:27 AM

How about a single wire for simplicity?
 
I drove myself crazy trying to find DRLs that I liked, and then trying to find a good-looking place to mount them, and gave up.

Instead, following directions found on this forum, I simply jumped fuse A6 and A9, which makes my headlights come on with the ignition. Since I have Litronics, I don't worry about burning through headlight bulbs frequently.

A word of caution: IIRC, I had to upgrade the fuses to 30A. This may have been because I have Litronics, though.

I'm very happy with the setup, and I don't have to remember to turn my lights on when I enter a parking garage!

san rensho 05-31-2013 05:09 AM

You can also rig the fuse box so that the fog lights operate as running lights, but change out the bulbs to LEDs or you run the risk of burning the headlight housings if you have halogen (h7) bulbs.

JFP in PA 05-31-2013 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by san rensho (Post 345206)
You can also rig the fuse box so that the fog lights operate as running lights, but change out the bulbs to LEDs or you run the risk of burning the headlight housings if you have halogen (h7) bulbs.

Using fog lights as DRL is illegal in most states.


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