DRL's as parking lights

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Gabe1021

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What are you thoughts of having the DRLs as parking lights at night??? I think it would give it a better look, as I like having as much light as possible in the front of my truck.... I have the clear corners and Halo projectors in my 03 Hoe.... Has anyone done this mod?? Can anyone help with how I should go about doing this... I would like the DRL's to work normal during the day, and turn on as parking lights at night...

How can I wire this set up??

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greengumby

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This is for the High beam but it's the same mod so it can give yah an idea of what to do :)


DRL’s on with High Beam Headlights Mod
This mod will allow the DRL’s to turn on when the high beams are activated, while
retaining the normal day-time operation.
Parts needed (Total cost approx $15):
30 Amp Relay – Use weather sealed unit w/ 4 wire harness. Bosch or Hella are preferred.
30 Amp Fuse link
6 - ft of 14 gauge automotive wire.
2 - Female T-tap wire connectors red awg 18-22
2 - Male T-tap spades awg blue 14-16
1 – 1/4†ID Ring Connector blue awg 14-16
1 – 3/8†ID Ring Connector blue awg 14-16
10 – Nylon Tie straps

Instructions
1. Remove front driver-side head light assembly. This is accomplished by swinging
forward the L-Pins and raising upward to remove. Pull headlight assembly forward to
remove and disconnect high-beam and low-beam connectors and set to the side.
2. Pull back the plastic conduit on the high beam wiring and attach a Female T-tap
approx 3†from bulb connector on the Green wire. (If you have already completed the
4 Way Headlight and/or Fog Light Mod, bypass this step)
3. Find suitable grounded location to mount relay. Add 1/4†ring connector to wire
coming from relay terminal 85, and insert bolt through ring connector, relay mounting
bracket, and reinstall. Optionally, if the fuse link has a mounting tab, you can attempt
to mount together with relay.
4. Run one wire from relay terminal 86, to high beam t-tap with a male spade connector.
Run wire through rubber shroud to the headlamp assembly area. (If you have already
completed the 4 Way Headlight and/or Fog Light Mod, remove existing male spade
and cut off. Strip wire end and twist together both wires and use a new male spade
connector. You may need to go to a yellow 10-12 awg connector.)
5. Remove the DRL / Turn signal assembly. Looking down the cavity where the low
beams normally sit, you will see a gray tab. Depress this and the assembly will
disengage. Remove, disconnecting the DRL, and Parking / Turn signal connectors
and set to the side.
6. Pull back the plastic conduit on the DRL wiring and attach a Female T-Tap approx 2â€
from bulb connector on the Blue wire.
7. Run one wire from relay terminal 30, to the DRL t-tap with a male spade connector.
Again, route wire similarly through rubber shroud to the headlamp assembly area.
8. Run one wire from relay terminal 87 to one side of the fuse link.
9. Run one wire from the other side of the fuse link, to the red battery junction block
located near the drivers – side exhaust manifold. Open box and remove 17mm nut
taking care not to ground the tool. Crimp 3/8†ring connector on wire, insert ring
connector on post, and replace the nut and tighten. Close junction box and tie rap
wire along positive battery cable until you get near the fuse link and relay.
10. Reinstall DRL & headlamp assemblies.
Job is complete. When you engage the high beams, the DRL’s will fire up. All other
factory operation remains the same.
Notes: Take the time to properly seal all connections, properly support, and tie strap all
wires.
 
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