DRL on 02 Excursion Limited?
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DRL on 02 Excursion Limited?
I am trying to run the halo portion of my ebay fog lamps as DRL(s). I am reading conflicting information here but it seems that 02+ can have them but might not unless they are Canadian models.
The Auto lights work fine if I throw a hat on the sensor but that is not what I am trying to accomplish.
I see that there are ways to add DRL capacity but there seems to be conflicting information on how to do so.
Dog the fog lights if you want but they were free and are much better than the sandblasted looking stockers on the vehicle.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165553175896?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ofqbzgnusme&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=-tb4OJ_OS2-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Any pointers?
Thanks.
The Auto lights work fine if I throw a hat on the sensor but that is not what I am trying to accomplish.
I see that there are ways to add DRL capacity but there seems to be conflicting information on how to do so.
Dog the fog lights if you want but they were free and are much better than the sandblasted looking stockers on the vehicle.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165553175896?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ofqbzgnusme&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=-tb4OJ_OS2-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Any pointers?
Thanks.
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I mean you can take any switched 12 volt source ( switched means it comes on when you turn the key to run ) and use that to activate a relay that will light up your halos whenever you have the key on.
if you would like the halos to go off automatically when the headlights themselves come on, it’ll take two relays to get that done.
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if you would like the halos to go off automatically when the headlights themselves come on, it’ll take two relays to get that done.
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I mean you can take any switched 12 volt source ( switched means it comes on when you turn the key to run ) and use that to activate a relay that will light up your halos whenever you have the key on.
if you would like the halos to go off automatically when the headlights themselves come on, it’ll take two relays to get that done.
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if you would like the halos to go off automatically when the headlights themselves come on, it’ll take two relays to get that done.
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Why use a relay when the current draw is very low on the LED(s)? I can check with a dc clamp meter to be sure.
Can you think of a scenario where I would want to turn off the halos off when the headlights come on? I can't think of one but that doesn't mean there won't be a scenario I am not thinking of.
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You may be able to get away with powering the halos directly from the switched power source depending on what circuit it is.
As for why turn the halos off, well , you said you wanted DRL, and DRL’s turn off when the headlights come on, that’s the only reason I mentioned about turning them off when the headlights come on.
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As for why turn the halos off, well , you said you wanted DRL, and DRL’s turn off when the headlights come on, that’s the only reason I mentioned about turning them off when the headlights come on.
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You may be able to get away with powering the halos directly from the switched power source depending on what circuit it is.
As for why turn the halos off, well , you said you wanted DRL, and DRL’s turn off when the headlights come on, that’s the only reason I mentioned about turning them off when the headlights come on.
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As for why turn the halos off, well , you said you wanted DRL, and DRL’s turn off when the headlights come on, that’s the only reason I mentioned about turning them off when the headlights come on.
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