Sanity check on DRL conversion

[JimInRadfordVA]

What I'd like to do is eliminate the standard DRLs so I have regular headlights. Then, I'd like to use LED strips under the headlights as DRLs.

The proper way to do this is to install a DRL killer kit, then install the LED strips and wire them to any circuit that is on when the engine is running. Correct? Am I missing something?

 

[Blckshdw]

Am I missing something?

Only thing you're missing, is having it done already. Now cut that mod bug loose and let it go!

I used fuse 22 in the front block for my LED strips/demon eyes.

 

[Sparky]

That is basically what I did on my Trailblazer. Only functional difference is they are on anytime the engine is running, not just while in gear like factory. Also, they'll stay on when you turn your headlights on, unless you put a relay or something in to switch them off when you hit the parking lights or low beams (I opted for parking lights turning off the DRL as I set mine up in a switchback style).

 

[JimInRadfordVA]

I've seen reference to a DRL killer that retains the auto headlight function. Can I get a link to this mod, please?

That is basically what I did on my Trailblazer. Only functional difference is they are on anytime the engine is running, not just while in gear like factory. Also, they'll stay on when you turn your headlights on, unless you put a relay or something in to switch them off when you hit the parking lights or low beams (I opted for parking lights turning off the DRL as I set mine up in a switchback style).

Can you give me a schematic for this, please?

Only thing you're missing, is having it done already. Now cut that mod bug loose and let it go!

I used fuse 22 in the front block for my LED strips/demon eyes.

Can you post a picture of what these look like? Thanks.

 

[Sparky]

Please use the multi quote function

It is simple, you use the normally closed pins on the relay for the DRL you have, then the coil of the relay is triggered by the parking light circuit. When the parking lights turn on, it energizes the coil, which opens the circuit to the DRL and they shut off.

Basic relay circuit is all it is. First hit via google images

 

[Trkdrvremt]

You can also contact @Midnyteryder196 ... He has a way you can move your drls....

 

[JimInRadfordVA]

You can also contact @Midnyteryder196 ... He has a way you can move your drls....

Thanks. Message inbound

Please use the multi quote function

It is simple, you use the normally closed pins on the relay for the DRL you have, then the coil of the relay is triggered by the parking light circuit. When the parking lights turn on, it energizes the coil, which opens the circuit to the DRL and they shut off.

Basic relay circuit is all it is. First hit via google images

OK. I understand the circuit. Thanks.

 

[Midnyteryder196]

In theory it's pretty simple, although I haven't tested with "just" a light source.. My testing has been though another relay but it really should work all the same to power led strips.

Check out my write up for fog drl, but instead of tapping into the fog circuit, run the wire from pin 87a out to your strips. That wire will be the ground for your strips.
Run a fused power wire to the strips, and it should function just like your low beam drl did. Will only come on in gear, during the day. Will shut off when auto lights come on, or when you turn your headlight switch to park or headlight. Also they will become your nighttime perimeter lighting when remote unlocking.

I can also set you up with a relay for it also, just check out http://dmwalrad.wix.com/gmt-mods and order the fog drl relay setup.

 

[Midnyteryder196]

Just an update.. It does work with led strips. I made a little harness and tried out some strips I had laying around and the strips function just like the low beam drl.

 

[JimInRadfordVA]

Excellent! I'll get an order together for the fog DRL relay setup. Now, on to pick out the LEDs...

 

[richphotos]

This is helpful info in here. Good stuff.
I am going to be doing the relay mod to disable to DRL from the link in this thread. Thanks for that link!