Snerlo's R36 DRL Mk2 Installation

**kamold** · 28-09-2015, 08:07 AM

Yeah none of them are genuine. If you want genuine go to powerbulbs.com

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**GLF118TSI** · 11-01-2017, 04:44 PM

Hi all, sorry to bring up an old thread. I got myself a set of this DRL as well, and found out that the chinese part was a poor copy of the OEM housing. It missed plenty of clipping points and became a very loose fit to the black housing trim and thus not fitting snug with the bumper. Anyone having the same issue?

Also, i'm planning to tap into the 12V fuse (10 amp) in the fuse box inside the engine bay. Exactly how do i do that? Do i bridge the thin gauge wire to the fuse itself? Any pointers appreciated!

**Pussbak** · 09-02-2017, 09:30 PM

Hi guys, a lot of great DIY tips here but if you really want to keep it simple grab a DRL controller off ebay for <$10.

CARCHET LED Daytime Running Light DRL Automatic On Off Controller New DC12V | eBay

Its basically a 2 wire installation. Red to constant +12V, Black to Negative and optional (3rd) wire to parkers for dimming function.
The output of the controller connects to LED lights of your choice.

The input feed to constant 12v (unswitched) detects voltage and switches on the LEDS when voltage reaches above a set value, for arguments sake say 12.8v.
The advantage of this is that when the ignition is on, the DRL's wont be, and will remain off while cranking.
Once engine is running, the battery voltage increase to >13v the controller switches on the DRL's.

When the engine is switched off there is about a 20sec delay until DRL switch off due to time taken for the voltage to drop below 12.8v at which point the DRL's switch off.

It doesn't get any easier than this, yes yes you get what you pay for but ive had success with this after 2 failures and the 3rd controller going strong for about 3 years.

The good aftermarket dedicated DRL's such as Hella Dayline have this circuit built in so it truly is a 2 wire installation if you opt not to use the dimming feature.
New & Genuine HELLA LEDayline 5 Daytime Running Lights 12V DRL LED Complete Kit | eBay

Other than using the controller another option is to tap into the fuel pump feed, this reason for this is that when the ignition turns on the pump will prime and then switch off until the engine starts which in turn turns on the DRL's.
This will prevent the DRL's from turning on whilst ignition ON without engine running.

**kamold** · 09-02-2017, 09:42 PM

The point of the kit is the LEDs are designed to fit into the existing turn signal housings, so look completely factory.
They look like how the car should have looked from factory.
Bunging on some random LEDs onto the bumper doesn't have the same effect.

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**Pussbak** · 09-02-2017, 10:34 PM

I agree with you 100% but the purpose of my post was to inform our fellow members of the various options of connecting (and i re-quote 'your LED of choice') DRL's to the electrical system to function as DRL's.
As far as random LED's its a case of 'Each to their own' but the Hella kit does offer quality as well as ease of installation.
I guess my point is not everyones technical ability is the same.

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**kamold** · 09-02-2017, 10:39 PM

Fair enough.
Each to their own.

My personal opinion is if DRLs don't look factory they just end up looking stuck on which detracts rather than adds to aesthetics.

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**Jakeys** · 10-02-2017, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by kamold

My personal opinion is if DRLs don't look factory they just end up looking stuck on which detracts rather than adds to aesthetics.

Agreed. This is the only reason I bought this kit as well, it's the only one that I feel actually works on the car visually. I wish it were a little nicer quality inside (Mainly the indicators) but it's hands down the best.

**kamold** · 10-02-2017, 07:52 AM

I installed a set for someone the other day and the build quality on them I think has been improved.
Mine have been fine since the initial leaking issue a few years back but it looks like they have taken some feedback onboard.