| [GMCnet] Questions about Daytime Running Lamps DRL [message #318284] |
Wed, 31 May 2017 18:58  |
glwgmc
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Why go to all that bother? Power whatever you want for DLR via a simple key on relay. Bosch, Hella and lots of ebay sources sell small, linear led clusters that can stick to the top of one bar in your grill. They consume almost no power, don’t bother on coming drivers, can be seen for miles, and are on whenever the key is. No need to tie into anything having to do with your OEM lights. KISS
Jerry
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2017 10:34:47 -0600
From: David H. Jarvis
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Questions about Daytime Running Lamps DRL
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I imported a '94 Caprice wagon from USA.
To pass inspection it had to have DRL's.
I took it to a gov't recommended shop and they installed the gizmo.
There is a wire wrapped around a spark plug wire that allows the lights to be on when the engine is running.
"Induction"?
What I don't like about DRL's is the fact that your dash lights may come on with them.
This gives the false impression that all your lights are on.
The tail lights are not on. This is not good in bad weather and at night.
I think that problem has been addressed with newer cars.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Questions about Daytime Running Lamps DRL [message #318287 is a reply to message #318284] |
Wed, 31 May 2017 19:43  |
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Matt Colie
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glwgmc wrote on Wed, 31 May 2017 19:58Why go to all that bother? Power whatever you want for DLR via a simple key on relay. Bosch, Hella and lots of ebay sources sell small, linear led clusters that can stick to the top of one bar in your grill. They consume almost no power, don't bother on coming drivers, can be seen for miles, and are on whenever the key is. No need to tie into anything having to do with your OEM lights. KISS
Jerry
Jerry,
The simple answer is that most of the LED assemblies that are suitable are so bright that they will wash out the facing driver's ability to see and understand a front turn signal. This leaves two options in my way of thinking.
1 - Do a complex job of shutting down the DRL with the turn indicator operation. (Complex with reprogramming the body control module.
2 - Install a second turn indicator that is far enough removed so this is not an issue.
I'll let you know which I do.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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