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UPDATE: FIRE!
READ THIS THREAD FIRST: http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12040
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Well, I bit the bullet, pulled out the trusty multimeter, and installed an aftermarket DRL kit. The DRLs light the headlights only (not the tails or running lights) when the car's running. It works well, but the installation wasn't as painless as I had hoped, especially based on my search for aftermarket, plug-and-play units. My goal was to find one that required no cutting, splicing or tapping so I could leave all the OEM harnesses and wires intact.
Unfortunately, even though I thought I found such a kit, "plug and play" was not the case and I had to spend a few hours doing custom (although basic) wiring harnesses and mods (the mods really only took 30 minutes, but I had to track down all the parts). Adding to the confusion: three different answers on how bright the DRLs actually are (as a % of regular headlight brightness). An email from the manufacturer's tech people says it's 65%. The box says it's 60%, and the installation instructions say it's 80%. Here's a pic of what the result looks like. I'd guess that they're about 65% of regular headlight brightness.
I'll post a handful of replies with comments and additional install pics.
UPDATE: FIRE!
READ THIS THREAD FIRST: http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12040
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Well, I bit the bullet, pulled out the trusty multimeter, and installed an aftermarket DRL kit. The DRLs light the headlights only (not the tails or running lights) when the car's running. It works well, but the installation wasn't as painless as I had hoped, especially based on my search for aftermarket, plug-and-play units. My goal was to find one that required no cutting, splicing or tapping so I could leave all the OEM harnesses and wires intact.
Unfortunately, even though I thought I found such a kit, "plug and play" was not the case and I had to spend a few hours doing custom (although basic) wiring harnesses and mods (the mods really only took 30 minutes, but I had to track down all the parts). Adding to the confusion: three different answers on how bright the DRLs actually are (as a % of regular headlight brightness). An email from the manufacturer's tech people says it's 65%. The box says it's 60%, and the installation instructions say it's 80%. Here's a pic of what the result looks like. I'd guess that they're about 65% of regular headlight brightness.
I'll post a handful of replies with comments and additional install pics.
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