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-   -   DRL on with headlights MOD (http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-do-yourself/79168-drl-headlights-mod.html)

Abntroop 08-26-2016 12:18 PM

Just wrapped up with mine! Great write up! Thank you!

congteco 11-16-2016 09:59 PM

Hey guys.

I noticed when I first start the car in the morning both drl wont light up. I decided to drive the car around my town then went home to cool off. I started the car again few minutes later and both drl lit up. Anyone having this issue?

Thanks in advance.

Chris

BLK N-Z34 12-03-2016 02:25 AM

Will this mod work the same way for the 2017 Nismo? Trying to do this to my Z.

Karnak 12-03-2016 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLK N-Z34 (Post 3585394)
Will this mod work the same way for the 2017 Nismo? Trying to do this to my Z.

I think it should, don't think there is any difference between the Fuse module of the nismo vs the touring sport etc and I just did mine a few weeks back and worked like a charm.

BLK N-Z34 12-03-2016 07:57 PM

How difficult would it be to wire them to a switch so they can be controlled manually?

killrain 12-05-2016 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk n-z34 (Post 3585651)
how difficult would it be to wire them to a switch so they can be controlled manually?

post #79. Page 6.

mattross1313 12-06-2016 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killrain (Post 3586272)
post #79. Page 6.

If I'm reading the switch thread correctly (More than possibly not), the switch would kill all power to DRL's so they would not work regardless or time of day or headlights. Which isn't a problem.

My follow up question here is - could the wires be laid out in such a way that the DRLs could run all the time with engine power, as most people have done in this thread. OR be switched back to the stock way of dimming/turning off at night?

I ask as in the UK I can imagine having DRLs at full strength with headlights on would fail our MOT (Annual Vehicle Check).

I am just looking into options as I would love to do this mod for 364 days of the year, then on MOT day flick it back to OEM, pass my MOT, then flick it back to always ON mode.

I need to dig into switches and wiring a little more but 2x the below switch could work? One for the red wire and one for the beige. Both switches to position 1 would work OEM setup, flick them both to position 2 and hey presto, they stay on at night.

https://www.circuitspecialists.com/66-2246.html


EDIT.
Just found a DPDT all in one switch which should do the job.
http://cpc.farnell.com/molveno/b41lc...Gx&CMP=CPC-PLA

Kzonts 12-06-2016 12:08 PM

This is a great mod. Mine is done! Sweet....

Curtis_J 12-27-2016 07:00 AM

Don't know how I'm only seeing this now! Looks great, I'll be doing it as soon as I can get a free hour to sneak into the garage. I grew up with an electronics technician, so I have a passing understanding of the lingo; and I believe the "spade" everyone is referring to is also called a male quick disconnect terminal, which you can either buy pre-insulated and attach by crimping onto the wire, or you can get a non-insulated version which you can soldier and heat-shrink to insulate. These are normally measured in either 1000ths of an inch or mm, depending on the country of origin. People seem to be buying a .250" and filing it down, but I believe a 0.187" (4.75mm) would be the appropriate size. I'm not sure if I have one down in the shed, but either way, I'll put my hands on one and let everyone know for sure as soon as I can.

copija123 05-30-2017 09:02 AM

Complete
 
Great mod easy to do, someone should of said i need a new connector and wire

killrain 05-30-2017 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by copija123 (Post 3658206)
Great mod easy to do, someone should of said i need a new connector and wire

On the first page, steps 7and 8 do state that.
If thats what you were referring to.

Ghost116 07-10-2017 08:08 PM

Just double checking on acc the drl do not come on right? Thinking of the drive in lol


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silverx 07-27-2017 03:17 PM

New user to this forum just in hopes of doing this mod on my first 370z. I was curious if anybody can tell me if this is video is works for the z? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0DzMU1a6a8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0DzMU1a6a8

tdman77 07-31-2017 06:32 PM

My first mod
 
Just did this mod. Very simple took about 30min total from start to finish.

The GTR vid is similar but the wire colors on the Z is red and tan and the 12v power tap is the empty relay slot.

silverx 07-31-2017 11:25 PM

I am nowhere close to understanding how all the electrical connections work. Was only wondering if the method used for the GTR would work for the Z, just to make the process simpler instead of having to disconnect/cut wires. This thread is quite old, glad to get a response.


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