ALLEN007 Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 I have a 2012 Limited that has the LED lights in the front bumper. Is there any way (modification) that will allow them to stay on all day? I know you can purchase aftermarket. Thought I would check this direction first. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs2015EdgeSport Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 I had a 2011 Ford Escape (prior to my new Edge) that did not have Daytime Running Lights... so I found a kit made for Mustangs that worked very well on the Escape, using the park/turn signal lamps as running lights! The only problem is that it was made for the older-style incandescent bulbs, not the newer LED's. Perhaps an internet search for "LED Running Light Module" might turn-up something that could work for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN007 Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Thanks. I know they make an aftermarket kit for it. I was hoping to use the existing lights somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizard Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 The trim lights in the bumper are nowhere near bright enough to provide any useful function as DRLs. However, making them function similarly to real DRLs is quite simple. All you need to do is cut the power wire (yellow/blue) and patch it to an ignition controlled source. There are a couple of ignition switched fuses in the under-hood fuse box that can be tapped into. Make sure you fuse your new wiring separately - no more than 5 amps total for both sides. The aftermarket modules to convert turn signals into DRLs give you the most bang for the buck... webelectricproducts.com has a universal kit that works very well with either incandescent or LED bulbs for around $40. That being said, the replacement bumper trim lights from http://www.DAYTIMEBrightLites.com are by far the coolest way to add functional DRLs and auxiliary turn signals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN007 Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Thanks for the info. I believe I'll order the Brightlites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwf78155 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I did the DRL/Fog Lights from Dan at daytimebrightlites and they are fantastic. Stay on all the time when driving , dim a tad when the head lights come on, and a easy install with great instructions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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