EricRN Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 What about the relay for having them on as DRLs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 What about the relay for having them on as DRLs? A normal auto relay can be used. Do you know the operation of a relay or should I post a diagram? Basics if it helps: 30 should be connect to 12V+, 85 should go to ground, and 86 should go to the ignition wire, and finally 87 (not 87a) should go to the DRL + side. The DRL - side should go to ground. Theory: When 86 gets 12V and completes the circuit to 85, 30 (+) will connect to 87 internally and give it 12V. That should complete the DRL circuit and it will light. I always refer to this site when in doubt: http://www.the12volt.com/relays/relays.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricRN Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Thanks dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaoz Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Here's a shot of my light strips on with ignitoin relay= D When you mean plug and play did you have to mount these or is there already a light there that you just unplugged and put this in its place? Do you have photos from behind? Does the edge lens stay and this is just a bulb replacement? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiaosenliu Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 HELLO, I JUST PURCHASED MY EDGE 2011 SE AND LOOKING TO BUY THE DRL LED BARS THAT COMES IN THE SEL AND LIMITED MODELS I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING AND SEARCHING ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND I COULDN'T FIND ANY OEM ONES NOT EVEN EBAY IF YOU GUYS KNOW WHERE TO FIND THEM PLEASE LET ME KNOW THANKS Hey,man Have you installed the led?? I got a se and have same satiation. need help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Hey,man Have you installed the led?? I got a se and have same satiation. need help Check this thread http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?/topic/7905-led-strip-retrofit-11-limited-diy/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiaosenliu Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Check this thread http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?/topic/7905-led-strip-retrofit-11-limited-diy/ It's you again, man. Thanks for you help. Where can i get the white kit first?? I think that they are oem and only fit into our edge. So should I order the white kit from ford or from somewhere else??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 It's you again, man. Thanks for you help. Where can i get the white kit first?? I think that they are oem and only fit into our edge. So should I order the white kit from ford or from somewhere else??? There's a bunch of different ones available, but I think a couple members posted about using this one: http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Philips-Day-Light-LED-Daytime-Running-Lights-DRL-p/led_ddl_sku_7c.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrown41 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hello, I just picked up a set of stock lights for my SE thinking the wiring would be there. Anybody know where I could pick up the connectors or have a part number off of their connector. I would be happy just hooking up the stock bling lights, but would at least like to use the proper connectors. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkriff Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Hello, I just picked up a set of stock lights for my SE thinking the wiring would be there. Anybody know where I could pick up the connectors or have a part number off of their connector. I would be happy just hooking up the stock bling lights, but would at least like to use the proper connectors. Thanks Hi. Where did you get them? I heard from myb dealer here in Colombia that the wiring for the drl comes from the oem limited (with stock hid) lamps. Here they cost about 900 us dollars each :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Bbrown41, tell your dealership that you want two of these: 3U2Z-14S411-BXAB Darkriff, el concesionario no dice la verdad. No hay un modelo "sport" en Colombia, pero aqui, el "sport" no tiene luces HID, pero tiene luces estacionamientos. On a side note (irony intended,) anyone notice what the Chinese get that we don't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkriff Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Bbrown41, tell your dealership that you want two of these: 3U2Z-14S411-BXAB Darkriff, el concesionario no dice la verdad. No hay un modelo "sport" en Colombia, pero aqui, el "sport" no tiene luces HID, pero tiene luces estacionamientos. On a side note (irony intended,) anyone notice what the Chinese get that we don't? Nooo here they sell the same limited that u have up there the one with hid touch panel full sunroof. Voice recognition and all that stuff but is 3.5 anyway is expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrown41 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Dingo, Thanks for the Part Number. I called my dealer and for just $54.00 each I can get them. I think I may cut up the lights and add LED Fogs for just a little more. But Thanks for the info. Darkriff, I picked up the lights off of Ebay, thinking the wiring would be in place. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Bbrown41, tell your dealership that you want two of these: 3U2Z-14S411-BXAB Darkriff, el concesionario no dice la verdad. No hay un modelo "sport" en Colombia, pero aqui, el "sport" no tiene luces HID, pero tiene luces estacionamientos. On a side note (irony intended,) anyone notice what the Chinese get that we don't? That cool vapor color? or the not-so-cool side markers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 bbrown, here's a list of other crap that uses that same plug. Do with this knowledge what you'd like: A/C Compressor Clutch EGR Cooler Outlet Electronic Locking Differential Horn Lamp - CHMSL (Center High Mount Stop Lamp) Lamp - Rear Park Lamp - Reverse Lamp - Side Marker Motor - Adjustable Pedal Sensor - Adjustable Pedal Sensor - Brake Fluid Level Sensor - Cam Shaft Position Sensor - Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor - Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor - Liftgate Obstacle Sensor - Oil Level Sensor - Output Shaft Speed Sensor - Speed Solenoid - Engine Variable Timing Speaker - Door Speaker - Front Speaker - Rear Speaker - Subwoofer Speaker - Tweeter - LH - Front Switch - A/C Compressor Clutch Cycling Switch - Backup Lamp Switch - Deck Lid / Hatch Release Switch - Deck Lid / Lift Gate Ajar Switch - Hood Ajar Switch - Lift Gate Glass Ajar Switch - Power Liftgate Switch - Reverse Park Aid Cal, both. And don't lie, if that sidemarker light had a clear or smoke lens, you'd be all over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrown41 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Dingo, Thanks. Looks like a trip to the salvage yard is in my near future. I assume this list will apply to older fords as well. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 That listing is for a 2011 edge only. I can't verify anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantz Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Has anyone tried to splice the DRL's into the LED strips? I have a Canadian Edge and thus the DRL's are setup in the headlamps.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWS Alpine Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) Has anyone tried to splice the DRL's into the LED strips? I have a Canadian Edge and thus the DRL's are setup in the headlamps.... The OEM light bars are not bright enough for DRL use. They are just parking lamps. You need to mod them with the brighter light bars. Edited December 8, 2011 by NWS Alpine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Here's a shot of my light strips on with ignitoin relay= D I'm new on this post, I love the brightness of your set up. Are those a direct fit light? Or are they factory lights with a mod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayoVac Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 What do you guys think of this Phillips Set? It seems to have a nice DRL box and a few more LEDs (8). Sure it is a bit more money, but it might be worth it. Amazon Link Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayoVac Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 If you're looking to convert / retrofit them into the OEM vertical light strips in the front bumper, these would be too long to fit into the OEM housing or into the the bare opening. The maximum length of the DRL is about 7.5". If your just looking to install these in between the vertical bars of the grill, then they will be fine. I've never used these Phillips, but I have seen some good reviews on them. In case you're interested in retrofitting the OEM vertical parking light to DRLs, here's a link to my retrofit video & photos: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?/topic/7905-led-strip-retrofit-11-limited-diy/page__view__findpost__p__72486 Where did you find the dimensions for the Phillips? I have been searching everywhere, but can't seem to find and size information on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayoVac Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 If you're looking to convert / retrofit them into the OEM vertical light strips in the front bumper, these would be too long to fit into the OEM housing or into the the bare opening. The maximum length of the DRL is about 7.5". If your just looking to install these in between the vertical bars of the grill, then they will be fine. I've never used these Phillips, but I have seen some good reviews on them. In case you're interested in retrofitting the OEM vertical parking light to DRLs, here's a link to my retrofit video & photos: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?/topic/7905-led-strip-retrofit-11-limited-diy/page__view__findpost__p__72486 After some searching... I found a guy on some Porche forums state the measurements for the 8 LED are "8s dimensions: 165x18x35mm". I also contacted an eBay seller with them, they opened the box and measured and responded 16.3 cm x 1.7 cm x 3 cm. So it looks like about 6.5" x .7" x 1.3". Does that sound like they would fit? Yes I would be doing as you have, cutting up the existing stock light in my 2012 Limited to fit this behind the existing lens etc. Thanks for any info, Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayoVac Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 RayoVac, The 6.5" length is good, but what really gets me excited is the 0.7" width! At that width, I may actually be able to slide this DRL housing in between the dual light bars, positioning the DRL lens directly beneath the OEM strip lens. This in turn brings the DRL out to a point where the dual light bars would no longer restrict the beam width and allow a much wider beam spread out to the sides. I'll need to confirm the the gap dimension between the dual light bars before I can say for sure. In reading on the Porche forums where I found them talking about the size, there were a number of comments on HOW bright this sucker is!!! Annnnd I kind of think the dual level of light might be useful. They intend you to use it as DRL full bright, but then to dim down when you have your headlights on. I would probably add a relay in that would run off the bright (which ever controls the shutter on HIDs) and use the relay to break the sense wire. So my goal would be Full Bright in DRL mode. Dimmed with low beams. Full Bright with High Beams. Of course if they don't turn out to be as bright as everyone is making them out to be, I will just run them in in FULL DRL mode 100% of the time and not even hook up the sensing wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 They're very bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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