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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 10:16 PM
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First let me start by saying im no where near a mechanic our tech of any sort so if the question is a simple one.. Bare with me

Im going to be attempting to install led drl's on my front bumper.. To my understanding I can wire both lights together. Then ground the neg. And run the pos. To a fuse.
My question is what would be the best fuse to wire the positive to and where is it located?

Further more if there is a better way to achieve my drl's please let me know

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Old Jul 4, 2014 | 01:20 AM
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Ask dealer to enable what you have already?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2014 | 05:45 AM
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That's a good idea but from here, sheesh, the dealer is very very far
 
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Old Jul 4, 2014 | 07:36 AM
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Buy Mongoose JLR & DIY.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2014 | 10:33 PM
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I used a cheap test light to find a fuse that was only hot when the ignition was in the on position. I tapped into fuse #F38.
 

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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Bad Cattitude
I used a cheap test light to find a fuse that was only hot when the ignition was in the on position. I tapped into fuse #F38.
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Bad Cattitude
I used a cheap test light to find a fuse that was only hot when the ignition was in the on position. I tapped into fuse #F38.
Ok I used #f38
But tge lights are on always even when the car is off. Did u ground the negative?
I wrapped the positive wire around the post of the fuse. And grounded the negative to a bolt under the hood. Am I doing something wrong here?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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That sounds like a kludge (bodge) that will fail later if not sooner.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 05:34 PM
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Im no electrician, nor mechanic.. Any helpful is appreciated
 

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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Sonspit
First let me start by saying im no where near a mechanic our tech of any sort so if the question is a simple one.. Im going to be attempting to install led drl's on my front bumper.. To my understanding I can wire both lights together. Then ground the neg. And run the pos. To a fuse.
My question is what would be the best fuse to wire the positive to and where is it located?
Further more if there is a better way to achieve my drl's please let me know...
Trying to retrofit daytime running lamps (DRLs) to a vehicle that is not required to have them can lead to many possible electrical adventures.

I believe there is a saying in American English to cover this type of activity I have heard friends use: 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'...
 
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