I am a Canadian. Ontario law requires DRL before a vehicle can be tagged/registered. My US model '08 XK does not have DRL, however, I don't want the LED-type DRL--I want the OEM headlights to turn with engine start. Is there an existing setting that needs to be turned on or is there a kit available that will make this happen? I'm not sure whether this issue is covered in another thread. If it is, I'd like to be directed to it.
Brian Walker
Ottawa ON

Hi, if you search another post i did a while back, you'll find some wiring instructions you can use.
I have mine working perfectly.
Heres a link to my other post.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...ed-cars-66870/

Brian, as far as im aware your only option is to bypass your car headlights wiring and using a relay setup that switches on/off with ignition. Not really recommended if you're running xenon bulbs. Also may void your warranty if you tinker too much with original wiring.

Where did you get them, were they expensive and are they the original Jaguar approved ones?

I spoke to a Jaguar dealer in London who said he wouldn't help wire them in, but would recommend wiring them directly to the side lamps!!

Thanks,

Please tell me how you passed the wiring from the lights into the engine bay. If drilling was done, how and where did you do it?

Thank you,
Avanarty

There is a spare 12v ign live feed in the fuse box located under the bonnet. The handbook states it is a "12+ ignition", test it with volt meter and it will only come on with ignition switch.

I have an '07 XK manufactured for the US market. When I purchased my car I had the dealer turn on the DRL feature, since it is off for the US market. They simply hook up the computer and enable the feature. Cost me about $100 for the service.

I really like how they look on your XF. I'm not clear on how you did the install. Did you remove the headlamps? When you placed both strips back to back, how did you position them so both sets would be visible? I also don't understand how you used the fasteners. I apologize for all the questions, I just want to understand because yours looks better than any I have seen.

I'd try a search for this topic as I thought someone did a how to or an explanation of the blade type install with photos.

im a fan of the OEM LED lights........but those ebay strips look tacky :X

My BMW had DRL, why not on the Jag in the US? If it is a software issue, I would like to see if my dealer can have them turned on.

They can do it!

Make sure the stripe are the edge lit style. Some have the LED directing light from the side edge ans some are more visible from the flat surface.
Most of the strips available from the auto supply chains are the flat type but there are edge styles available.

My advise is to stay away from these strips. They are nothing like oem or bright enough and bulbs burn out very quickly. See a blade install I did a year ago on an xf. Search "jaguar xf drl mod" on youtube...short clip on the finished look. Let me know what you think?

You're right about strips burning out. I myself have the adamesh chrome blades with the drl built in. Required removing the bumper. But I do use the strips for interior footwell lighting and such.

I installed my adamesh blade drl set myself. These were not the stick on style they have but the "factory" arden style. The instructions that came with them were very clear and shows how to remove the bumper and everything. It helps to have a friend to hold the bumper while installing. And a blanket to lay it on. Most important thing is being careful disconnecting the parking sensor and having the right tools.
I did find a post explaining how to remove the front bumper that helped a lot.

The middle pin on the bottom of the connector plug to heaslight unit is 12V supply when ignition is on ( blue wire), if you have DRL with flashing amber indicators, the middle pin directly above is for indicators (yellow/violet wire) this worked perfectly for mine.

I put some on just below the grill