I have installed new LED quad lights on my XJ40 1994 which include LED Halos. The lights have a single wire to connect for DRL (daytime Running light) and one single wire for the indicators.

I have connected the indicator wire and it works fine

The other for DRL I wish to pick up a power supply (preferable in the engine near the front) which operates when the car is ignition ON but headlights are OFF.

Can anyone recommend a suitable supply and suggest the correct wire? (photo would be appreciated)

Cheers John

 

There are plenty of spots to get an ignition-switched voltage source, but I can't think of a single one with your requirement of being live only when the headlights are OFF.

 

thank you for your reply

I might have phrased that wrong I mean live when headlights are both OFF & ON

 

DRL's on Canadian models are switched on with the ignition so illuminated when cranking FWIW.

Larry

 

Larry, do you know if DRLs on Canadian cars are a function of the bulb failure modules, the central processor, or something else? No experience with them here in the states.

If so, it seems like a simple swap with the correct BFM would give you a very clean install of aftermarket DRLs without having to tap into all kinds of wires

 

I believe they are linked to the modules Nick - but it's been a while since I had a look at them - might be an idea to check the catalog for different part numbers for Canada?

Larry

ps I probably have a spare set in my stash.