Make running lights?

That1Person · Feb 29, 2012

Hey is there any wire you can crossover or something like that to make my regular low beams into running lights, maybe a wire I can run to a switch to turn them off of I wanted? I have an 06' XE, and I just like the look of running lights. I did a search and I couldn't find what I am looking for... Thanks!

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vilim12 · Feb 29, 2012

You want your low beams as running lights?

Just turn your headlights on.

That1Person · Mar 1, 2012

vilim12 said:
You want your low beams as running lights?

Just turn your headlights on.

Oh sh!t why didn't I think of that ha. You got all the answers huh?

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That1Person · Mar 9, 2012

Anyone? Anyone atall?

gabriel c. · Mar 9, 2012

use a relay triggered by an ignition on only wire. it will only turn on the low beams only. you can get all the wires at the ipdm box in engine bay. but why do that?

That1Person · Mar 9, 2012

I just really like to look of running lights, dunno why, and I hate when I forget to turn off my lights and I get that loud annoying buzzing... I realize I need to tap into an accessory or ignition wire, just don't know where to...

vilim12 · Mar 9, 2012

That1Person said:
I just really like to look of running lights, dunno why, and I hate when I forget to turn off my lights and I get that loud annoying buzzing... I realize I need to tap into an accessory or ignition wire, just don't know where to...

Passenger side fuse box has good acc wires. I think the radio one will do you just fine

KC4xSV · Mar 9, 2012

That1Person said:
I just really like to look of running lights, dunno why, and I hate when I forget to turn off my lights and I get that loud annoying buzzing... I realize I need to tap into an accessory or ignition wire, just don't know where to...

not trying to be a smart-a$$ - but what happens if you forget to turn off your "DRL" :huh: How is that different from forgetting to turn off you headlights?

pvill61 · Mar 9, 2012

Do you want only the headlights on? Or both the headlights and parking lights?

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That1Person · Mar 9, 2012

pvill61 said:
Do you want only the headlights on? Or both the headlights and parking lights?

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Either or really... Can't have too many lights!

KC4xSV said:
not trying to be a smart-a$$ - but what happens if you forget to turn off your "DRL" :huh: How is that different from forgetting to turn off you headlights?

If it's connected to an accessory wire the lights would only be on if the truck is on...

Another good reason I want these running lights is that I have a 1-way remote start, which means I just push a button and hope my truck starts, it has no confirmation if my truck is running or not. The parking lights come on but most all of the time I cant see them... if my headlights were on my life would be easier! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! :ftard:

gabriel c. · Mar 11, 2012

That1Person said:
Either or really... Can't have too many lights!

If it's connected to an accessory wire the lights would only be on if the truck is on...

Another good reason I want these running lights is that I have a 1-way remote start, which means I just push a button and hope my truck starts, it has no confirmation if my truck is running or not. The parking lights come on but most all of the time I cant see them... if my headlights were on my life would be easier! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! :ftard:

why not use a relay on the parking light wire from the remote starter and trigger both the headlights and parking lights.

That1Person · Mar 11, 2012

gabriel c. said:
why not use a relay on the parking light wire from the remote starter and trigger both the headlights and parking lights.

That is a good idea... Thank you sir, I might just do that! Probably better for the life of my HID's I got comin.

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KC4xSV · Mar 11, 2012

gabriel c. said:
why not use a relay on the parking light wire from the remote starter and trigger both the headlights and parking lights.

Ah - you beat me to it. I was going to suggest a set-up which I used to control my headlights on my previous 4by. Use a relay to catch a trigger-signal from a brake-light wire. That way, the DRLs don't come on until the brake pedal has been pushed. (that trigger signal won't be constant, so you need to make the DRL circuit 'latch'.)

That1Person · Mar 11, 2012

Good info thanks for the input guys!

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gusman · Mar 12, 2012

Im pretty sure trucks sold in canada had DRL's? I don't know where I read that but it could be as simple as a ECM flash. I'm pretty sure it was this forum where I read Canada requires DRL's and thats why those titans come from the factory with the low beams always on..

That1Person · Mar 12, 2012

gusman said:
Im pretty sure trucks sold in canada had DRL's? I don't know where I read that but it could be as simple as a ECM flash. I'm pretty sure it was this forum where I read Canada requires DRL's and thats why those titans come from the factory with the low beams always on..

Yeah I have a friends from canada and he says its law in canada to have them, but he said they would just usually rig up their own system... Maybe ill check the dealer and see what they say

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