I did the same thing to my 09 Sedan 3 each side only thing is 1-2 light blows out every 4-6 months :/. Different one every time, They were so inexpensive I bought 50 of them, Just a PAI to change lights 2-3 times a year. Looks great but I would have spent a little more to not have to change them this offten

 

Seems like the ideal drl controller for us would be one that turns on with ignition (not voltage), and dims with the parking lights.

Thoughts?

EDIT:

I keep seeing DRL controllers that state:

"No need to find that ignition wire anymore..."

So I guess the older generation used to require that?

 

Did you buy the Eagle eye LED bulbs. I bought 10 used 8 so have 2 for spares. Hope mine last longer. So far so good. Drove to FL and back with no issues.


Are you using voltage sensing controller/switch? I would make sure your giving your LED's a proper ground. This can lead to premature burn out.

 

9 times out of 10 my IPDM does not kick in and turn my DRL's off... But when they do, and I turn my parking lights on, then dial my brightness up to HI, and touch my dash screen illumination to day. Takes about 3 seconds and I can see dash and Info screen same as day.


But, in a perfect world My Infiniti wouldn't drop to 13.5 volts when running. :-)


Again, most the time it's in full charge mode. So no big deal and I LOVE my DRL LED's. I have remote start and I love firing my car up from a distance and seeing those LED's auto turn on. Helps to find car at night as well.

 

EXACTLY right. IF you find one let me know and I'll buy it and test it. But, I'm happy with current setup as rarely is my G37x Coupe going into IPDM mode... I'm working on schematics with master Nissan tech... May tap current off the Alternator or other power source before IPDM power wires direct to DRL controller... I just have to be sure what I tap is regulated power... not to exceed 14.7 volts etc... I'd sure hate to test the limits of my DRL controller / lights install the hard way by blowing them. I'm sure the controller has upper/lower limits but there is no data on generic components. If I find a 100% 14.+ volt source, I'll test and let you know the FIX. The downside to the Alt. direct wire method would be the lights would not stay on for 12 seconds after turning the car off, as their would be no voltage what so ever. But not much of a down side... just stating the obvious.


My cost on 10 Eagle eyes and Controller was less than $25 bucks. 8 ft of 4 wire insulated industrial trailer wire was $1.39/ft plus heat shrink butt connectors, zip ties, liquid and Scott 33+ electric tape, 14 gauge wire leads I soldered from lights to loomed wire another $20.


So for less than $50 I still think it's a low cost mod with HI appeal.


Is anyone else out there going to install them?

 

Originally Posted by G37Xtreme View Post

Seems like the ideal drl controller for us would be one that turns on with ignition (not voltage), and dims with the parking lights.

I'm sure with a little effort I could make such a Controller from Radio Shack components that does all the above. It would be larger and require the use of a 1-2 relays and then a simple resistor to limit the power going to the LED's to dim them. I made a such a dimmer for LED dash lights I installed on a classic car project that simply ran inline on the positive lead and cut the brightness 10-30% based on various ohms used. To much ohms (resistance) and the LEd's would fail to fire. Resistors are cheap so I bought several values and used the one that worked best. Mild heat was generated so I placed it in a small aluminum project box and free mounted the box close to the firewall.

For a simple setup a single relay wired direct to ignition lead would turn the lights on every single time... and a single relay wired into the positive lead to the lights would dim all the LED's all the time... but even when 30% dimmed, mine look PLENTY bright in the day... same as other OEM LED's I see. Being dimmed all the time one wouldn't have to worry about being to bright at night, getting flashed by oncoming traffic or worse, pulled over and ticketed.

But that would be my last case scenario as I'm very happy with my setup as is... and will test the alt. direct method when the weather warms up... It's -18 today in Iowa!

 

Diode Dynamics has a DRL controller for a WRX that is close to what I mentioned above. I've asked him if they're planning to modify that one, or to release something simpler for our Gs.

Their controller even lets you dial in how much you want the DRL to dim with the parking lights.

 

My current setup works so well. No need to upgrade / improve. I'm 99% Happy. Couldn't find the WRX DRL controller via Diode Dynamics. Of all the DRL controllers I've searched and found, I'd pick the one I bought over any of the others. Some allow to hook turn signal wires up so the DRL's would flash etc... Just one more thing to go wrong. Simple on / off and dim can't be beat. My DRL has one set of input and output for less wires to run and less connections to make. Most have Left and right side outputs. For $8 bucks delivered you just CAN'T go wrong with the Auto DRL controller from cenn2010 on ebay. Buy 2. :-)

 

That looks awesome. Good job!

 

Is this the DRL controller you bought?

LED Daytime Running Light DRL Relay Harness Auto Control on Off Switch US Stock | eBay

Or would this one do? Where did you hide the controller itself?

 

I was talking with them via PM. He sent me this link below, so maybe it's not released just yet, that video is only 2 weeks old. I'm hoping they can adapt it to the G. Unlike the WRX, I don't have an existing DRL relay. If I had a Canadian model, I'd have it. Which brings up another question, can I just add a relay to my car to enable Canadian drl functionality (fog lamps)? Do I have a disabled drl relay position in my fuse box? Even if I were able to use it, does my ecu ignore it because I have a U.S. model?
When Infiniti adds oem drl to our cars, how do they do it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwTl92M2WDI

 

NO. You got the seller correct, but not the DRL controller I used. The switch above is for a plug and play kit that's out there. You can cut the plug n play fittings off and use the + and - to power your LED lights if you want to separate your left and right sides... so when you tap into your turn signal leads your LED DRL's will flash with the blinkers... and if you hook up the headlight feed, they will turn off when your headlights are on... Or stay on at 100% bright if you do not hook up the headlight lead. Again, I think the flashing is just a more complicated DRL controller with more chances of failing.


I used the simple 5 wire DRL controller. On the first page of this post, I am pointing to the Controller in picture 4. It's mounted under the battery cover but outside the battery area. It's small. My thumb is pointing to the main wire lead I ran into the battery tray.


It's simple. It's cheap. It WORKS. No need to make it more complicated.

I'm running ALL 8 LED lights (3 watts each x 8 = 24 watts) off the single DRL controller. If you plan to run more than that you should install 2 DRL controllers to split the load.
Car Truck LED Daytime Running Light DRL Reley Harness Auto on Off Controller 12V | eBay

 

[QUOTE=G37Xtreme;3880546]I was talking with them via PM. He sent me this link below, so maybe it's not released just yet, that video is only 2 weeks old. I'm hoping they can adapt it to the G. Unlike the WRX, I don't have an existing DRL relay. If I had a Canadian model, I'd have it. Which brings up another question, can I just add a relay to my car to enable Canadian drl functionality (fog lamps)? Do I have a disabled drl relay position in my fuse box? Even if I were able to use it, does my ecu ignore it because I have a U.S. model?
When Infiniti adds oem drl to our cars, how do they do it?


I bought / installed the OEM DRL kit for my Murano LE ($480) 3 years ago. I replaced the reflector inside the headlight with the new 3 LED light one, ran the OEM harness to the engine fuse box and plugged a RELAY into the board in a blank spot. Then I had to run another loomed harness up the fender wall, through the firewall and attach inside the car and to the emergency brake... which turns the DRL's off. etc... About a 20 page install manual came with it and MOST could not DIY. Yes, the OEM kit interfaces with the fuse box / lights, etc. to make the DRL's turn on / off as intended by the factory. Relays are nothing but fuses, but have ability to switch on or off based on when powered or not powered etc...

Still cant beat the inexpensive and simple volt sensing auto on / off / Dim Controller I used. It's brilliant and FREE standing of the ECU / Fuse Box / Ignition swtich / etc... of the G. Works perfect until rare occasion IPDM turns on, but in ALL other cars would work 100%. I could simply rewire the dimming lead to switched power instead of to the parking lights... This way the DRL's would fire every time the car was started. They'd run in dim mode which is still very bright. The DRL's would still turn off 12 seconds after G was turned off due to 12v battery lead. etc... But I like the 100% bright and 50% dim ability as IPDM rarely kicks in and I can run with my parking lights on/DRL's on when IPDM turns on.


The WRX kit allows control of the lights on / off bright etc... in an easy plug n play kit... but in essence, it's doing the EXACT SAME thing the $8 DRL controller does. So to have them mod one for a simpler application such as the G, All they need to do is have a relay turn on 100% with switched power... that can come from a source at our engine fuse box... Then have a 12 volt (lights on) over ride relay attached to the dimmer that runs to the DRL's. This will probably cost you $50 bucks... It will fire the LED's all the time with no worry on the IPDM system, and dim the DRL's for night time use. It won't be complete plug n play unless they include connectors to wire into you light lead that you make, that way you can plug the lights into the resistor/relay box of the kit. I was NOT impressed with the install on the WRX. 18 gauge thin wire pinched in the fuse box cover, and 2 feet of bare wire and controller box being stuffed into hiding. BAD BAD BAD... Loom it, secure it with zip ties, water proof it etc... or it WILL not last.

 

How long did it take after you ordered the DRL controller to receive the unit?

 

3-4 days. Buy two to have a spare if needed or one for the next project. :-) That's what I did. Price can't be beat. Works flawlessly.