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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2303   
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Hello mk1collector
You ask a good question, and I too have come at this from a 'habit' of driving always with my side lights on. I have a set of Lyra DRL which I'm about to fit. They are designed to work, as I understand it, in a way now required for UK DRLs (dangerous comment I know, thinking you know something) They are wired into a Permanent Live (Battery via a 2A fuse) + the Side Lights and Earth. The Lamps automatically come on with the ignition (when Engine is Started) and are in Daytime Running Lamp Mode (long reach beam) when the side lights are switched on they reduce in brightness + create a Night Styling Function (shorter reach beam) My issue (not related to your question) is that I want to place them where technically they would be illegal behind my KBX grill as shown...they would be too close together as the placement diagram shows. May add in a switch to cut them out for MOT's or may just place them under the headlights in a way as yet to be determined  Click image to enlarge What I want to do
What I should do What I have Good Luck with yours SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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18th Nov 2016 2:25pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2303
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Hi flydive
Wiring Instructions read: White Wire to battery + terminal with a 2A Fuse (I would connect this via a blue sea terminal fuse box / already fitted on mine) Yellow Wire to Vehicle Side Lights Black Wire to Earth 'The built in automatic switching unit allows the lights to be illuminated as soon as the engine is switched on. Once the side lights are switched on the lamps will reduce in brightness to create a night styling function' May turn out somewhat different when installed but appears simple from Instructions...  SKIP
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18th Nov 2016 3:18pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6772  
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Thanks for the info skip
 I didn't realise about the regs for placement but I think I'll be ok as I'm going for a reasonably standard drl bumper. Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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18th Nov 2016 3:27pm |
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| flydive Member Since: 27 Aug 2015 Location: Lugano Posts: 290  
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Well, I guess that the switch on is based on the increased voltage given by the alternator with engine running vs battery at rest.
Probably means that they will not work with a failure of the charging system? And, will they come on with if you connect a charger (CTEK) to top up the battery? |
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18th Nov 2016 3:37pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2303
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Hello All
Finally got around to installing my DRL's (Lyra Dual Function Day - Night Lamps (BRL0398) Apparently simple enough... ...but Not working as expected...
I'd appreciate any thoughts from those who know something about DRL's and how they work (or general electrickery...) from the following description... These lights work 'in-line' with the OP (original post) they remain working (in a different mode) when the side lights or headlights are in operation. They have two basic modes of operation... 1. High intensity Day Time running (when no other lights are in operation) 2. Low intensity Night Time running (or Day Time...but when the Side Lights or dipped / main beam Headlights are in operation). There is also a change in the projected length / throw of the DRL light beams... I wired these into the Defender 'exactly' as per the instructions. (The only change was to extend the + and - wires provided, as the 'loom' wouldn't reach the Battery location on a Land Rover...this kit assumes a normal under bonnet battery location). White (1) = + (12V Supply) Black (3) = - (Earth) Yellow (D)= Side Light (Switching Circuit) Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge So what have I got... 
Turn Engine On and DRL's illuminate in their Day Time (High) mode... Click image to enlarge Within 1 minute one DRL goes out... Click image to enlarge Within a further 10-15 Seconds, the second DRL goes out... Click image to enlarge Turn the Engine Off then On again...back to... Click image to enlarge Turn on the Side Lights and the DRL's switch to their Night Time (Low) mode... Click image to enlarge Within 1-2 minutes (a slightly longer time period) one DRL goes out... Click image to enlarge Within a further 10-15 Seconds, the second DRL goes out... Click image to enlarge Turn the Engine Off then On again...back to... Click image to enlarge Turn on the Side Lights and the Dipped Beam Headlights and the DRL's switch to their Night Time (Low) mode... BUT STAY ON (well have done for over 10 minutes when tested) Click image to enlarge Anyone have any ideas as to why these DRL's are working in this manner...
Thanks...(and confused... ) SKIP
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28th Aug 2017 3:10pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Where exactly have you made the three connections? First thought is that you've somehow earthed it to the same circuit as the interior lights and so they're going out in time with those lights dimming. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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28th Aug 2017 3:44pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2303
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Hello LandRoverAnorak (
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Good thought...but no...(i'm fairly sure) To answer your question Both the Positive and Negative Wires are run directly back to the Battery and connected via a Blue Sea Terminal Kit (providing 4 fused + 'additions' and 4 Earthing Point - 'additions') Click image to enlarge The 3rd Wire (Yellow on this kit) is connected to the + Side Feed for the Side Lights. Click image to enlarge Not relevant to your Question but here is the support bracket I made to mount the lights behind the Front Grill (so that everything stays in place when its removed). Click image to enlarge My understanding of DRL's is that they can be controlled 'simply' by an Automated ON - OFF Controller (DRL's ON when all lights are OFF / DRL's OFF when either Side or Headlights are ON) These 'Controllers' can be obtained separately... https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/sis.html?_itemI...4099.l9146 With a Controller claiming to work in the same manner (providing a 50% dimming function for Night time use) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DRL-LED-Daytime-...2a2c1e63a0 I don't want to give up on mine just yet, and intend to ask the Manufactures / Suppliers if they recognised my current Operating Circumstances...but potentially I could try and rewire these to be just ON or OFF in High Intensity mode (using a Controller as linked to above)...but I want to progress this currently to try and find a fix or work around and make these work as intended. Thanks for your first thoughts... much appreciated. SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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28th Aug 2017 4:49pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2303
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Been in contact with Ring Automotive and received the following reply...
'The Lyra unit has a built in countdown controller. If the unit “sees” the alternator working, it resets the countdown and the lights stay “on”. If it doesn’t see the electrical noise from the alternator then it will countdown and switch “off”.' A free issue replacement set of DRL's are on their way...if they also don't work as intended then it has has been suggested that my wiring may be the issue (to Ring's credit, they have accepted from my description that I do look to have wired these correctly). I know companies change and the quality control of products goes can go down as well as up...but I have a set of Ring Spot lights form the 1980's that work perfectly, Glass is 'aged' but clear, seals are intact and have seen 30+ winters. Hope i'm not at fault here... SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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29th Aug 2017 3:36pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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First I would suggest people consider the wording on their motor insurance policy. Most if not ALL motor insurance policy would have a clause stating something like it is the policy holders responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is kept road legal/road worthy/MOT etc. If you do not the insurance company can void the policy.
Now going into great detail on DRL you would have to go and study the UNECE 48 and 87. However the Transport Department has brought out a much simplified guide HERE Now
Apart from actual dimensions of position of DRL's they state how they should operate and position of DRL's Also it states quite clearly that ONLY 2 DRL's are permitted. Therefore those who are supplying, fitting and using quad DRL's are committing an offence under section 77 of the RTA. Brendan |
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30th Aug 2017 8:46pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2303
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Received a replacement set of DRLs from Ring...and all is now OK.
Original set were faulty not 'seeing' the Electrical Noise correctly from the Alternator and switching OFF. Now they work as intended, I've also noticed the DRL's remain illuminated for 10-15 seconds after the engine is switched OFF...possibly a 'get me home safe' function (un-documented). Anyway...now i'll see how long they last... Daytime... Click image to enlarge Side Lights... Click image to enlarge Headlights... Click image to enlarge I also need to sort out those side lights as they are just too yellow...  SKIP
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9th Sep 2017 5:45pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2539 
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Looks to me as though your DRL's do not comply with regards to the separation distance of 600mm. Defender 90XS SW
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9th Sep 2017 9:10pm |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512 
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^ old news... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50542-26.html
  Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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9th Sep 2017 9:45pm |
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| NMBRPL8 Member Since: 07 Jul 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 150 
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Can i rewire the sidelights as DRLs?
I dont understand their purpose. |
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3rd May 2019 11:34am |
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| wyvern Member Since: 14 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2127 
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Hi NMBRPL8
The lights are a safety feature to highlight the visibility of a moving vehicle on the road, not as a spot or fog light in the UK and europe the Day light running lights are on ‘bright’ when the lights are off and on a ‘dim’ setting when the side lights come on, so it you have Day light bulbs in the side lights you need a controller to dip them when the main bea comes on.. There are kits that do that that but its often better to have the lights wired independently as the wiring in is simpler, (just a run to the battery and to a side light) hope that helps Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126 |
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3rd May 2019 11:57am |
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