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DSB

Member Since: 02 Mar 2014
Location: Rutland
Posts: 55

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Indus Silver

CSK DRL's

Just had DRL’s fitted by Chris & Steve at CSK, plus crystal headlights whilst I was there. I’m OK doing the bolt on bits and glad I left it to the experts to fit the DRL’s, all done at short notice and while I waited. Really pleased with the outcome, the attention to detail during the fitting was evident, and I enjoyed the time there this morning. The old bumper was under 2 yrs old and was very rusty on the underside, not that suprising I suppose.

I think it sets the front end off well; my preference is to keep a more standard look with a few enhancements. Also, the safety feature of better headlights and being more visible with the DRL’s. Thanks again Chris & Steve.

Steve

15th Aug 2015 3:09pm

JellyBean

Member Since: 02 Mar 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 142

Yes, I prefer the rectangular DRLs. Think I'll follow your example!

15th Aug 2015 3:56pm

Dora

Member Since: 12 May 2015
Location: South East
Posts: 170

I quite like them as well, where did they fit the controller? I might have a go myself, can't be any harder than cutting holes in my bonnet

15th Aug 2015 4:24pm

acuss01

Member Since: 27 Jun 2014
Location: London
Posts: 225

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

Chris is fitting the same DRL bumper to our truck next week

My wife pranged our bumper on the Billing Offroad course, so good excuse

I prefer this style of light too to the single/twin spots available from some like UT, its a better balance.

@Dora I assume as they are permanently on there is no controller. Will know soon though... 2015 110 XS CSW Montalcino Red with Black Pack

15th Aug 2015 6:10pm

Dora

Member Since: 12 May 2015
Location: South East
Posts: 170

acuss01 There should be a controller of some sort by law. The DRL's must dim or extinguish when the main lights are turned on.

15th Aug 2015 6:13pm

JellyBean

Member Since: 02 Mar 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 142

My understanding is that the DRLs come on with ignition, with side lights, but off with headlights.

15th Aug 2015 6:43pm

Dora

Member Since: 12 May 2015
Location: South East
Posts: 170

This is what I have read,

"Daytime running lights must be bright enough that they can be seen clearly in daylight and as a result are too bright to be used at night time when they would cause dazzle. Daytime running lights should therefore go off automatically when headlights or sidelights are switched on.

Daytime running lights don't have to be separate lights - some car manufacturers combine them with the front position lamps (side lights) in which case the daytime running lights will dim when the headlights are turned on.

If daytime running lights are located very close to indicator lights then the DRL on the appropriate side of the vehicle must turn off while the indicator is operating to avoid masking its signal.

They can also be made to function as front position (side) lights, which operate at a reduced intensity when the vehicle sidelights are switched on. ."

15th Aug 2015 6:51pm

DSB

Member Since: 02 Mar 2014
Location: Rutland
Posts: 55

Dora - The controller was attached to a radiator bracket, bottom right side, there are several holes in this.

The DRL's come on when the engine starts, they go off when the side lights are switched on. When you turn the ignition off, they stay on for about 10 seconds before going off.

accus01 - I think you will be happy with the quality and fitting.

Steve

15th Aug 2015 8:06pm

Dora

Member Since: 12 May 2015
Location: South East
Posts: 170

DSB I'll check out that area when doing mine, thanks

15th Aug 2015 9:44pm

AndyTunn

Member Since: 10 Jan 2015
Location: Auckland
Posts: 313

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

I used one of these http://www.safetydaylights.com/nz/the-comp...oller.html but mounted it in the battery box under the passenger seat for easy direct connection to the battery. I ran the positive feeds from the relay to the DRLs and the signal feed from the sidelights back to the relay in a length of loom tube to the nearside wing.

I guess it means that there's a bit more wire running forwards and back compared to putting the controller near the front of the car, but it all runs in the same loom tube (together with the positive feed for my Boomslang headlight upgrade) so I'm not too bothered.

However having put it all together I'm kicking myself for not putting a "spare" positive wire in too for the driving lights I plan to fit one day!

15th Aug 2015 10:34pm

Killer90
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Member Since: 09 Oct 2011
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 6478

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Fuji White

thank you - a pleasure to meet you and a cracking 90

For anyone interested - We fit a control module which allows the drls to come on when the vehicle is started, once sidelights are switched the drl's turn off

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16th Aug 2015 2:14pm

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