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You can get it to be totally invisible. If I remember correctly, I did that by lifting the plastic panel that's on the right-hand side of your picture, closest to the windshield, and underneath it there's a hole through which you can route the cable, which you then grab from the side/below. It was quite cumbersome to route the thin cable through this tiny aperture because it was catching on something, I ended up tying it to a thin electrical cable. Hope this helps!
Thanks, yes - my bad - I will update the instructions over the weekend
Quick question, maybe already tested: Any problem with DRL operation in Canadian cars?
Thanks!
I am selling these devices literally all over the world, but not a single one to Canada
Can you help me understand how DRL works in Canada? Which lights are on while driving?
I'm assuming that only applies to 997.1, as the 997.2 has already DRL worldwide?
But in general it should not be a problem, all signals (wires) between the switch and the harness are passed through.
Last edited by Hatzenbach; 03-01-2024 at 03:06 PM.
I am selling these devices literally all over the world, but not a single one to Canada
Can you help me understand how DRL works in Canada? Which lights are on while driving?
But in general it should not be a problem, all signals (wires) between the switch and the harness are passed through.
On a 997.1 in Canada, if the DRL feature is enabled, the normal headlights are on all the time. If the light switch is moved to parking lights or headlights, then the taillights and side markers (if coded as markers and not turn signals) also come on. Cars with Sport Chrono should be able to turn off the DRL option using the OEM PCM. If that has been removed, has to be done with PIWIS, Foxwell, or Durametric Pro.
On the 997.2 Porsche made the DRLs function in the bumper lights so the headlights are not on all the time, even in Canada, I don't believe.
On a 997.1 in Canada, if the DRL feature is enabled, the normal headlights are on all the time. If the light switch is moved to parking lights or headlights, then the taillights and side markers (if coded as markers and not turn signals) also come on. Cars with Sport Chrono should be able to turn off the DRL option using the OEM PCM. If that has been removed, has to be done with PIWIS, Foxwell, or Durametric Pro.
On the 997.2 Porsche made the DRLs function in the bumper lights so the headlights are not on all the time, even in Canada, I don't believe.
Thank You. In this case I don't see why anyone in Canada would order it.
I did the install today and it was more difficult than I had anticipated! Not that the instructions weren't clear, but if you're going to attempt this, routing the cable will be quite the experience without the proper tools. @Hatzenbach I found it useful to remove the side panel near the door to be able to route the cable with both hands and help it exit through the right opening, and I didn't see that in the instructions. Feel free to use any of the photos I took if you want to update them.
Another thing worth mentioning is that upon installing it for the first time, the plastic piece I popped open didn't stay completely flush at the part closest to the A-pillar, and that was because the cable was in the way of one of the clips, so I had to reopen it, route it properly (a "hook" tool I had did the trick) and then close everything again. As I said, not difficult but you need to spend some time to do a perfect install. Now to enjoy my auto headlights
Installed today, works great on my 2011 997.2 with Dynamic cornering lights and LED daytime driving lights.
When setting light switch to home all the lights work as before (bi-xenon etc), including the two-way function of the DRL (full LED light and slim LED light). But the "home" option does not work anymore, eg. I can set the lights to be on 30 seconds after I lock the car. Now the lights turn of when locking the car.
The install was somewhat fiddly, but easily doable when taking your time. Trickiest part, for me, was routing the light sensor cable through the hole under the dash trim and down into the light switch cavity. Had to use a stiff guide cable that I routed through first.
I'm glad to hear that you liked it. But the thing with the HOME function no longer working is very strange.
You are the first user to report that issue (out of way over a hundred).
I'm basically just passing the signal for HOME through without making any changes.
If anything else wouldn't work I would think that it's an issue with the connectors, but that doesn't make too much sense either. I'm scratching my head here.
Be it as it may, let me know if I shall send you a replacement unit (free of charge of course). It's definitely not the sensor, so you could leave that in place and just replace the box, which would make it a less than 5 minute swap.
Just let me know
Mine works exactly as it should. Home works like it did and lights come one automatically. Only time I touch the switch is if it is raining and the wipers are on, I manually turn on the lights.
I'm glad to hear that you liked it. But the thing with the HOME function no longer working is very strange.
You are the first user to report that issue (out of way over a hundred).
I'm basically just passing the signal for HOME through without making any changes.
If anything else wouldn't work I would think that it's an issue with the connectors, but that doesn't make too much sense either. I'm scratching my head here.
Be it as it may, let me know if I shall send you a replacement unit (free of charge of course). It's definitely not the sensor, so you could leave that in place and just replace the box, which would make it a less than 5 minute swap.
Just let me know
@Hatzenbach Did some further testing and it is all good. Turns out the coming home light does not activate around dusk; it must be very dark for it to work. Tested tonight in total darkness and coming home light works fine with the auto headlights. Sorry for any confusion.
Another satisfied customer! I had an issue with the earlier unit, waited over 3 months to actually try to install it (procrastination is my middle name!). When it failed to work, @Hatzenbach shipped a new unit with the newer OEM connector and the new light sensor mounting bracket. So, in addition to a great kit, his Customer Service is top notch.
I can't wait to get my hands on the "wart" unit!
Another satisfied customer! I had an issue with the earlier unit, waited over 3 months to actually try to install it (procrastination is my middle name!). When it failed to work, @Hatzenbach shipped a new unit with the newer OEM connector and the new light sensor mounting bracket. So, in addition to a great kit, his Customer Service is top notch.
I can't wait to get my hands on the "wart" unit!
Thank You!
And just to get your excitement (for the "wart unit" aka. SportChrono replacement) even higher: I just added a new screen where you can now monitor oil temp and oil pressure in one screen.
Yes, both of the readings that are almost impossible to see in the instrument cluster, because they are hidden behind the rim of the steering wheel (and your hands) will now be in plain sight.
And where are we with an ETA? The Beta phase has completed with really good feedback.
Probably just another week while I'm waiting for a few crucial parts, that are delayed, and then they should be ready to order, probably 1st week of April.
So not much waiting anymore (if you are in the US). I want to get quick feedback on the new units and will initially only sell them in the US (2 or 3 days delivery time = quick feedback time), before I will sell them worldwide.
03-01-2024, 02:59 PM
