$2 DRL lights solution for fog lights
#31
I'm a bit confused. When I look at the fuse chart for my 2005 Boxster, A2 and A5 fuses have to do with central locking. Perhaps a newer post talking about the front of the ECU is where the answer is. Where is the ECU located?
FYI. I had the car at the dealers for service yesterday and he would charge me $55 to turn on the high beams at 50%. Decided I liked the idea of this thread better.
FYI. I had the car at the dealers for service yesterday and he would charge me $55 to turn on the high beams at 50%. Decided I liked the idea of this thread better.
#33
I have a 2005 Boxster and my fuse diagram shows A2 and A5 to be central locking for the doors. Maybe knowing what the front ECU is would help. I have fuse taps waiting to hook up DRL's like I did on my 2002.
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Installed LED DRLs and inserted a diode into the switch. No soldering, no splicing, simple stuck the diode in (and can take it out any time without damage).
Now I have LED DELs for my 997.1, looks cool and is effective (safety).
Now I have LED DELs for my 997.1, looks cool and is effective (safety).
Last edited by 997C2; 10-22-2012 at 10:04 AM. Reason: added picture
#42
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I carried out this mod today, it was a simple mod and worked a treat. I went for the diode option between A2 and A5 terminals rather than cutting/slicing cables.
I'm a little disappointed however that the DRL LEDs go off when the headlights are turned on. so i'll search around for a mod that keeps the LEDs on with the headlights.
I'm a little disappointed however that the DRL LEDs go off when the headlights are turned on. so i'll search around for a mod that keeps the LEDs on with the headlights.
#43
Yeah, but if you just pull the switch out one stop to turn on the front fogs they do come on. I actually prefer just the strip lights and head lights on so don't bother. I haven't tried, but another diode between the headlight terminal and fog light terminal should do the trick.
#44
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thanks - I did think that might work, so i'll give it a try. once the darker nights arrive i'll see if the strip light gives the effect im after. I'm just a bit concerned about colour matches with the main xenons.
#45
I changed my HID bulbs to try and match them to the LED lights, 5000K was still a little warm (yellow), 6000K (which I have in currently) is a touch cool (blue). I would think 5500K would be about right.