morimoto drl only when running?

ccattie · Aug 27, 2022

Hello,
I thought I saw somebody mention it once, but then I lost the thread. Is there a way to wire up the DRL's on the moroimotos so that they only come on when the truck is actually on / in gear? I like sitting in the truck with the accessory on to listen to music or when I go to the drive-in. I'd prefer to not have to yank the fuse tap all the time. Has anybody come up with something?
-c

bigdodge · Aug 28, 2022

That's exactly how mine work. Running lights only come on in great. Pretty died I didn't do anything special for it. 15 2500

bm02tj · Aug 28, 2022

Re read instructions as the fuse tap is only DRLs when in on position not accessory position
I plan to add a relay and diodes so mine come on with factory DRLs

ccattie · Aug 28, 2022

bm02tj said:
Re read instructions as the fuse tap is only DRLs when in on position not accessory position
I plan to add a relay and diodes so mine come on with factory DRLs

I will need to reread that - thanks. I haven't started because I didn't want to rewire it a 2nd time. So if the existing tap won't have it come on when I'm just parked - that'll be a win.
-c

crash68 · Aug 28, 2022

ccattie said:
So if the existing tap won't have it come on when I'm just parked - that'll be a win.

The fuse tap will turn the DRLs on any time the vehicle is on, if you want them on only in gear the DRLs need to be ran through the BCM. If you truck has the factory projectors the wiring is already at the headlight plug, the Quad headlights need the wiring added for the dedicated DRLs.
These posts are about adding the Dedicated DRL circuits to a 1500 but the wiring should be similar to a 2500.

DRL Dedicated circuit install

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You might want to contact @Mpgrimm2 with M² Mods about any needed wiring harness/pigtails needed.

ramffml · Aug 28, 2022

bm02tj said:
Re read instructions as the fuse tap is only DRLs when in on position not accessory position
I plan to add a relay and diodes so mine come on with factory DRLs

I'd love to read how you do this if you ever get around to it, mine come on only when the ignition is in "run" but that means that while the truck is starting and the voltage is fluctuating while the engine is spinning over, the DRLs are also flickering though they immediately stabilize once the engine catches. Would like to get rid of that flickering if possible.

Or... I don't mind to pay you for time + parts too if you get it all nicely packaged up and it's simple plug and play

bruce219 · Aug 28, 2022

Its very simple,you just add two wires that you can buy on here.I did it with mine because also I sit in truck listening to radio and very annoying with the fuse tap as drl stayed.I sold the truck last month though.

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