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2005 Gen2 LED DRL from iJDMToy Audi Style

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by martyoh, Sep 24, 2011.

  1. martyoh

    martyoh New Member

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    Got the idea from G3 Spiderman. Sorry newbie can't add URL yet.

    Disclaimer: Will void warranty on your products. Not responsible for damage or personal injury. The purpose of this thread is to informational only. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OUTCOME.

    Cost: $22.48 including Shipping
    Time: 3 Hours (.5 prep time for Extending Wires)
    Skill: Moderate (Removing Bumper and minor cable connection/soldering)
    Tools: 10mm Socket, Screw Driver, Soldering Gun, Electrical Tape, Thin wires (I used left over speaker wires).

    Nice to know:
    No need to completely remove bumper. It's not as bad as it sounds/looks.
    Check LED thoroughly before the assembly. See #2 picture of 2 broken LEDs on passenger side. I don't want to remove bumper again and send in for exchange. I hope iJDMToy.com can send me a new one.

    See photos for illustrated instruction.

    Received replacement (only 1) from iJDMToy for the broken passenger side 2 broken LEDs. I was hoping to do different mod project such as blinker for tail light if pair was received.
     

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    #1 martyoh, Sep 24, 2011
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  2. Hal W

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    Looks very good! I like it. How did you disable the DRL? Hal
     
    #2 Hal W, Sep 24, 2011
  3. martyoh

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    Hal W, what do you mean by disable?

    LED turns on when I turn ON the car and turns Off when I turn off the car since positive wire is connected to Windshield Pump. It is not always/constantly on which requires manual turn off.
     
    #3 martyoh, Sep 25, 2011
  4. Hal W

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    In Canada our cars have DRL. The DRL utilize the high beams at about 60% power. I guess in the US your cars don't have this feature? It is probably just a matter of pulling a fuse! Hal
     
    #4 Hal W, Sep 25, 2011
  5. martyoh

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    #5 martyoh, Sep 26, 2011
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  6. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    There are a few who have played around with DRLs in the headlight and the outcome is pretty clean.

    Here is a picture of usbseawolf2000's headlight retrofit with the LED strip on the inside of the headlight.
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    Here is the completed project with the projectors installed as well.
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    #6 F8L, Sep 26, 2011
  7. martyoh

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    F8L, Thank for your visit.
    I've read you posting before. It is an excellent write up (lots of good pictures and excellent instructions).
    I didn't have a guts to put my headlights to oven.
    Your implement is best I've seen anywhere.
     
    #7 martyoh, Sep 26, 2011
  8. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Nice mod! It looks different and unique.
     
    #8 usbseawolf2000, Sep 26, 2011
  9. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    I'm not trying to detract from your mod. I just wanted to show you one version of it in case you get the sudden urge to bake! ;)

    You know you want to..... lol
     
    #9 F8L, Sep 26, 2011
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    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    Nice! Are the LEDs bright enough though?
     
    #10 2009Prius, Sep 27, 2011
  11. martyoh

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    2009Prius,
    Not as bright as the Audi factory LEDs, but they are excellent when in dark and pretty good (subjective) with daylight. Can't go wrong with $22 and some DIY sweat. This LED can be used in many different application. By the way, iJDMToy support team responded they will send out a replacement unit (2 LED didn't light up on passenger side).
     
    #11 martyoh, Sep 27, 2011
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    Wow, Definitely looking to upgrade to something like this in the future.
     
    #12 skyswordsman, Sep 30, 2011
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