[blackasta]

Originally Posted by Naveen_0181

Other than the 2 wires connected to Battery is there any other wire connected to let the controller know the engine running status?

Is it just doing by measuring thr battery voltage?

No other cable. That's the duty of the controller to determine and turn on the lights once voltage crosses a certain threshold, and turn them off again based on the same.

[blackasta]

DRL pics on an overcast day and at night:

[vinitbhavi]

Hii Blackasta, damn those DRL's look good . I have booked a Honda Jazz CVT VX variant and intend to put in the DRL's. These look perfect especially because there is no modification done and the replacements are in the intended slot where they need to be as in international variants.
The dealer himself (accessories guy) is ready to source them for me. I believe they also turn orange and work as turn indicators. I prefer them in the always on mode and not with activation of parking lights. Is that an easily doable option and is there any Lumens reading data for your lights? Also how bright are they in day light.
Thanks in advance

[blackasta]

Originally Posted by vinitbhavi

Hii Blackasta, damn those DRL's look good . I have booked a Honda Jazz CVT VX variant and intend to put in the DRL's. These look perfect especially because there is no modification done and the replacements are in the intended slot where they need to be as in international variants.
The dealer himself (accessories guy) is ready to source them for me. I believe they also turn orange and work as turn indicators. I prefer them in the always on mode and not with activation of parking lights. Is that an easily doable option and is there any Lumens reading data for your lights? Also how bright are they in day light.
Thanks in advance

I believe they also turn orange and work as turn indicators. - yes they do, but for that you have to tap the oem wiring loom of the indicators. I did not want to touch or tap oem wiring, so left that function unused.

I prefer them in the always on mode and not with activation of parking lights. - that is how DRLs should be. DRLs should either be wired using a fusetap from a dedicated DRL / IGN fuse, or (as in my case) wired as a separate circuit with the battery & a DRL control module.

is there any Lumens reading data for your lights? Also how bright are they in day light. - I do not have any lumen reading, but is bright enough to be noticeable by the day, but not too bright to cause any discomfort.

[vinitbhavi]

Hey thanks for the quick revert.

Originally Posted by blackasta

I believe they also turn orange and work as turn indicators. - yes they do, but for that you have to tap the oem wiring loom of the indicators. I did not want to touch or tap oem wiring, so left that function unused.

I'm getting it fitted from showroom so will take a call on that.

I prefer them in the always on mode and not with activation of parking lights. - that is how DRLs should be. DRLs should either be wired using a fusetap from a dedicated DRL / IGN fuse, or (as in my case) wired as a separate circuit with the battery & a DRL control module.

Great that was my exact point as well. The showroom guy was asking me to change Headlights to LED as well due to color diff between halogen and White LED's. But im quite used to it on my 2nd Gen XUV and im sure itsn't an issue

is there any Lumens reading data for your lights? Also how bright are they in day light. - I do not have any lumen reading, but is bright enough to be noticeable by the day, but not too bright to cause any discomfort.

Noted.

FYI, im also getting the Jazz in the same color as yours. Any other pictures/ mods of your Jazz would be awesome. Love the Mugens badge as well!

[blackasta]

Originally Posted by vinitbhavi

Hey thanks for the quick revert.



Noted.

FYI, im also getting the Jazz in the same color as yours. Any other pictures/ mods of your Jazz would be awesome. Love the Mugens badge as well!

The chronicles of Real Steel can be found here (Real Steel - My 2018 Honda Jazz Petrol VX CVT in Modern Steel Metallic).

[Reinhard]

Originally Posted by blackasta

I was kind of taken aback as on how easily and without any major hassle I was able to do this DIY - only major hurdle was how to route & secure the harness wiring.

A wonderful DIY. Good finish & looks fabulous. My cousin and also my neighbour both have the Jazz & the dummy plugs in the DRL housing are such an eyesore! I'll share your DIY with them. Will be very useful for them surely. Sharing right away.

3 very small points from me -

1. In your step-by-stem guide, run a live test by connecting the terminals BEFORE installing the DRLs in place with screws etc. That avoids rework in case of problems afterwards.
2. Ideally the DRL kit should come with a 3rd wire. This wire should be hooked up to the parking lamps. When the position lamps. This way when the headlamps are turned on, the DRLs dim in intensity and avoid dazzling oncoming drivers in darkness. You have mentioned that the kit has a claimed functionality for this. If you see that wire - do hook it up. Makes things safer. In most countries it is infact illegal not to dim DRL when main lights are on. (Well such things don't matter in our country do they!)
3. The DRL can also be connected to the "Accessory" fuse using a fuse tap in the fuse box. Makes it a bit cleaner than fiddling with battery terminal. This way the DRLs start like stock setup in cars - when in Accessory/Ign mode. Before starting the engine. And the "-ve" is just ground. Its not necessary to run it all the way to the battery (although no problem with the way you have done it). You can hook it up to the chassis at any of the nearest ground bolts. You'll see black wiring being bolted on to the frame in 2-3 places easily. Thats grounding which is returned to the battery -ve.