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    I have a set of daytime running lights which I am looking to install - ones that are brighter than the standard parkers but not dazzling (or illegal) like fog lights. But I need a little help with a good power source.

    To activate the lights, I’m looking for power source which is active only when ignition is selected, not accessories.

    I’ve got a V6, so was looking at using the fuel pump circuit. Would this be a good option, and if so can anybody help out with a place to tap into this circuit? Or would there be a more appropriate place to get a power source from?

    Cheers
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    Re: Daytime Running Lights - power source

    What sort of current draw are the new lights, will they need a separate relay?

    I used my windscreen wiper 12V feed to use as my trigger wire for a relay.. it was also my requirement for a 12V to be on ignition only and not accessories.. I found this wire underneath the plastic cowling where my windscreen wipers are (between bonnet and windscreen). I also fused this wire as close to the source as possible.
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      Re: Daytime Running Lights - power source

      Thanks switched.

      The lights are LED, so likely to be a small current draw, however I will be running them through a relay regardless.

      I'll have a look at the wiper feed, seems like a pretty good idea.
      [size=2][b]Prado 120 - 2004 GXL V6[/size][/b]
      [size=1]ARB deluxe bar, OME 2" lift, Safari snorkel, BFG A/T's, Ironman winch, LED bar, Redarc DC-DC dual battery, Rhino Rack Pioneer tray, Outback drawers and plenty of goodies inside. [/size]

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        Re: Daytime Running Lights - power source

        Would have thought running off the ignition switch on position would be simple enough - maybe wrong though

        would love to see some pics once they installed :wink:

        Considering them for my rig as well less current draw than normal headlights and more effective to, wondered about them but after seeing a few Audi A8's and high spec HSV running them I'm convinced they the way to go.
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          Re: Daytime Running Lights - power source

          I originally though the ignition swicth would be easy, but there was some reason I didn't use that source - for the life of me though I can't remember why.

          I'll post some pics when they are in - it'll be a couple of weeks till I have the chance to get it all sorted though.
          [size=2][b]Prado 120 - 2004 GXL V6[/size][/b]
          [size=1]ARB deluxe bar, OME 2" lift, Safari snorkel, BFG A/T's, Ironman winch, LED bar, Redarc DC-DC dual battery, Rhino Rack Pioneer tray, Outback drawers and plenty of goodies inside. [/size]

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