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2002 Full Time DRLs - Instructions for UnderHood Mod

dvrdown1 said:
Hey Vertabatt,
New Year's Eve day I decided to try this.? It took about an hour (including the trip to two radio shack's).? Works perfectly.? Huge thanks to you, directions were simple.? I almost bought a kit for $45 plus overnight shipping, but then read your directions!? Sent $35 to the club instead!!!? Got a Much bettery deal.

Thanks,
Dvrdown1 :D


Nice job... you should have sent the $35 straight to me    >:D


grnxnam said:
posted a link and a pic in the topic you started.? all4onhi, FTDRL's and fogs on hi....all for an 02.

Thanks B... get those 02's out of here!  :beating:
 
Awesome!  Thanks very much for the info.  Start to finish, including the shrink wrap on the diodes was about 30 minutes.  Printed up the wiring schematic and went at it with the pliers.  Perfect results right off the bat.

:notworthy:

Matty
 
Ronin 5729 said:
Awesome!? Thanks very much for the info.? Start to finish, including the shrink wrap on the diodes was about 30 minutes.? Printed up the wiring schematic and went at it with the pliers.? Perfect results right off the bat.

:notworthy:

Matty

Congratulations!!!

I find myself driving (even during the day) with all the lights on ;-)

Get's attention for sure!  :cool:
 
Vertabatt,

I have scanned all 8 pages of threads on this before I decided 2 ask my questions...so here goes:

1) Will the normal DRL and FOG lite operations still be the same ??? :cautious:
1.5) All 10 will only come when u flick, or turn on the hi beams, rite ???? :cautious:
2) My DRLs already come on when the truck starts...will this MOD affect this ??? :cautious:
3) Will riding like this for for extended periods burn out anything electronic? ??? :cautious:

btw, I have an '06 AV.

Thanx N Advance 4 Your Answers.
 
Yashodhara said:
Vertabatt,

I have scanned all 8 pages of threads on this before I decided 2 ask my questions...so here goes:

1) Will the normal DRL and FOG lite operations still be the same ??? :cautious:  YES
1.5) All 10 will only come when u flick, or turn on the hi beams, rite ???? :cautious: RIGHT
2) My DRLs already come on when the truck starts...will this MOD affect this ??? :cautious:  NO it will not affect it.
3) Will riding like this for for extended periods burn out anything electronic? ??? :cautious:  NO, folks have been doing it for years

btw, I have an '06 AV.

Thanx N Advance 4 Your Answers.
 
Yep, Tango's right on the money with those answers...

just do it, you won't regret it!
 
Fellas,

I just put the last diode in place & I think my gerl is out there now getting a tan in front of the AVY as I type.? That $#!+ is Hella Hot & Cool the same time,? thanx 4 sharing.? Thanx 4 answering back also Tango & Vertabatt.? ?:woohoo:

p.s.
i didnt put the DRL's on low beam because I am waiting to get some Ambers.? Any suggestions for a place?? Thought about eBay, but i dont want 2 wait now.


Thanx N Advance.
 
You should be able to get them at Wal Mart. I don't remember the part # right now. but I know it's here somewhere.
 
have had my avalanche for less than 2 hours, first mod done...sweet
Thanks guys....
 

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Dude, I tried this mod...no worky!!.    Then I tapped the fuse and duh I feel so stupid.  Guess I kncoked the fuse loose.  THanks for the research!  Took me 15 min.  NOw just have to get the ambers installed.


chad2fw said:
I'm starting this thread to help out all of the members who like me got frustrated with trying to find the correct information and instructions to the Under Hood Full Time DRL mod.

If any of you are like me, if you can't find something with three or four clicks you forget it, but this is one of the coolest mods and its pretty easy. These instructions are compiled from different posts and are only intended for 2002 Avs.

1. To play it safe, disconnect the Black Ground cable from the battery.

2. Standing on the driver's side of the truck, Remove the black curved bracket that connects the fender to the body.

3. Remove the Electrical Center Plastic housing. First the top, then look at the sides of the housing and find the tabs which hold it down. Angle the housing and unhook it from the tabs, and lift it off. This should reveal the naked fuse box which is the contents of the Electrical Center.

4. On the fender side of the fuse box is a locking latch. Push this tab towards the fender and this should unlock the fuse box. Then unhook the tabs at either ends of the side facing the engine. The fuse box is now loose and ready to be turned over.

5. There are different colored sections on the underside of the fuse box; we'll be operating in the green area. It is bolted into the box and it must be unscrewed. Loosen and remove the green connection block. Remove the two blue locking clips on both sides of the green block.

6. On the far right row, there are several wires, locate the double royal blue wire. Remove this wire from its current position and drop it down one (1) hole. Now the right side should have a double green wire at the top, followed by a single red, a single blue, a double purple, then the space just vacated and the newly relocated double blue wires.

7. Relock the green block using the blue locks. Screw in the green block back into the fuse box.

8. Test to see if the mod works. Reattach the Black Ground cable to the battery, and turn the key to the on position. (You don't have to start the truck. The DRLs should come on when the truck is in Park.

9. When everything works as you like it, lock in the fuse box, replace the cover and the top. Reattach the black curved bracket.

10. Sit back and enjoy the sense of accomplishment.

Use these pictures to aid in the modification. The first pic is of steps 1-4. The second pic shows the location of the double blue wires in the green connection block. This picture shows a red wire in the slot where we have placed the blue wires. The red wire is XRover's switch mod. For directions on the DRL on/off Switch, PM XRover.

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Thanks to XRover and WesTexAVY!
 
butterfingarz said:
Looks good. Like the look of the silverstar ambers turn signals too on a white ave. And the blueish highs. Are those silverstar drls too?

Yup, those are SilverStar turnsignal bulbs as well as DRLs, LED amber turnsignals, and the blueish highs are actually XENON bulbs that I tried out on my Bimmer and liked them enough to put on the AV.

Then I also replaced my tow hooks with the PIAA 2100XT driving lights, which also have a blueish tint.
 
Is there a method for the 2007 AV's for FT DRL's???????

I have the daytime thing done but full time would be cool.....



Flaboy :cool:
 
I just finished putting the diodes in (used all 5) Now I think I have to go to Auto Zone to get silverstars for the upper parking/turn signals.  Great job with the directions. If anyone needs the diodes, I'd be happy to mail them to you I wont need any more than I've already used. I bought the 50 pack and I have plenty of shrink tubing.  I know its cheap andreadily available but I will donate these to any one that wants them. Let me know....
 
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