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2002 Full Time DRLs - Instructions for UnderHood Mod

Looks awesome!  I love seeing that people are still using this walkthrough...
 
So has anyone figured out how to keep the fogs from going off when the high beams are turned on?  Without forcing them to come on - giving the fog swich full control.
 
Well I also decided to do the Amber DRL , FTDRL, and the All 4 on Hi yesterday while it was raining down here. Vertabatt the instruction were easy to follow thank for the great info. Next on my list is the LOF, which one come with a good warranty.
 
Aquaholic21 said:
So has anyone figured out how to keep the fogs from going off when the high beams are turned on?  Without forcing them to come on - giving the fog swich full control.
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Still no luck, eh?  Might be time to start splicing wires!  >:D

silverrider said:
Well I also decided to do the Amber DRL , FTDRL, and the All 4 on Hi yesterday while it was raining down here. Vertabatt the instruction were easy to follow thank for the great info. Next on my list is the LOF, which one come with a good warranty.
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Nice! Glad you got it done!  For a LOF I went with the Altec. It worked well and seems to be one of the more popular brands around here. Not sure about warranty info though...
 
I'm having some issues with my drls... I noticed yesterday at a light that my drls were not on, then later in the trip they were back on.  After stopping and getting back in the truck they were off again, and then once again they turned on after driving for a while.  I have been paying attention now and it seems like they are only on about 50% of the time.  What connection should I be checking to see what could be loose?  I was thinking a loose bulb or housing, but I didn't think that would affect both lights?  :help:
 
Nevermind, I think I found the problem... got under the fuse box and the drl wire I moved was a little loose... drls seem to be working full time like normal now  :E:
 
Freebie said:
Nevermind, I think I found the problem... got under the fuse box and the drl wire I moved was a little loose... drls seem to be working full time like normal now  :E:
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glad it was something simple!
 
Putco has a lifetime warranty for as long as you own the vehicle.  I got it from JP Customs.  Now I gotta wire it up. :)
 
I've made a PDF version of vertabatt's instructions and tried to get all the pics where they need to be.  I incorporated some of the tips/hints that people provided and included the 5th diode setup.

I sent it to him to review and make any suggestions for updates, so once he's done with it, I'll try to find a place to host/post it to make it easily available.  It should make taking these instructions to your rig easier for those of us doing this mod now. :)

Yeah, I know I'm slow! :)
 
FINALLY got this mod done - all 4 on hi is now functional and as easy as stated in this thread.  It took me longer to turn the instructions into a PDF than it did to heat shrink wrap the diodes and install em.

One thing I did a bit different is that I color coded the diodes.  The FTDRL are done in red heat shrink up to either end of the diode.  The other mods are in white.  I also covered the diode itself with the next larger size heat shrink tubing and used clear.  This lets me see which way was the right way to install, yet kept everything visible AND protected.

I have the PDF available if anybody wants it.  Just send me a PM and I'll get it sent out.  It is too big to put on here as an attachment...
 
erickpl said:
FINALLY got this mod done - all 4 on hi is now functional and as easy as stated in this thread.  It took me longer to turn the instructions into a PDF than it did to heat shrink wrap the diodes and install em.

One thing I did a bit different is that I color coded the diodes.  The FTDRL are done in red heat shrink up to either end of the diode.  The other mods are in white.  I also covered the diode itself with the next larger size heat shrink tubing and used clear.  This lets me see which way was the right way to install, yet kept everything visible AND protected.

I have the PDF available if anybody wants it.  Just send me a PM and I'll get it sent out.  It is too big to put on here as an attachment...
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I uploaded the PDF to the CAFCNA "lighting mods" album... it can be found here:

pdf
 
BTW this all on high worked with my Brothers 03 Silverado! thanks! He loves the all on high mod! hehe I showed him mine after Freebie did it for me. He wanted it done on his silverado! I told him its prolly the same check the website so he did and it worked!
Thanks again!
 
RonJ said:
BTW this all on high worked with my Brothers 03 Silverado! thanks! He loves the all on high mod! hehe I showed him mine after Freebie did it for me. He wanted it done on his silverado! I told him its prolly the same check the website so he did and it worked!
Thanks again!
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That's a nice story...thanks for sharing (y)
 
Your directions were perfect!!
This mod took no time at all!!
I love lighting up the road and peopl that I stop behind >:D

Thanks
 
Had a pile of 1N914's and the right diameter *clear* shrink tubing in the parts bin... a few minutes under the hood and I'm enjoying FT-DRL's and ALL-on-HIGH's (wow!)
Thanks for a simple and elegant mod !

~Whoppo~
 
Just put on the ambers and did the FTDRL. Super easy install. Even for me, the mechanically inclined. Excellent detailed walk through. Thanks guys.  (y)
 
Thanks for the easy to follow installation procedures. Took only about 20 min. Have friend w/ a silverado that I will help w/ the fogs on high mod.
Ken
 
kcinaz said:
Thanks for the easy to follow installation procedures. Took only about 20 min. Have friend w/ a silverado that I will help w/ the fogs on high mod.
Ken
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Sweet!  It should work fine on the Silverado too!
 
twbailey said:
Any body notice a lot of people flash their lights when the lows and fogs run together?
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Odd as it may seem, I seem to get flashed when only my lows are on more than when my lows and fogs are on at the same time.
 
twbailey said:
Any body notice a lot of people flash their lights when the lows and fogs run together?
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I have all of them on, DRL, low beam, ambers & fog. Have it had setup for about 5 months. Never once have I been high beamed.
 
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