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DRL advice on my new 2010 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by doublesman, Oct 31, 2011.

  1. doublesman

    doublesman Junior Member

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    I just bought a used 2010 prius with < 10K miles , exporting it to Toronto . Excited :). However first order of business is to add DRL to the car without getting shafted by a dealer to do it. I would do it while driving it in the States if anyone knows someone able to handle the wiring in this car.

    I would be driving through Ohio , Pennsylvania and NY towards buffalo.

    ALso would anyone know if I can use the one from juicedhybrid d0tcom

    It must be on with car ignition . The diagram or explanation on these seem overly simplistic when compared to a module which I found elsewhere on this forum but used in Prius models < 2010.
     
    #1 doublesman, Oct 31, 2011
  2. xpcman

    xpcman Senior Member

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    I doubt that any glue on LED strips would meet the DRL requirements. Just not bright enough.
     
    #2 xpcman, Oct 31, 2011
  3. mgb4tim

    mgb4tim Noob

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    #3 mgb4tim, Oct 31, 2011
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    blaqdragun New Member

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    Just to confirm, did you order the DRL-2P module? It is listed as only working on 2004-2009 Gen II models. Are the instructions different when installing on a Gen III? Thank you.
     
    #4 blaqdragun, Nov 1, 2011
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    Why not install the fog light kit and use an accessory lead to turn them on while the car is on using a relay. If you bypass the switch, it should serve your purpose.
     
    #5 lpe350, Nov 17, 2011
  6. PaJa

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    Fog lights have a standard 55W bulbs, so same consumption and bulb's life shortage. DRL have to be LED based, the LEDs affect MPG as well.
     
    #6 PaJa, Nov 18, 2011
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