Fog lights on without headlights...
10-10-2013, 08:24 PM
#16
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btw I just noticed you're from NJ too , where to be exact?
10-13-2013, 10:30 PM
#20
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Anyone know if the front turn signals can be wired to be off with the headlight on, but blink when the turn indicator is used? Also the sidemarker light at the top of the headlight? Think it would look much cleaner if the amber lights would be off unless needed for use to signal a turn...if you notice, many higher end cars in recent years have a design with only the headlight on until a turn is being signaled
If possible, can someone post a schematic of the circuit that would need modification? Not at all new to circuits, but new to auto electronics. Thanks
OP, apologies for the side track
If possible, can someone post a schematic of the circuit that would need modification? Not at all new to circuits, but new to auto electronics. Thanks
OP, apologies for the side track
10-14-2013, 12:57 AM
#22
Anyone know if the front turn signals can be wired to be off with the headlight on, but blink when the turn indicator is used? Also the sidemarker light at the top of the headlight? Think it would look much cleaner if the amber lights would be off unless needed for use to signal a turn...if you notice, many higher end cars in recent years have a design with only the headlight on until a turn is being signaled
If possible, can someone post a schematic of the circuit that would need modification? Not at all new to circuits, but new to auto electronics. Thanks
OP, apologies for the side track
If possible, can someone post a schematic of the circuit that would need modification? Not at all new to circuits, but new to auto electronics. Thanks
OP, apologies for the side track
In my case I have my switchbacks to match with my headlights and my fogs and the option of only having the switchbacks on with my fogs at the same time and I love it
10-14-2013, 01:28 AM
#24
Anyone know if the front turn signals can be wired to be off with the headlight on, but blink when the turn indicator is used? Also the sidemarker light at the top of the headlight? Think it would look much cleaner if the amber lights would be off unless needed for use to signal a turn...if you notice, many higher end cars in recent years have a design with only the headlight on until a turn is being signaled
If possible, can someone post a schematic of the circuit that would need modification? Not at all new to circuits, but new to auto electronics. Thanks
OP, apologies for the side track
If possible, can someone post a schematic of the circuit that would need modification? Not at all new to circuits, but new to auto electronics. Thanks
OP, apologies for the side track
10-14-2013, 09:44 PM
#26
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Not sure how much things have changed...But on my M3 I did this by pulling one of the wires that went to the bulb connector...It only went on when I signaled or turned on my hazards....I've always liked the "on-off-on-off" look better than the "on-dim-on-dim" look of blinkers....But I think haivng them dim and on is part of the "safety" measures of the parking lights...so if your headlight does go out, it's not totally black on that side of the car...Safety shmaftey!
I think that wiring the sidemarker and turn signal in this way, as well as install the switchback LEDs (to eliminate the amber bulb reflection when off) would clean up the look of the headlights tremendously, esp without having to do much. Subtle but effectively removing the ambler color from the headlights unless you need it. I get your visibility argument, and I don't intend to marginalize safety, but I think the difference is negligible.
Any member have experience with this mod, or better yet an OEM or custom schematic?
10-15-2013, 12:11 AM
#27
My sentiments Exactly! And I'm hoping it's just as simple a fix for the G as your BMW (either at the fixture itself or a fuse/terminal panel)
I think that wiring the sidemarker and turn signal in this way, as well as install the switchback LEDs (to eliminate the amber bulb reflection when off) would clean up the look of the headlights tremendously, esp without having to do much. Subtle but effectively removing the ambler color from the headlights unless you need it. I get your visibility argument, and I don't intend to marginalize safety, but I think the difference is negligible.
Any member have experience with this mod, or better yet an OEM or custom schematic?
I think that wiring the sidemarker and turn signal in this way, as well as install the switchback LEDs (to eliminate the amber bulb reflection when off) would clean up the look of the headlights tremendously, esp without having to do much. Subtle but effectively removing the ambler color from the headlights unless you need it. I get your visibility argument, and I don't intend to marginalize safety, but I think the difference is negligible.
Any member have experience with this mod, or better yet an OEM or custom schematic?
But yeah one of these days I gotta roll my sleeves up and do a little dissecting...Cars were so much easier to work on before the turn of this century (and before I got OLD! Dem bones, muscles, and back hurt now!)! The good old days of OBDI too! **sigh**
10-15-2013, 08:09 AM
#28
Anyone know if the front turn signals can be wired to be off with the headlight on, but blink when the turn indicator is used? Also the sidemarker light at the top of the headlight? Think it would look much cleaner if the amber lights would be off unless needed for use to signal a turn...if you notice, many higher end cars in recent years have a design with only the headlight on until a turn is being signaled
If possible, can someone post a schematic of the circuit that would need modification? Not at all new to circuits, but new to auto electronics. Thanks
OP, apologies for the side track
If possible, can someone post a schematic of the circuit that would need modification? Not at all new to circuits, but new to auto electronics. Thanks
OP, apologies for the side track
You can see with the head & fog lights off only the city lights (LED) are on. Than with the head & fog lights on the turn/parking lights are still off.
10-17-2013, 12:14 PM
#29
Hey guys a little help. I got my LED parking lights and wanted to use that as my DRL. But the halogen fogs keep coming on with it and there is no way to have just the parking lights on during the day.
At nigth it is fine because only the parking lights light up with my projectors. Any suggestions? Much appreciated.
At nigth it is fine because only the parking lights light up with my projectors. Any suggestions? Much appreciated.
10-17-2013, 01:31 PM
#30
That's easy. Buy a 7440 bulb. That is a single filament versus the 7443 dual filament bulb. Just did the very same last weekend.
You can see with the head & fog lights off only the city lights (LED) are on. Than with the head & fog lights on the turn/parking lights are still off.
You can see with the head & fog lights off only the city lights (LED) are on. Than with the head & fog lights on the turn/parking lights are still off.
Sorry guys..been dragging my feet...Work really sucks the life outta me.
Last edited by 10Gee37exeS; 10-17-2013 at 01:36 PM.