Anyone fitted DRL's to their micra?

[PaulN534]

Just wondering if anyone on here has fitted DRL's on their Micra that look factory fitted?

If so, post a picture. Looking to do it soon!

 

[PaulN534]

Bump?

 

[MicraPRO]

Well these are mine
Just an example its a bit like marmite love or hate...

Lights on!

 

[MicraPRO]

Balls just noticed this was k12... fail...

 

[PaulN534]

Haha! No worries pal! Its all good

 

[azb786]

I have DLR style LEDs does this count

 

[kalajhatt]

how do you fit them on

 

[Mika The Finn]

My idea is not direct bolt-on, this requires little bit tinkering and electrical know-how. If you have clear front turn signals, use these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-20W-Am...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ae21e4533&vxp=mtr with these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-1157-2...Parts_Accessories&hash=item233823c715&vxp=mtr. Then your turn signal work as DLRs and blinkers, without any visible modification to vehicle

 

[azb786]

My idea is not direct bolt-on, this requires little bit tinkering and electrical know-how. If you have clear front turn signals, use these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-20W-Am...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ae21e4533&vxp=mtr with these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-1157-2...Parts_Accessories&hash=item233823c715&vxp=mtr. Then your turn signal work as DLRs and blinkers, without any visible modification to vehicle

I've done the DLR for A3. Its very easy job to do. Its kind of same as connecting HID kits.
Anyway i went for direct bolt on with Micra.
Here is the result of your idea :-D :-D

 

[Mika The Finn]

Does your construction have turn signals in same?

 

[azb786]

Does your construction have turn signals in same?

I still haven't got the time to fix into the car. But my plan was (see my current DLR set up) replace the current white small LED to orange/amber LED. That will be use as indicators. Rewire sidelights and indicator lights.

 

[Mika The Finn]

G'day azb786!
Could you measure, marked with red in the picture, diameter of socket opening in turning signal?
Or anyone who has this measurement easily available!
Here in The Land Of The Finn's is bit chilly to disassemble grill for measurement

 

[azb786]

Hi mate.. I modified the STOCK bulb fittings for the LEDs.. I've taken some pics. Hopes that helps..

 

[Mika The Finn]

Hello azb786!
KIITOS! (thanks in Finnish) for measurements! This helped a lot!

 

[Mika The Finn]

Did some digging on ebay and found & bought these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161550836093?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

These DRL's on Micra look like factory fitted. No visible modifications to vehicle

 

[azb786]

Wow.. Looks really good.

 

[Mika The Finn]

Less positive price development in china, I paid €35.90 for those, now price has gone to €122.61

 

[azb786]

Less positive price development in china, I paid €35.90 for those, now price has gone to €122.61

Looks like its on demand after you posted on MSC :-D I've looked into these lights.. Total Price and Postage are way too expensive.

 

[MicraSport]

Hello Mike

I hope you can help me.

I have bought the same LED switchback kit as you did, but I can not get it work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/16155083609...&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

The turn signal connector was easy to install, and when connected the red wire to battery + I got a bright white light from the DRL LEDs.
But when I activate my turn signal I don't get the switchback effect. The lights starts to blink white and not amber?

Does your kit works correctly?
Also does your load resistors get really really hot?

I was really looking forward to seeing the LED on my K12

 

[Mika The Finn]

G'day MicraSport!

Name is Mika (been since 1966 ).

Did you first tried them with external power source or battery, that they actually work? Mine aren't connected yet, due lack of time.

I tested mine with battery right after arrival of them and they are working properly. Load resistors are getting hot, it's resistors function when lowering voltage, to get hot.

Don't give up, test them first and complain to seller, if they don't work.

 

[sergio34]

I was thinking to install these DRL
http://www.amazon.it/dp/B00JUQVUAO/...UTF8&colid=14CYR97KHBIMU&coliid=I4DR4GRKHH57C

 

[Mika The Finn]

G'day!
Now I finally had time to install the DRL's, easy to install and works fine. Now my headlights look like candles compared bright blueish light in DRL's, got to get xenon's...

 

[Mika The Finn]

Hello Mike

I hope you can help me.

I have bought the same LED switchback kit as you did, but I can not get it work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161550836093?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

The turn signal connector was easy to install, and when connected the red wire to battery + I got a bright white light from the DRL LEDs.
But when I activate my turn signal I don't get the switchback effect. The lights starts to blink white and not amber?

Does your kit works correctly?
Also does your load resistors get really really hot?

I was really looking forward to seeing the LED on my K12

My kit works perfectly. I connected orange circled wire in the picture to constant 12V. Cut sockets off from DRL kit and also cut connectors off from Micras wire harness then connected red and black to to vehicles original wires.

Now similar ones are cheap on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/No-Hyper-Fl...ash=item3d1c3aac48:g:M9AAAOSwnFZXUVcI&vxp=mtr

 

[sergio34]

Here, how I did it...
http://micraclubitalia.forumfree.it/?t=72309609#lastpost

 

[Mika The Finn]

"Sergio34 Here, how I did it...
http://micraclubitalia.forumfree.it/?t=72309609#lastpost"
One way to add DRL's, but now you have something added to your front...
In my opinion it doesn't look factory fitted like PaulN534 described in first message of this chain...
-Mika-

 

[sergio34]

Different bumper, much better result!

 

[Mika The Finn]

Do you should have same turning signals aka. blinkers as I have, regardless of the bumper? I assume so...
You can do like mine
-Mika-

 

[Mika The Finn]

Hello Mike

I hope you can help me.

I have bought the same LED switchback kit as you did, but I can not get it work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161550836093?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

The turn signal connector was easy to install, and when connected the red wire to battery + I got a bright white light from the DRL LEDs.
But when I activate my turn signal I don't get the switchback effect. The lights starts to blink white and not amber?

Does your kit works correctly?
Also does your load resistors get really really hot?

I was really looking forward to seeing the LED on my K12

Are yours DRL's working already?

-Mika-

 

[John_D]

Been looking at these, looks like they will fit nicely in each side of the lower grill......

 

[Mika The Finn]

Just wondering if anyone on here has fitted DRL's on their Micra that look factory fitted?...

John, with your option you have to mount something to front of your vehicle...
By using original indicators, you only need some connectors, few meters of wire and one automotive relay
And DRL's look like been mounted in the factory.
-Mika-

 

[John_D]

John, with your option you have to mount something to front of your vehicle...
By using original indicators, you only need some connectors, few meters of wire and one automotive relay
And DRL's look like been mounted in the factory.
-Mika-

Rather keep them independent of the indicators Mika, don't want to detract from the visual operation of the indicators. Indicators in the same same lamp housing, as bright DLR's, wouldn't be able to be seen by other road users as well. :0(

 

[Mika The Finn]

Bright white DLR's will change to yellow inside lamp housing when turn signal is used, so it flashes in bright yellow. When turn signal is turned off, there is 1 sec delay, after this time bright white is back on. And Audi, Mercedes and BMW's are having same or similar function in their DRL's.
Everyone should use their common sense when modifying turn signals.

I went today to Finnish MOT place, turn signal housings aren't EU approved as DRL's, so nose of my Micra is illegal now...
Please check UK MOT rules and take this to consideration if planning to install DRL's.

-Mika-

 

[Mika The Finn]

Rather keep them independent of the indicators Mika, don't want to detract from the visual operation of the indicators. Indicators in the same same lamp housing, as bright DLR's, wouldn't be able to be seen by other road users as well. :0(

In my opinion these don't detract from the visual operation of the indicators and other road users are visually able to see difference between DRL and turn signals due color difference, even they are in same housing.
Simple visual example of my Micra with DRL's on youtube now https://youtu.be/HCeLKCHS18I.
-Mika-

 

[chriswills]

these are my drls

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