Wiring Drl's So They Turn On With Ignition

[xenium12]

Hello fellow Ford Fiesta Fanatics!

I'm brand new to the Ford Owners Club and just have a quick query regarding the wiring of DRL's.

I bought a pair of these LED Halo Rings http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1497.l2649

and I would like to know what is the easiest way to wire them so that they turn on with the ignition of my Ford Fiesta Zetec Mk7

Im guessing its got something to do with the Ignition Live connection, but not 100% sure.

Any help would be so awesome! :D

edit: I probably should have added that I have perused the guide sections, and have seen Wilko-S1600's comprehensive guide to installing his DRL's, but he has set his up differently to what I'm after.

[iNath]

If only we had a guides section... ;) Welcome to the forum btw!

http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/33076-fiesta-mk7-drl-fitting-guide/

[xenium12]

Thanks iNath!

I've seen this guide, but he does not wire his DRL's in the way I want to.

I want to know how to wire them directly to the ignition, without the use of relays and want not.

[GJC]

Look in your Engine fuse box, Fuse F25 (10A) is designated for DRL as is Relay 6. Whilst we don't have them fitted in most UK cards Ford probably put all the wiring in place to be useable.

You probably DO want to do it via a fuse and relay to protect the DRLs from the full ampage of the battery and the cars electronics from any issues with the DRL's...

[iNath]

Thanks iNath!

I've seen this guide, but he does not wire his DRL's in the way I want to.

I want to know how to wire them directly to the ignition, without the use of relays and want not.

DRL's need to dim by 50% or turn off when dipped beam (your main lights) come on, not sure how that can be achieved without relays.

[Stoney871]

Ideally you'll want to do the installation with the correct relays and protective fuses in place.

As Nathan says, the correct fitting should dim them or turn them off completely with the headlights on.

http://www.car-electrical.co.uk/daytime-running-lights