Love them. Made the car bright, made the car much more expensive looking, made the car more stylish, and it made the car more visible with both a bright DRL and a blinker you cannot miss.
The install was not bad at all. Very few tools needed.
Tools required:
Wire Strippers
plastic flat trim remover pry bar
7/16 I believe socket wrench
Time
First of all, this is a solid all included kit. You do not need to go running to the auto parts store for one part, then another. Totally complete kit.
1. You need to remove the cover going to the current cathode style DRL on both sides which is like 6 pop down tabs, see removed picture. Take a pry bar and pop it out one tab at a time on both sides.
2. Take the socket and remove the 2 bolts holding the cathode style unit in place and the 3 lowest bolts on the front fender well trim.
3. Unplug cathode by reaching in via wheel well. You can turn the steering wheel to adjust tire angle to give you the most room.
4. Remove the cathode. This may be held in place with some basic push tabs or just fall out on its own like mine did
5.Start to wire. pop open the fuse block right next to the air filter 2013+ find fuse 90 or 92 and remove that fuse. Add it to the other slot on the supplied kit and plug it back in.
5. Follow the directions. One wire now goes to the blinker, then the yellow wire goes to the blinker on the other side using the scotch locks. Optional white wire to make the DRLs dim when the headlights are on. I skipped this one.
6.Route the line using the supplied zip ties. I went and attached it in the front over the radiator top and tied it to the wire harness that also ran across the top.
7. Don't be discouraged when the supplied line off the ballast does not reach. The passenger side lens comes with extra long line that once you fish up to make the connection you will have room to spare
8. plug in and bolt back on the new LED style DRL. Now check for operation
9. stare at it and say "badass"
10. put the bolts back in place in the fender well. and put the beauty cover back over top on the bumper around the new led DRL
That is it, you are done.
If you bought the courtesy kit as well, you snip off the line right at the fuse part of the ballast about 4" in where the connector already is. Use the wire stripper to put on the new supplied line, plug it back into the fuse block. close up the block and attach the new blue wire to the drivers side blinker function again. You will have a great running kit.
OEM Kit trim removal
(https://i.imgur.com/Km74uEvh.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/WPPqBCvh.jpg)
Backside of lower valance trim piece
(https://i.imgur.com/aaaa5JUh.jpg)
Remove the 2 bolts that hold the light in place
(https://i.imgur.com/Ao0AJ4Bh.jpg)
Out with the Old. In with the New
(https://i.imgur.com/wjxYURPh.jpg)
Can you tell which side is complete?
(https://i.imgur.com/ZXZz1dOh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/w76OpHUh.jpg)
Connection directly to the battery
(https://i.imgur.com/WBqhca8h.jpg)
Location under the fuse block 2013+
(https://i.imgur.com/UvGpMXNh.jpg)
Passenger side yellow wire connection to turn signal orange bulb wire
(https://i.imgur.com/9CRDyWMh.jpg)
Here it is at night. Outside my workshop spare 2 car garage
(https://i.imgur.com/t60JMwDh.jpg)
They are even in height and all. It is the actual slope of the driveway that makes one then the other appear to be pointing higher.
(https://i.imgur.com/HNbBqtFh.jpg)
Light output just from the DRL. Super bright!
(https://i.imgur.com/CIIx71Yh.jpg)
Here is the 6000K bulbs and DRLs. Looks Amazing together
(https://i.imgur.com/Sk9ITJoh.jpg)
The light on the ground is just from the DRL. Look at that output. Like a GOOD fog light.
(https://i.imgur.com/osll0pkh.jpg)
This has been on "mod wish list" for a while. Thank you for the how-to. I would do it sooner but money...
Quote from: BigPelo on October 30, 2015, 03:11:59 PM
This has been on "mod wish list" for a while. Thank you for the how-to. I would do it sooner but money...
Save up! Worth every penny they ask for them. To be honest, the harness in the box looks almost intimidating. Once stretched out I was like ok I got this. Looks great. Had one Taurus guy say he liked what they did with the lights on the new model year. I said I put them in, he asked for a link. It is pretty darn awesome. The light output helps out a ton as well.
Hope Adam doesn't mind my adding these links to this HowTo :)
More examples of the DriveBright DRL's/light bars installed here
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,4439.0.html (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,4439.0.html)
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,4487.0.html (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,4487.0.html)
Q on the Bezel here
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,5263.0.html (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,5263.0.html)
Quote from: SHOdded on October 30, 2015, 05:55:18 PM
Hope Adam doesn't mind my adding these links to this HowTo :)
More examples of the DriveBright DRL's/light bars installed here
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,4439.0.html (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,4439.0.html)
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,4487.0.html (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,4487.0.html)
Q on the Bezel here
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,5263.0.html (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,5263.0.html)
Go for it. Props given where props are due. This product is truly fantastic. Good stuff you posted. I am new and not trying to repeat, but I did not see much of a detail write up. Some good info that got me to order the kit, but i wanted to show some of the pictures that were not shown. AWESOME links though.
With this kit, do the DRLs stay on with the key? I would like that, because stock they are only on with the headlights.
Quote from: Beaster1174 on October 31, 2015, 05:39:16 PM
With this kit, do the DRLs stay on with the key? I would like that, because stock they are only on with the headlights.
On any time the ignition is on... And they come in switchbacks, plus can be wired to flash with locking, opening door, etc.
Just wanted to update. Not one issue since putting system in the car. Still bright, still working flawless, still a lot of bang for the buck.
:thumb:
Do we need to mess with the stock wiring if we just want to use the white LED function or is it required only for the turn signal option? Can they be used as fog lights or are they just really bright DRLs?
Finally had a chance to install my kit couple weeks ago. I can't get the lights on! Instructions are well written and I am not new to car electricity so I blame my car being a Canadian model with retrofitted HID projectors in place of the halogens... Anyone knows if the Canadian cars have the same fuses box as the american models? I tried both 90 and 92 fuses, even tried to change the polarity. I am lost!
BigPelo perhaps ShoBoats thread might be more beneficial since his previous SHO was also from Canada! Dunno. Z :)
https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,373.0.html (https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,373.0.html)
Quote from: ZSHO on May 18, 2018, 02:15:40 PM
BigPelo perhaps ShoBoats thread might be more beneficial since his previous SHO was also from Canada! Dunno. Z :)
https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,373.0.html (https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,373.0.html)
Thanks for the head-up! But the thread you referred is for switchback (which I have and working since day 1 :) ) but my problem is with the daytime bright light that replace the accent "fog" light. I e-mailed Drive Bright and waiting a response.
(http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i380/bigpelo/20180517_201144_zpsew7nevze.jpg) (http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/bigpelo/media/20180517_201144_zpsew7nevze.jpg.html)
(http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i380/bigpelo/20180517_201153_zpspzktixcf.jpg) (http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/bigpelo/media/20180517_201153_zpspzktixcf.jpg.html)
Quote from: BigPelo on May 18, 2018, 03:24:24 PM
Quote from: ZSHO on May 18, 2018, 02:15:40 PM
BigPelo perhaps ShoBoats thread might be more beneficial since his previous SHO was also from Canada! Dunno. Z :)
https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,373.0.html (https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,373.0.html)
Thanks for the head-up! But the thread you referred is for switchback (which I have and working since day 1 :) ) but my problem is with the daytime bright light that replace the accent "fog" light. I e-mailed Drive Bright and waiting a response.
(http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i380/bigpelo/20180517_201144_zpsew7nevze.jpg) (http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/bigpelo/media/20180517_201144_zpsew7nevze.jpg.html)
(http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i380/bigpelo/20180517_201153_zpspzktixcf.jpg) (http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/bigpelo/media/20180517_201153_zpspzktixcf.jpg.html)
Have you made sure to have the car at least with accessorie power on? I think I put mine on 92 and the car has to have at least accessorie power on or else they won't turn on.
You could also call in and talk to Dan. I've had my LED light replaced warranty issue and also the controller box. Dan is great at customer service.
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Quote from: BoostfoSHO on May 18, 2018, 04:11:43 PM
Have you made sure to have the car at least with accessorie power on? I think I put mine on 92 and the car has to have at least accessorie power on or else they won't turn on.
You could also call in and talk to Dan. I've had my LED light replaced warranty issue and also the controller box. Dan is great at customer service.
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My wife and I have been driving the car day and night for the pass 2 weeks since I installed the kit, the lights never lit.
Quote from: BigPelo on May 18, 2018, 04:19:35 PM
Quote from: BoostfoSHO on May 18, 2018, 04:11:43 PM
Have you made sure to have the car at least with accessorie power on? I think I put mine on 92 and the car has to have at least accessorie power on or else they won't turn on.
You could also call in and talk to Dan. I've had my LED light replaced warranty issue and also the controller box. Dan is great at customer service.
Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
My wife and I have been driving the car day and night for the pass 2 weeks since I installed the kit, the lights never lit.
Aahhh ok I guess it's not that then lol. I would read the manual and find a fuse that is for lights and stick it in there lol
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The Add a Fuse adapter requires TWO of the same identical AMP- Fuse!
I found this over Taurus.net Forum,hope it helps any. Z
https://www.fordtaurus.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=17723 (https://www.fordtaurus.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=17723)
https://www.fordtaurus.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=17723&sid=c40770f894fbce69d52ea5e2c3d62c9f&start=20 (https://www.fordtaurus.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=17723&sid=c40770f894fbce69d52ea5e2c3d62c9f&start=20)
Quote from: ZSHO on May 18, 2018, 04:32:08 PM
The Add a Fuse adapter requires TWO of the same identical AMP- Fuse!
I found this over Taurus.net Forum,hope it helps any. Z
https://www.fordtaurus.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=17723 (https://www.fordtaurus.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=17723)
https://www.fordtaurus.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=17723&sid=c40770f894fbce69d52ea5e2c3d62c9f&start=20 (https://www.fordtaurus.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=17723&sid=c40770f894fbce69d52ea5e2c3d62c9f&start=20)
You mean both fuses need to be 10A? if it's one 5A with one 10A, it won't work? Thank for the feedback.
My e-mail to Drive Bright hasn't been answer yet...
Quote from: BigPelo on May 18, 2018, 03:24:24 PM
Quote from: ZSHO on May 18, 2018, 02:15:40 PM
BigPelo perhaps ShoBoats thread might be more beneficial since his previous SHO was also from Canada! Dunno. Z :)
https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,373.0.html (https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,373.0.html)
Thanks for the head-up! But the thread you referred is for switchback (which I have and working since day 1 :) ) but my problem is with the daytime bright light that replace the accent "fog" light. I e-mailed Drive Bright and waiting a response.
(http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i380/bigpelo/20180517_201144_zpsew7nevze.jpg) (http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/bigpelo/media/20180517_201144_zpsew7nevze.jpg.html)
(http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i380/bigpelo/20180517_201153_zpspzktixcf.jpg) (http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/bigpelo/media/20180517_201153_zpspzktixcf.jpg.html)
I think you have the ADD-A FUSE ON backwards based on the ground pin! Try Switching to the other side and see if it works. Z
Quote from: ZSHO on May 22, 2018, 11:31:47 AM
Quote from: BigPelo on May 18, 2018, 03:24:24 PM
Quote from: ZSHO on May 18, 2018, 02:15:40 PM
BigPelo perhaps ShoBoats thread might be more beneficial since his previous SHO was also from Canada! Dunno. Z :)
I think you have the ADD-A FUSE ON backwards based on the ground pin! Try Switching to the other side and see if it works. Z
I tried to "reverse polarity" without success...
Thanks for keeping up with suggestions!
Some say Dan is good at customer service. I say Nope. Will never do business with him again. My 2cents there.