07 wrx daytime running lights - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

renorex · 2009-04-24, 12:15 AM

So I cut the wire for my DRL's on my 07 wrx ltd so I could instal an HID kit. Initially I found that unless I turned off my fog lights the DRL's would turn on randomly after I started driving. Now a couple days ago I saw that they were flashing off and on in the reflection of the car in front of me. Any ideas on how to fix this? Maybe a grounding issue or something? Could use some help. Thanks.

Dean · 2009-04-24, 05:35 AM

Reconnect the wire and see if things go back to normal.

Since it is likely a relay, resistor and diode scenario, cutting wires can cause weird reverse flows, it sounds like through the emergency flasher/blinker circuit.

Your HID kit may be contributing to that path. How is it wired in? Is it '07 specific or "generic"

Lows, fogs and DRLs are all related. Get back to normal operation and then start over. You may have blown or fused something you will have to fix to get back to normal.

renorex · 2009-04-25, 01:02 PM

I think it's generic... McCullogh HID kit. Pretty disappointed with all the problems I've had with them. Right now I'm just driving around with my lights turned on all the time. Maybe I'll just start saving to by an entire STI Headlight assembly and do it right.

cody · 2009-04-25, 08:38 PM

I've read a few reviews (all good) of these: http://www.crucialracing.com/products/hid.php

renorex · 2009-04-26, 02:44 PM

Well, sounds like I may have more complex problems other than just the lights themselves according to Dean. I'm not so savvy with wiring etc... may need some help on this one.

2009-04-24, 12:15 AM	#1
renorex EJ18 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sparks Posts: 30 Car: 2007 Subaru WRX LTD	07 wrx daytime running lights So I cut the wire for my DRL's on my 07 wrx ltd so I could instal an HID kit. Initially I found that unless I turned off my fog lights the DRL's would turn on randomly after I started driving. Now a couple days ago I saw that they were flashing off and on in the reflection of the car in front of me. Any ideas on how to fix this? Maybe a grounding issue or something? Could use some help. Thanks.

2009-04-24, 05:35 AM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Reconnect the wire and see if things go back to normal. Since it is likely a relay, resistor and diode scenario, cutting wires can cause weird reverse flows, it sounds like through the emergency flasher/blinker circuit. Your HID kit may be contributing to that path. How is it wired in? Is it '07 specific or "generic" Lows, fogs and DRLs are all related. Get back to normal operation and then start over. You may have blown or fused something you will have to fix to get back to normal. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2009-04-25, 08:38 PM	#4
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I've read a few reviews (all good) of these: http://www.crucialracing.com/products/hid.php __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

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renorex EJ18 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sparks Posts: 30 Car: 2007 Subaru WRX LTD	I think it's generic... McCullogh HID kit. Pretty disappointed with all the problems I've had with them. Right now I'm just driving around with my lights turned on all the time. Maybe I'll just start saving to by an entire STI Headlight assembly and do it right.

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renorex EJ18 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sparks Posts: 30 Car: 2007 Subaru WRX LTD	Well, sounds like I may have more complex problems other than just the lights themselves according to Dean. I'm not so savvy with wiring etc... may need some help on this one.