Tebs

Mine are wired up to both the ignition (via relay)and fogs (with caps). The DRL`s switch off when my headlights switch on. When this occurs and I turn the wheel one DRL will illuminate depending on which way I turn. The problem is they flicker at the start and end of the illumination cycle. The reason this happens is because if you looked at how the standard fog illuminates it starts of off and then gradually gets brighter until peak brightness and then dims as you bring the wheel back to centre. There is a voltage sweep from 0 to say 14V and back to zero again. Before I fitted my LEDs I confirmed that they need at least 8V to be stable, anything between 7-8V is unstable and results in flickering. I have tried 150 and 220uf caps to stop the flickering during turning but no joy. I have also set the cornering function to off using a Star developer system but the setting seems to get lost when the developer system is disconnected. I am not sure if this a memory retention issue is with my front SAM or something else to do with the intelligent lighting system on my car.

For now I have the DRLs running all the time including when the headlights are on and they function as the standard fogs for convenience lighting on locking and unlocking the vehicle. They work perfectly like this. I just wanted them off at night because they look quite bright. What do you guys think? Are they too bright at night? Id be interested to hear if anyone else has tried to turn the cornering function off via DAS and their experience. Or has anyone worked out how to dim them like the 2012 cars when the main lights are on?

dadangman

It will work as as if it is a fog, but one draw back is that the lights will ficker if u turn left or right cuz of the dimming effect, what I do is turn the fogs/dlr led on manually and that solves the flickering problem

dadangman

I asked my friends that also... If the LEDs are too bright at night, they said its fine... Yes... It is brightt but it does not annoyingly bright..

Tebs

Cheers. I think I`ll leave them on all the time. I have faffed around with them enough.

Duduondo

Hi folks.
I installed this drl to my w204 and it works perfectly without the engine running, but as soon as I turn the engine on and put on the headlight the drl startes to flash (goes dim and bright continuously). I used the APT M control module to wire it up.

Does any one have any suggestions on how I can fix this issue.
Thanks

senc230

Ouch, I just brought the module too. Did you wire it correctly since the instruction is in german.
*Just receive the instruction in english, as bad as google translate. let me know if you need them.

PalladiumC300

Google translate didn't help much with those instructions. I spoke with the guy who makes them and that wasn't easy either because of his thick German accent. It sounds like a bad connection to me since I had the same problem and it ended up being that.

senc230

Dim, can you help me out with the wiring when my module arrives?

PalladiumC300

Not a problem

Duduondo

Will try redoing the wiring, it's really frustrating I hope I get it sorted soon.



@palladiumc300 thanks for your help and advice so far. Very much appreciated.

sirics

Can those of you who have dones this mod already, post some good night pictures please?

rb23lb

anybody in so cal want to do this for me and make some cash, PM me, thanks

benzo-boi

Yep, same here. I'd be interested in paying someone that is capable of doing this. Please PM me as well.


If not, I was going to go to a local shop. rb23lb, maybe we can do a group deal at that shop if nobody responds.

sirics

Night pictures anyone?

Duduondo

Thanks PalladiumC300, it was a bad connection, and I have pretty much got it sorted. Seems to work like factory fitted once.

Duduondo

Thanks dude. Its all sorted now. Good luck with your install.

mir_m

Where can I buy this module from
Installed the drls and they are working fine once switched on via fog light however when I lock/unlock the car and the surround light comes on the drls flicker
Tried Capacitors but no luck

Duduondo

http://www.teamapt.de/tagfahrleuchte...htsteuermodul/



It's a German website, the module is pretty cool if you wire it up properly. It make the drl work exactly like the factory fitted drl.
Good luck.

snowmuch

Would anyone be so kind and write a guide for the module?

Duduondo

Send your email and i will forward the instructions in english to you.

sirics

Is the #1 or #2 the positive on the LED?

mir_m

I don't understand German and need to order this module
Can some1 please assist

snowmuch

What kind of tools do you guys recommand to cut and smooth out around the bumper?

jimmythegreek

u just use an air saw or a dremel tool. the plastic is soft and cuts easily. Its all hidden by the DRL bezel so no worries just dont go too far

sirics

So I installed mine today and went directly to an empty fuse in the fuse box. Everything is great except I get the check right and check left fog light. Any ideas?