DRL fuse
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08 E350 AMG; 18 GLE 350
DRL fuse
Aloha,
I've installed the illuminated star for our 2018 GLE 350. I have it powered in the fuse box from one of the 3 headlight fuses (7.5a) using a tap-a-fuse.
It works fine. It comes on when the headlight is activated.
I however would prefer it to come on when the DRLs are on.
I could tap off one of the wires going to either the left or right DRLs but I would rather source it from the fuse box.
I also prefer the DRL since it will illuminate the star when you use the car fob to unlock or lock the car. Using any accessory input won't.
I looked at the printed fuse map that comes with the vehicle. It doesn't identify a fuse location for the DRL. Did a google search also and didn't find anything.
If anyone knows of getting power from the DRL without splicing to the wire, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
I've installed the illuminated star for our 2018 GLE 350. I have it powered in the fuse box from one of the 3 headlight fuses (7.5a) using a tap-a-fuse.
It works fine. It comes on when the headlight is activated.
I however would prefer it to come on when the DRLs are on.
I could tap off one of the wires going to either the left or right DRLs but I would rather source it from the fuse box.
I also prefer the DRL since it will illuminate the star when you use the car fob to unlock or lock the car. Using any accessory input won't.
I looked at the printed fuse map that comes with the vehicle. It doesn't identify a fuse location for the DRL. Did a google search also and didn't find anything.
If anyone knows of getting power from the DRL without splicing to the wire, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
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Aston Martin Vantage, GLE 43 AMG, Volvo XC60, BMW X1 35i, Ram 1500, BMW Z4 35i
Aloha,
I've installed the illuminated star for our 2018 GLE 350. I have it powered in the fuse box from one of the 3 headlight fuses (7.5a) using a tap-a-fuse.
It works fine. It comes on when the headlight is activated.
I however would prefer it to come on when the DRLs are on.
I could tap off one of the wires going to either the left or right DRLs but I would rather source it from the fuse box.
I also prefer the DRL since it will illuminate the star when you use the car fob to unlock or lock the car. Using any accessory input won't.
I looked at the printed fuse map that comes with the vehicle. It doesn't identify a fuse location for the DRL. Did a google search also and didn't find anything.
If anyone knows of getting power from the DRL without splicing to the wire, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
I've installed the illuminated star for our 2018 GLE 350. I have it powered in the fuse box from one of the 3 headlight fuses (7.5a) using a tap-a-fuse.
It works fine. It comes on when the headlight is activated.
I however would prefer it to come on when the DRLs are on.
I could tap off one of the wires going to either the left or right DRLs but I would rather source it from the fuse box.
I also prefer the DRL since it will illuminate the star when you use the car fob to unlock or lock the car. Using any accessory input won't.
I looked at the printed fuse map that comes with the vehicle. It doesn't identify a fuse location for the DRL. Did a google search also and didn't find anything.
If anyone knows of getting power from the DRL without splicing to the wire, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
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08 E350 AMG; 18 GLE 350
Thanks Whitewagon. Are you suggesting to tie to one of the existing relays or a terminal for an open relay slot?
Thanks amusa. I've seen that thread and another using an open slot but they don't say it is for the DRL.
I guess I'll get a multimeter and check out suggestions above plus others in the fuse box to see if any of them are triggered by the lock/unlock on the keyfob.
BTW, the fuse map says locations 207 (20A), 211 (20A), 229 (5A), and 231 (5A) are for the headlights. I have mine currently tapped off fuse 229. The map says 5A for that slot but it actually has a 7.5A fuse.
Thanks amusa. I've seen that thread and another using an open slot but they don't say it is for the DRL.
I guess I'll get a multimeter and check out suggestions above plus others in the fuse box to see if any of them are triggered by the lock/unlock on the keyfob.
BTW, the fuse map says locations 207 (20A), 211 (20A), 229 (5A), and 231 (5A) are for the headlights. I have mine currently tapped off fuse 229. The map says 5A for that slot but it actually has a 7.5A fuse.
Last edited by eaglehawaii; Jun 9, 2023 at 08:13 AM.
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Aston Martin Vantage, GLE 43 AMG, Volvo XC60, BMW X1 35i, Ram 1500, BMW Z4 35i
Thanks Whitewagon. Are you suggesting to tie to one of the existing relays or a terminal for an open relay slot?
Thanks amusa. I've seen that thread and another using an open slot but they don't say it is for the DRL.
I guess I'll get a multimeter and check out suggestions above plus others in the fuse box to see if any of them are triggered by the lock/unlock on the keyfob.
BTW, the fuse map says locations 207 (20A), 211 (20A), 229 (5A), and 231 (5A) are for the headlights. I have mine currently tapped off fuse 229. The map says 5A for that slot but it actually has a 7.5A fuse.
Thanks amusa. I've seen that thread and another using an open slot but they don't say it is for the DRL.
I guess I'll get a multimeter and check out suggestions above plus others in the fuse box to see if any of them are triggered by the lock/unlock on the keyfob.
BTW, the fuse map says locations 207 (20A), 211 (20A), 229 (5A), and 231 (5A) are for the headlights. I have mine currently tapped off fuse 229. The map says 5A for that slot but it actually has a 7.5A fuse.
