Where do I wire my DRLs?

[JRyneHammons]

I installed some LED's in my black rogue's grill. I have grounded the negative wires but I am unsure what is the best place to wire the positives to? I would like them to be on when the car is on. Maybe the ignition fuse? Idk if you can wire something to a fuse?

Please help

Thanks guys

[Elton Noway]

I installed some LED's in my black rogue's grill. I have grounded the negative wires but I am unsure what is the best place to wire the positives to? I would like them to be on when the car is on. Maybe the ignition fuse? Idk if you can wire something to a fuse?

Please help

Hi JRyneHmmons, You might want to read through this thread... it contains plenty of information on the wiring of DRL's.

want-to-install-drls-where-to-wire-t521 ... L#p5953339

This thread has some information on the wiring of DRLs as well... but it might be more involved than you care to go.

a-straightforward-mod-to-add-drl-s-t469 ... L#p5307166

[JRyneHammons]

Thanks for the response guys. I think I want to wire it to the battery or to the fuel pump fuse.

Where do I connect the positive wire on the fuse? Just wrap it around the fuse?

Or to the battery?

[philipa_240sx]

Definitely would not go straight to the battery. There is a risk you could drain the battery.

Fuel pump is a bad idea too. If there is a wiring problem you will loose the pump and the engine will stop. For that matter, I would stay away from all of the fuses under the hood as they run vital components of the vehicle.

The easiest and safest place to wire it is the accessory 12V outlet fuse under the dash. It turns on/off with the ignition, and is fused for 15A. You can use an 'ATM' sized fuse tap for this purpose. Many places carry them, check the local auto parts store. Your biggest problem will be getting the wiring through the firewall.

[JRyneHammons]

Great! That is awesome advice thank you. Now, how in the world would i get through the firewall between the hood and the under dash fuse box?

[Leo2005]

Definitely would not go straight to the battery. There is a risk you could drain the battery.
Fuel pump is a bad idea too. If there is a wiring problem you will loose the pump and the engine will stop. For that matter, I would stay away from all of the fuses under the hood as they run vital components of the vehicle.

As for myself I see only 2 options. Either connecting from inside like from cigarette plug or acc 12V+ from headunit as you stated above but the best option would be connecting throw relay on the battery. This way you could still tap it to the fuse but throw relay on the battery and install an extra fuse. When I was connecting fog lights I used acc 12V+ from my headunit throw relay on the battery so it lights up as DRL but I have a switch so I can turn them off when the car is not running. Also if I decide to install any new led lights on the front I probably would connect them to the fog lights so I can turn them on/off at the same time with fog lights.

[JRyneHammons]

I have decided to wire it to the accessory fuse. Can someone please tell me where the accessory fuse is? I know it's under the dash. Do i just get a fuse tap and throw it in the blank spot next to the 15's or do I need to replace an existing fuse?

[philipa_240sx]

I have decided to wire it to the accessory fuse. Can someone please tell me where the accessory fuse is? I know it's under the dash.

It's under the dash like you said. LH side about where your knee would be.

Do i just get a fuse tap and throw it in the blank spot next to the 15's or do I need to replace an existing fuse?

You have to pull the existing fuse, install the tap, then re-install the fuse. Here are the Cooper Bussman ATM fuse taps:

[JRyneHammons]

Awesome thank you. My positive wires under the hood are at their max length so I guess I'll need to get a longer wire and splice it to connect two positive wires. I don't want to mess with breaking through the fire wall so I think I'll just run it from outside in through the door to the fuse tap. Thanks for the help guys. I'll post some pics when I am done.