Found this on honda-tech and I think it helps those that want DRL without all the crazy wiring and module finding.
1. i started out with the sockets..they were an extra set from my OEM ones..i cut them off since my blackhousing only requires 1 set...also ive heard of people using sidemarker bulb sockets too...
2. picked up some 194's at walmart...mines were clear--but you can buy them in amber or find them at any autoparts store that has them colored...
3. picked up a toggle switch at walmart for 1.99 or so...
mines is a light up one...i prefer the non-lit ones though
4. next...removed bumper...bumper support ( 4 bolts )...then grill...then headlights...
5. then i found a spot to drill/dremel...this is about your only option due to the inner housing angles and what not...but im sure you could find a spot elsewhere...
also...the driver side headlight...you might run into some issues with the windshield wiper fluid tube thingy....where you refill the window cleaner...i had to disconnect mine and move it out of the way...so right now its sorta just hanging there...
i used a drill to make the hole..then used these dremel bits....the cone shaped one is what i used to enlarge the hole...then i used the other tool to make the grooves to fit the socket in...just make sure to check fitment while sanding the edges out so it wont end up too big...
and this is what i finished up with...
heres what your cutout should look like...
some sockets will use 3 notches...the 194's are normally 2 which make it easier..you should end up with something like this...( note--one of the notches should be bigger than the other )
here's what they look like from the front...
6. next step was to prewire everything to make sure everything worked...
the toggle switch is labeled... ACC - POWER - GRND, some are in different order
then i hooked up the toggle switch and found a location to mount it...from here you have several options on wiring...i wired my toggle switch ( POWER ) to the cruise control button's hotwire...( RED WIRE ) which is also connected to the battery and a
relay...the ACC which is accessory, was hooked up to the 2 socket's RED WIRE...and of course..the GRND--i just found a ground...
heres where i mounted mine...
i ran a test...turn on battery...flip the switch..and your 194's should be lit... :thumbup: :thumbup:
here are some pics of them shortly after...
just the city lights on...
:thumbup: :thumbdown:
Modified by cd5_2NR at 2:40 PM 5/9/2007
Going to try this in a week or two but place the bulb in my high beams, just need to figure out the wiring because i have no cruise control.
Originally posted by cd5_2NR
1. i started out with the sockets..they were an extra set from my OEM ones..i cut them off since my blackhousing only requires 1 set...also ive heard of people using sidemarker bulb sockets too...
2. picked up some 194's at walmart...mines were clear--but you can buy them in amber or find them at any autoparts store that has them colored...
3. picked up a toggle switch at walmart for 1.99 or so...
mines is a light up one...i prefer the non-lit ones though
4. next...removed bumper...bumper support ( 4 bolts )...then grill...then headlights...
5. then i found a spot to drill/dremel...this is about your only option due to the inner housing angles and what not...but im sure you could find a spot elsewhere...
also...the driver side headlight...you might run into some issues with the windshield wiper fluid tube thingy....where you refill the window cleaner...i had to disconnect mine and move it out of the way...so right now its sorta just hanging there...
i used a drill to make the hole..then used these dremel bits....the cone shaped one is what i used to enlarge the hole...then i used the other tool to make the grooves to fit the socket in...just make sure to check fitment while sanding the edges out so it wont end up too big...
and this is what i finished up with...
heres what your cutout should look like...
some sockets will use 3 notches...the 194's are normally 2 which make it easier..you should end up with something like this...( note--one of the notches should be bigger than the other )
here's what they look like from the front...
6. next step was to prewire everything to make sure everything worked...
the toggle switch is labeled... ACC - POWER - GRND, some are in different order
then i hooked up the toggle switch and found a location to mount it...from here you have several options on wiring...i wired my toggle switch ( POWER ) to the cruise control button's hotwire...( RED WIRE ) which is also connected to the battery and a
relay...the ACC which is accessory, was hooked up to the 2 socket's RED WIRE...and of course..the GRND--i just found a ground...
heres where i mounted mine...
i ran a test...turn on battery...flip the switch..and your 194's should be lit... :thumbup: :thumbup:
here are some pics of them shortly after...
just the city lights on...
:thumbup: :thumbdown:
Modified by cd5_2NR at 2:40 PM 5/9/2007
(thats wat i have)
**Don't b scared be prepared for the worst**
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