Daylight Running Lights Modification

I have finally fitted the Daylight Running Light kit which I bought from Martin (Webmaster) a couple of years ago. The kit is designed for older LHD models and there are differences with the later RHD models that result in alternative approach to wiring in the kit. I have therefore prepared the attached pdf instructions for installing the kit in later year RHD models.

I appreciate that there has been previous discussion regarding DRL and some have simply soldered a wire across the two contacts on the bottom of a twin-filament bulb, then drive the car with the side-lights on. I've done this but wanted a more elegant solution that correctly has the DRL lit without the rear side-lights on. I also wanted to be able to leave the light switch in DRL mode and not worry about leaving lights on when I switched off the ignition.

Martin's relay unit achieves this, together with a new light switch that has the DRL position.

The DRL lights look great and it was worth the effort in fitting this kit.

Reinhard,
I did look in the LEFT side (passenger footwell of RHD cars) for the X14 connector mentioned in Martin's instructions. It is deep under the footwell carpet and under a plastic "bridge" covering it and two other connectors. I checked for the supposed wire from this connector, passing through the bulkhead to the Side Light connectors but it is not present on my car. This is why I sought an alternative route, that didn't require me trying to lay a wire across the cabin to the X14 connector.

I appreciate it seems like a lot of work, but to be honest, I enjoyed working on the car and "improving" it in an OEM way. I hadn't realised how much electronics and wiring are hidden under the carpets and along the sills!