I have a UK new i30 Style model with the twin chrome bar grill and DRL's.
I imagine you could buy the UK fog lights which have DRL's to fit an Aussie car but they would be very very very expensive. You would also need to buy a relay box to ensure the DRL's were wired to an ignition on source and turned off when the headlights were on.
I have had a look at my car and cannot see any really suitable locations for aftermarket DRL kits. The front of the car is very smooth and the only locations you might sqeeze DRL units in would be within the grill.
In the UK DRL's must be fitted such that their outer edge is no more than 400 mm from the sides of the car. This means that they could be fitted above the black panel carrying the number plate. However the space between the top of the black panel and the chrome bar tapers from 40 mm to 30 mm high by just 40 mm deep from the front of the black panel. The front of the chrome bar is about 20 mm behind the front of the black panel so the lights, if flush with the black panel, would protrude in front of the chrome bar.
They could not be fitted below the black panel because they would exceed the 400 mm allowed from the side of the car.
From a quick look at the Phillips and Ring aftermarket DRL kits available in the UK - I have not found one that will fit in the space between the bars. There may be slimmer ones on Ebay - I have not looked.
Thanks marty! How much did it cost you? Please do keep us posted!
They are for the new i30 so are a completely different shape to the old model so I'd say no, they wouldn't fit.... :winker:
But do you KNOW? The lamp shape appears to be the same so I must look at old and new models side by side when I next visit my dealer.
I do know..... :winker:
When compared they are nothing alike.....
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/rustynutz69/FogLights.jpg)
Top pic is the new model, bottom one is the old model..... :D
@marty,
Switching on with the ignition is switching on with the engine, it's essentially the same thing. As they are LED's, they do not present any significant load on the battery during engine cranking. :neutral:
In the old-model i30, the B/UP fuse in the engine-bay fuse box would receive power when the ignition was in the ON position. This may still be the case for the newer i30. If you have access to the electrical schematic for the new i30 I could check for you.
To make the DRLs legal in OZ, you will also need to turn off (or dim) the DRLs when the head lights are on.
Switching on with the ignition is switching on with the engine, it's essentially the same thing. As they are LED's, they do not present any significant load on the battery during engine cranking. :neutral:
Do the factory fit DRLs come on when the key is turned to the first - accessory - position or only when the engine is running?
Success! This will be my next mod!
But in the meantime, Ive purchased LED fog lamp bulbs to get rid of that yellow light (not exactly sure how good these will be)
Maybe just wire straight onto ignition & call them parking lights?
Hi Guys,
Whilst waiting for my DRL/Fog assemblys to arrive, I've been taking particular notice of cars with DRLs driving when dark.
Knowing that Oz ADRs state that DRLs must turn off when headlights are on, it appears that a number of manufacturers are overlooking this ruling.
Have seen: Audi, MercB & Holden all with DRLs & headlights on over the past few days.
Maybe just wire straight onto ignition & call them parking lights?
Maybe just wire straight onto ignition & call them parking lights?
You can't drive with parking lights only either. The name says it all, it's to illuminate parked vehicles, not to be used like the large number of idiots do over here in W.A., as running/head/take-your-pick lights.
My aussie licence was issued in '92 and it was one of the questions in the theory exam I had to take.
Oh well...
Welcome Alex .. Nice model you have chosen I would get the same in White if we got another i30.. :goodjob:
I have a parcel at the post office, might give this a go tomorrow if I find the time, if not, friday.
Remember the led's are polarised, so you have to get the + to + and - to - or they won't work.
Any pics?
Any pics?
Ill pop some up tomorrow :)
spewin, spent all morning putting the new lights in and wiring it up.. and voila! only one works...
Need to borrow/buy a multimeter to start trouble shooting and find what's going on. I'm more than confident that the joints are all good so I suspect that either the relay harness, or one of the LED units is faulty. Most probably the harness.
Just finished my DRL install. Works great! Thanks for the tutorial :)
Any pics?
Ill pop some up tomorrow :)
Thanks, would love to see them.
Just finished my DRL install. Works great! Thanks for the tutorial :)
Can you explain to me where in the fuse box you connected to?
"Step 12:
Plug the Wire Tap Mini Blade Fuse 10A into the hole of the 10A spare fuse (if you don't know which one I mean, just have a look at schedule on the inside of the lid of the fuse box."
The only available holes I can see are directly connected to the battery +ve, i.e. the lights will always be on, regardless of ignition.
The part that has the 10A spare, has no contacts at all inside, is only a holder for a spare fuse.
Help is appreciated, Alexei.
Just finished my DRL install. Works great! Thanks for the tutorial :)
Can you explain to me where in the fuse box you connected to?
"Step 12:
Plug the Wire Tap Mini Blade Fuse 10A into the hole of the 10A spare fuse (if you don't know which one I mean, just have a look at schedule on the inside of the lid of the fuse box."
The only available holes I can see are directly connected to the battery +ve, i.e. the lights will always be on, regardless of ignition.
The part that has the 10A spare, has no contacts at all inside, is only a holder for a spare fuse.
Help is appreciated, Alexei.
If you look where the 10A spare fuse is in the fuse box, right next to it theres a 10A engine fuse. Replace the 10A engine fuse with your one :)
I see no pic (again) :(
For anyone else wishing to do this aa switched 12v can be found on the Fuse marked "B/UP"
Fitted some to the wifes car last weekend, nice mod...
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o584/vxssv8/358d8e96.jpg)
No problem, if you check the sticker under the fusebox lid, its labelled with a number 11.
Q for those guys that have added their DRL's here in OZ...
The instructions in the manual for removing the front bumber state to disconnect the neg terminal on the battery.
Did you do this & were there any issues or things to reset after reconnecting battery?
All these cars look great with this mod, I suspect trick photography to make them look brighrer unfortunately :(
All these cars look great with this mod, I suspect trick photography to make them look brighrer unfortunately :(
All these cars look great with this mod, I suspect trick photography to make them look brighrer unfortunately :(
I suspect it's more than trick photography. The Mercedes and Audi ones really do look very bright on the road.
I wonder if the non original DRLs are not the same brightness as the original equipment ones in the UK.
Thanks Rick. I'm waiting for my new GD to arrive so was looking at doing the same mod as above. :goodjob2:
Thanks Rick. Whereabouts are you, may I ask?Go through the hills all the time,I'm up in Beverley, I travel down every day to work in Kewdale,but the hills could be any where LOL depends on which way I go to work as to which hills I go through :lol:
pm if you don't want to post it. I'm in the Perth hills.
Dave
Then again, I could be just playing with my willy.... :whistler:
I'm suspecting the Ebay source of these DRLs is not as good as the factory originals.
Since fitting my DRL kit, I've had a problem with my audio crop up.
Now when listing to audio (FM & USB) the volume regularly/intermittently drops for a second? then a beep sounds (like the touch screen has been touched) & returns to normal volume.
Might occur 3-4 times in a row or once every 5-10 mins.
Doesn't occur when sitting parked listing to audio (had a 30 min wait the other day)
I'm thinking it could be something that wants attention and then doesn't want to continue (GPS? - I hadn't set it for anything thought)
Can't think of any reason why hooking lights up to fusebox would affect audio. Maybe need to have a chat to dealer service.
Since fitting my DRL kit, I've had a problem with my audio crop up.
Now when listing to audio (FM & USB) the volume regularly/intermittently drops for a second? then a beep sounds (like the touch screen has been touched) & returns to normal volume.
Might occur 3-4 times in a row or once every 5-10 mins.
Doesn't occur when sitting parked listing to audio (had a 30 min wait the other day)
I'm thinking it could be something that wants attention and then doesn't want to continue (GPS? - I hadn't set it for anything thought)
Can't think of any reason why hooking lights up to fusebox would affect audio. Maybe need to have a chat to dealer service.
Since fitting my DRL kit, I've had a problem with my audio crop up.
Now when listing to audio (FM & USB) the volume regularly/intermittently drops for a second? then a beep sounds (like the touch screen has been touched) & returns to normal volume.
Might occur 3-4 times in a row or once every 5-10 mins.
Doesn't occur when sitting parked listing to audio (had a 30 min wait the other day)
I'm thinking it could be something that wants attention and then doesn't want to continue (GPS? - I hadn't set it for anything thought)
Can't think of any reason why hooking lights up to fusebox would affect audio. Maybe need to have a chat to dealer service.
Hate it when you are right rustynutz :P
I checked the road traffic act of W.A. and the simplified driver guide book too. They removed it, I am certain it used to be there many years ago. My aussie licence was issued in '92 and it was one of the questions in the theory exam I had to take.
I'm suspecting the Ebay source of these DRLs is not as good as the factory originals.
For what its worth, the items are 100% OEM parts. From the very same factory as the i30s with factory fitted DRL's
Based on your description it would seem possible that they are OEM.
The only other thing I can suggest is if you can get to the wiring at the relay, remove the wiring plug from the relay, then CAREFULLY jump directly from your battery to the lights, bypassing all switches, with the engine running. If you can, make up a correctly wired temporary plug and simple + & - to go to the battery.
If the lights are brighter, then it's the relay or switch circuit. If not then :Dunno:
they had holographic Hyundai stickers on it. the box was labelled with KIA and Hyundai all over it. It is an ebay store for factory items..
I also had some communication with the factory trying to source some other parts, Their service was good and I am 100% satisfied these are the exact same item that would be fitted to one out of the factory. The build quality is identical to the originals, down to having the same little lumps and features on all the clips, fog light height adjustment mechanism, plugs.
there is one of 3) things causing dullnes
1) they are meant to be dull (seems unlikely), or I'm imagining it being dull
2) the circuitry in the relay unit is not delivering 12V to the LED's (or limiting current, but LED's draw so little in the first place)
3) factory Hyundai circuitry to the unit itself is >12V (seems unlikely)
I've popped a multimeter on mine, and I am definately sending 12V to the relay, I am not really jumping with excitement to take the front bumper off again to check the voltage at the plug of the DRL's
You'll notice on their website http://www.jayongmall.net/product.php?id_product=2753 (http://www.jayongmall.net/product.php?id_product=2753) they sell quite a few items labelled as OEM (and quite a few that aren't, obviously) including the reversing camera, led taillights, the HID version of the headlights (which are over $500 each). If these were counterfeit items, it would be way too much effort for the amount of sales they'd see.
yeah? i thought the splash guard wouldn't let you through! my multimeter has gone walkabout so I'll have to borrow a mates, but I will get on to that soon as I get a chance.they had holographic Hyundai stickers on it. the box was labelled with KIA and Hyundai all over it. It is an ebay store for factory items..
I also had some communication with the factory trying to source some other parts, Their service was good and I am 100% satisfied these are the exact same item that would be fitted to one out of the factory. The build quality is identical to the originals, down to having the same little lumps and features on all the clips, fog light height adjustment mechanism, plugs.
there is one of 3) things causing dullnes
1) they are meant to be dull (seems unlikely), or I'm imagining it being dull
2) the circuitry in the relay unit is not delivering 12V to the LED's (or limiting current, but LED's draw so little in the first place)
3) factory Hyundai circuitry to the unit itself is >12V (seems unlikely)
I've popped a multimeter on mine, and I am definately sending 12V to the relay, I am not really jumping with excitement to take the front bumper off again to check the voltage at the plug of the DRL's
You'll notice on their website http://www.jayongmall.net/product.php?id_product=2753 (http://www.jayongmall.net/product.php?id_product=2753) they sell quite a few items labelled as OEM (and quite a few that aren't, obviously) including the reversing camera, led taillights, the HID version of the headlights (which are over $500 each). If these were counterfeit items, it would be way too much effort for the amount of sales they'd see.
If you reach under the car, directly below the fog light, you can actually reach up and undo the plug to test the voltage :)
yeah? i thought the splash guard wouldn't let you through! my multimeter has gone walkabout so I'll have to borrow a mates, but I will get on to that soon as I get a chance.they had holographic Hyundai stickers on it. the box was labelled with KIA and Hyundai all over it. It is an ebay store for factory items..
I also had some communication with the factory trying to source some other parts, Their service was good and I am 100% satisfied these are the exact same item that would be fitted to one out of the factory. The build quality is identical to the originals, down to having the same little lumps and features on all the clips, fog light height adjustment mechanism, plugs.
there is one of 3) things causing dullnes
1) they are meant to be dull (seems unlikely), or I'm imagining it being dull
2) the circuitry in the relay unit is not delivering 12V to the LED's (or limiting current, but LED's draw so little in the first place)
3) factory Hyundai circuitry to the unit itself is >12V (seems unlikely)
I've popped a multimeter on mine, and I am definately sending 12V to the relay, I am not really jumping with excitement to take the front bumper off again to check the voltage at the plug of the DRL's
You'll notice on their website http://www.jayongmall.net/product.php?id_product=2753 (http://www.jayongmall.net/product.php?id_product=2753) they sell quite a few items labelled as OEM (and quite a few that aren't, obviously) including the reversing camera, led taillights, the HID version of the headlights (which are over $500 each). If these were counterfeit items, it would be way too much effort for the amount of sales they'd see.
If you reach under the car, directly below the fog light, you can actually reach up and undo the plug to test the voltage :)
Could be a silly question but what is a one-click connector? I tried connecting the white wire to the orange wire, it doesn't turn off when head lights are on? I'm connecting it like a T way, without cutting any of the wire off, just cut a little piece of the orange rubber and stuck the white wire on. Am i doing sonething wrong?What the..? Those are super blue...
Edit: Btw, are these too blue? They suppose to be white.. according to seller
(http://i.imgur.com/LnXJM.jpg)
What the..? Those are super blue...
Is it a trick of the camera? I though they were supposed to dim with the headlights on :confused:
It's still legal right? Lol, might need to look for alternative if not.
Where do we ho to order parts from Hyundai? Do we head down to our local dealer? Would they allow us to order parts that aren't meant for our i30?
Where do we ho to order parts from Hyundai? Do we head down to our local dealer? Would they allow us to order parts that aren't meant for our i30?
mmjlw
It loooks as though you may have front parking sensors on your car. If so - are they standard OEM ones on your model - or are they after-market ones?
Did you have them fitted yourself?
.. I recently upgraded the stereo, and we needed to run extra earth straps from the battery to the body and engine, in order to flow enough current to the amplifiers.Does the starter motor run a separate earth? If it shares a common earth with all the rest then I'm wondering why you needed more current capability than the starter. I'm completely at a loss to understand how the engine's response would benefit as well.
And after we did that, guess what started glowing brighter...? The car also became lots more responsive at lower rpm. How strange..
The factory earth strap is bolted to a flimsy bit of steel you can flex with your fingers. The car now has three earths in total.
I didn't think it would make a difference with LED lights as they draw such a small amount of power but it seems to :)
mmjlw
It loooks as though you may have front parking sensors on your car. If so - are they standard OEM ones on your model - or are they after-market ones?
Did you have them fitted yourself?
Looks great Mark! :goodjob2: :goodjob: Well done.. and Welcome BTW :happydance:
I managed to fix the dim DRL issue on my car.. Quite by accident actually.
I recently upgraded the stereo, and we needed to run extra earth straps from the battery to the body and engine, in order to flow enough current to the amplifiers.
And after we did that, guess what started glowing brighter...? The car also became lots more responsive at lower rpm. How strange..
The factory earth strap is bolted to a flimsy bit of steel you can flex with your fingers. The car now has three earths in total.
I didn't think it would make a difference with LED lights as they draw such a small amount of power but it seems to :)
.. I recently upgraded the stereo, and we needed to run extra earth straps from the battery to the body and engine, in order to flow enough current to the amplifiers.Does the starter motor run a separate earth? If it shares a common earth with all the rest then I'm wondering why you needed more current capability than the starter. I'm completely at a loss to understand how the engine's response would benefit as well.
And after we did that, guess what started glowing brighter...? The car also became lots more responsive at lower rpm. How strange..
The factory earth strap is bolted to a flimsy bit of steel you can flex with your fingers. The car now has three earths in total.
I didn't think it would make a difference with LED lights as they draw such a small amount of power but it seems to :)
There must be something else going on here.
I managed to fix the dim DRL issue on my car.. Quite by accident actually.
I recently upgraded the stereo, and we needed to run extra earth straps from the battery to the body and engine, in order to flow enough current to the amplifiers.
And after we did that, guess what started glowing brighter...? The car also became lots more responsive at lower rpm. How strange..
The factory earth strap is bolted to a flimsy bit of steel you can flex with your fingers. The car now has three earths in total.
I didn't think it would make a difference with LED lights as they draw such a small amount of power but it seems to :)
I managed to fix the dim DRL issue on my car.. Quite by accident actually.
I recently upgraded the stereo, and we needed to run extra earth straps from the battery to the body and engine, in order to flow enough current to the amplifiers.
And after we did that, guess what started glowing brighter...? The car also became lots more responsive at lower rpm. How strange..
The factory earth strap is bolted to a flimsy bit of steel you can flex with your fingers. The car now has three earths in total.
I didn't think it would make a difference with LED lights as they draw such a small amount of power but it seems to :)
great news, I am going to investigate this soon.
Any daytime pics of it with some bright DRL action?
Quick question, is it legal to add DRL's to an i30? I thought they had to be in from the get-go of purchasing the car, and cannot be after market?
Thought I read somewhere that it wasn't legal. I might look into getting them added. How much on average does it cost to get them added?Quick question, is it legal to add DRL's to an i30? I thought they had to be in from the get-go of purchasing the car, and cannot be after market?
Why? No problem if they are within positioning guidelines and operate as per the law. :cool:
Why :question:I am sure there is still some safety benefit if they are bright enough. I quite like the look of them too..
DRL's originated as an EU fitment, due to the inclement weather that predominates there. To me, there isn't really any benefit in having them in Oz unless you live or travel in fog / snow regularly.
noticed question:broad RL's originated as an EU fitment, due to the inclement weather that predominates there. To me, there isn't really any benefit in having them in Oz unless you live or travel in fog / snow regularly.
Just to revive an old thread, is there anyone in Adelaide who has done this mod that would be interested in doing my car?
Just to revive an old thread, is there anyone in Adelaide who has done this mod that would be interested in doing my car?
I just ordered an i30 trophy this mod is up the top of my list to do
I just ordered an i30 trophy this mod is up the top of my list to do:wttc:
I noticed the i30 tourers have the drls on them are they factory fitted
@rickai
Did you have to modify / add any wiring, at all.
So in theory you should be able to buy the touring drls from a dealer
We bought a new i30 Elite in November and I was quite disappointed that they didn't have DRLs fitted and that there was no option for them.
I've been following this discussion for a while and decided to buy some fog lights with DRLs as fitted to the European spec cars.
I looked at all I could see on Ebay and in the end I bought them from a seller called "FINEDAYSHOP"
I bought them on March 21st and they arrived on April 1st. Postage was free and very quick.
2. What is a 'one-click cable connector' ...
Possibly one of these in this pic...?
Holiday Jobs (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=28105.msg295706#msg295706)
That is basically what the cable connector does, kimmie....
You simply open the connector up, slip it over the wire you're tapping in to then place the other wire into the other channel (which is closed on one end) in the connector. You then close the connector and the steel blades cut through the insulation and make contact with the inner wire.
Much less mucking around..... :goodjob:
And Supercheap Auto do have them... :D
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Electrical-Terminals-Wire-Tap-Connector-3-4mm-6-Pack.aspx?pid=120046#Cross (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Electrical-Terminals-Wire-Tap-Connector-3-4mm-6-Pack.aspx?pid=120046#Cross)
Hi rustynutz,Make sure you get the right size to match the wire. Too small you may cut through some of the wire. Too large and it only goes through the insulation. Some sites don't recommend them, e.g. Tapping and splicing wires (http://www.backinblackgp.com/Tap_And_Splice.htm)
Thanks for the explanation, although I'm still not 100% sure I understand or know what you are referring about. Sorry. :-)
I will make a quick visit to SuperCheapAuto tomorrow and see if they are selling this 'one click cable connector'.
Hi Dave and all,
My MY14 Trophy will arrive next week, and having read this thread for awhile, already, I am so keen to install this DRL unto it. I am pretty confidence that I should be able to follow the step-by-step guide, just need a few confirmation.
1. I will also buy from the seller "FINEDAYSHOP". Just to confirm that this is the one: Genuine Parts DRL Fog Light Lamp Fog Lamp Cover Fit Hyundai 2012 2013 I30 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Genuine-Parts-DRL-Fog-Light-Lamp-Fog-Lamp-Cover-Fit-HYUNDAI-2012-2013-i30-/251282116219?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a8194ce7b)
2. What is a 'one-click cable connector' and where can I purchase one? I tried to google for it, but it came up with many different things but none of them was correct, I think.
Thanks all...We bought a new i30 Elite in November and I was quite disappointed that they didn't have DRLs fitted and that there was no option for them.
I've been following this discussion for a while and decided to buy some fog lights with DRLs as fitted to the European spec cars.
I looked at all I could see on Ebay and in the end I bought them from a seller called "FINEDAYSHOP"
I bought them on March 21st and they arrived on April 1st. Postage was free and very quick.
Great job!
What did you use to tap into the fuse? It looks like the wire is protruding from the top of the fuse; I've only seen low-profile mini fuse taps with the wire sticking out from the side.
Yes, I've seen those types of taps, but that is for the mini-blade: do they also fit low-profile mini-blades? For low-profile, I've only seen these: ADD A Circuit ATM TAP LOW Profile Micro Mini Blade Fuse Holder 7 5A 10A 15A 20A (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Add-a-Circuit-ATM-TAP-Low-Profile-Micro-mini-Blade-Fuse-Holder-7-5A-10A-15A-20A/140952670304?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222003%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D6048347627928597579%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D20140106155344%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D390766501508&rt=nc)Great job!
What did you use to tap into the fuse? It looks like the wire is protruding from the top of the fuse; I've only seen low-profile mini fuse taps with the wire sticking out from the side.
I followed martybrisbania's guide on page 2 in this thread. Did what he did in step 11. It's one of those wire tap mini blade fuse 10A (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Wire-Tap-Mini-Blade-Fuse-10A-/390766501508?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5afb7f9e84&_uhb=1) i got from ebay. I think there's many ways to connect the fuse to, but this way allows the DRL to turn on only when engine is running/key turned to ignition on and turns off when engine is off.
Ahh i think i know what you mean, yea I think it does, as you can see it connects fine and it's not loose or anything, just protruding abit at the top. I think the metal contacts springs keeps it in place by holding it in.Great. Thanks for the confirmation.
The wire tap fuse and control relay have now arrived and look OK.
I've tried the fuse in the fuse box and it fits fine. I've also connected the relay up to the battery and checked it out and that works fine too.
Just got to get the car off my wife and connect everything up. Not long now. :cool:
I contacted my Hyundai dealer today they quoted me $160 per fog light.
The cheapest I can find them on eBay is about $300 ishI just checked, they are around $300 with the lower AUD and all, lucky I got mine when AUD were still high. Maybe wait abit when the exchange rates are bit better
That's them fitted and working! :D
I saw and i30 Station Wagon when I was driving home tonight and it had them fitted as standard and they looked just like the ones I've fitted to our hatch which is good.
Here's a few pics:
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f202/davem59/Australia/DSCN2155_zpsb9668f04.jpg)
The relay is on the wing next to the fuse box.
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f202/davem59/Australia/DSCN2154_zpsa5435fcf.jpg)
Here's a close up view.
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f202/davem59/Australia/IMG_4917_zps4997bcb5.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f202/davem59/Australia/DSCN2156_zpsf06acc2a.jpg)
Job done!
I notice the 3 door hatch have it too as standard, just saw 2 cars this week that have the DRL on them.
Phil, those tapes looks pretty good, how well does that go with heat? Is that the same thing that hyundai use for wrapping around the electricals in our cars?