How to add DRLs to the Australian version of the 2012 model Hyundai i30?

Phil №❶ · **Reply #210: April 04, 2014, 00:50:31**

This is because it does mold itself to the object you're covering. I had to modify some I had only used a week before on my TV antenna wire, it was difficult but not that bad. I was pleased as it showed how good the adhesion was.

Dave M · **Reply #211: April 05, 2014, 06:31:14**

Work in progress.

I had a couple of hours spare this afternoon so I decided to start the fitting of the DRL units.

I made up the wiring harness for each side first and then took the front of the car off and removed the old fog lights.

I fitted the new fog lights and DRLs and then fixed the new wiring to the existing loom using cable ties and ran the wires through to the engine bay near the fuse box.

The front of the car was put back on and I'm now ready to wire them up once the relay makes an appearance.

I'm taking the switched live from the reversing light fuse (marked back up lamp) and rather than drilling a hole in the fusebox, I'm going to run the wire across the fusebox to the rear left hand corner where all the cables from the car come in.

It's been an easy job so far and once the relay arrives I'll finish it off.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #212: April 05, 2014, 08:25:37**

This is where you get yur photo practice. Would be nice to see your work. Sounds like you're doing a very neat job

Dave M · **Reply #213: April 05, 2014, 08:58:44**

If I get a chance tomorrow Phil I'll connect the DRLs to the battery and take a pic.

If the relay I've bought seem a bit dodgy I'll make my own one up. Very easy to do...

Phil №❶ · **Reply #214: April 05, 2014, 11:46:21**

Male your own relay, I'd like to see one.

rickai · **Reply #215: April 07, 2014, 06:40:12**

I had some time on the weekend so I organised my cables abit. Here's some photos for those interested.

This is with headlight on

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This is with DRL on

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My Earthings (HID is next to negative terminal, DRL is all the way on the right with the other bunch of wires)

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I have HID installed and the positive connects directly to battery with a custom nut bolt on I got from bunnings.

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White cable from Relay "T" connected with the yellow wire from the car's headlight main cable

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DRL relay red cable connected to engine fuse 11

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Tidied up cables -This is as tidy as I can get, avoid blocking access to fuse box, air filter as well as fuel filter. There's alot of cables, mainly because I have HID and DRL installed, sometimes I forget which is which. Got some velcro to stick cables so it's not left hanging (there's no place/holes to tie zipties to and sticky stuff doesn't seem to last against heat, so velcro is the best choice for me). Note: DRL relay is furthest on the right with the white cable (There's a hole you can tie your DRL relay to with a ziptie). HID relay is right beneath the fusebox and headlight.

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Phil №❶ · **Reply #216: April 07, 2014, 10:51:27**

Very nice job, Thanks for the pics.

Dazzler · **Reply #217: April 07, 2014, 11:15:26**

tla · **Reply #218: April 07, 2014, 12:01:35**

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.

rickai · **Reply #219: April 08, 2014, 02:27:12**

Quote from: tla on April 07, 2014, 12:01:35

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 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.

tla · **Reply #220: April 08, 2014, 02:51:56**

Quote from: rickai on April 08, 2014, 02:27:12

Quote from: tla on April 07, 2014, 12:01:35
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 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.

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

rickai · **Reply #221: April 08, 2014, 03:13:01**

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.

tla · **Reply #222: April 08, 2014, 06:26:29**

Quote from: rickai on April 08, 2014, 03:13:01

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.

Dave M · **Reply #223: April 08, 2014, 22:34:58**

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.

rickai · **Reply #224: April 09, 2014, 02:06:11**

Quote from: Dave M on April 08, 2014, 22:34:58

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.

Photos when you're done! I think the DRL will suit the blue i30 very nicely

Dave M · **Reply #225: April 09, 2014, 02:16:54**

When I was checking the relay I connected the lamps up and they did look good.

Villa_23 · **Reply #226: April 09, 2014, 13:04:14**

I contacted my Hyundai dealer today they quoted me $160 per fog light.

Dave M · **Reply #227: April 09, 2014, 22:30:35**

Is that just for the lights or does it include the covers too?

rickai · **Reply #228: April 10, 2014, 01:52:38**

Quote from: Villa_23 on April 09, 2014, 13:04:14

I contacted my Hyundai dealer today they quoted me $160 per fog light.

I got both side DRL fog lights for $243.68 including postage on ebay. You sure it's the one with DRL and yea, cover is needed as well, the cover on DRL is slightly bigger. You could try local wreckers, might be able to find a cheaper price.

Villa_23 · **Reply #229: April 10, 2014, 13:46:45**

The cheapest I can find them on eBay is about $300 ish

Dave M · **Reply #230: April 11, 2014, 10:26:03**

That's them fitted and working!

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:

The relay is on the wing next to the fuse box.

Here's a close up view.

Job done!

Phil №❶ · **Reply #231: April 11, 2014, 10:39:14**

Well done.

Villa_23 · **Reply #232: April 12, 2014, 21:21:20**

Looks good I'm so jealous

Dazzler · **Reply #233: April 11, 2014, 12:17:56**

Yep, looks great, well done!

Zoom · **Reply #234: April 13, 2014, 15:12:24**

Ordered my DRLs from Korea 2 weeks ago. Got them today, unfortunately bad packaging resulted in some mounting tabs being snapped off the lamp housing. Re-packed them to send them back. Will be a month before I see anything back me thinks!

The cheeky buggers at Ferntree Gully Hyundai were totally dis interested in even entertaining the idea of ordering them in for me, so they quoted $2,800 for the pair...uninstalled.

Zoom!

Phil №❶ · **Reply #235: April 13, 2014, 22:02:46**

That's got to be worth a complaint to Hy. Not necessary to treat customer's like fools, they could have said sorry, can not supply & suggested you try other means.

rickai · **Reply #236: April 17, 2014, 15:38:36**

Quote from: Villa_23 on April 10, 2014, 13:46:45

The cheapest I can find them on eBay is about $300 ish

I 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

Quote from: Dave M on April 11, 2014, 10:26:03

That's them fitted and working!

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:

The relay is on the wing next to the fuse box.

Here's a close up view.

Job done!

That's smokin hot! It's gonna make lot of i30 hatch drivers turn their heads

Dave M · **Reply #237: April 15, 2014, 10:10:14**

I saw an i30 Hatch in the Coles car park today and it had them too. Word must be spreading...

rustynutz · **Reply #238: April 15, 2014, 22:46:42**

It wasn't a i30SE was it?
They come with DRL's standard....

Dave M · **Reply #239: April 15, 2014, 22:55:39**

I don't think there's an SE in the range, only an SR.

The only i30 that seems to have them as standard is the Station Wagon which is built in Europe where it's a standard requirement on all new cars.