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

i30premy · **Reply #90: September 25, 2012, 21:36:21**

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?

alexeiw123 · **Reply #91: September 25, 2012, 23:32:57**

Quote from: i30premy on September 25, 2012, 21:36:21

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?

They only really say to do this, so you don't accidentally, say, swing a spanner between the body and +ve location causing a burn mark. There was no issues from taking off the -ve lead.

Only thing I noticed was that trip economy reading got zero'd after I'd plugged it back in. all other settings remained, no issues.

i30premy · **Reply #92: September 30, 2012, 01:11:36**

Managed to get my DRLs installed last week, definately not as bright as expected & as appears in the H promo vids. Can't think of any reason this would be the case as I expect the Korean assemblies would be the ones that are fitted to the Euro models.

Got a tint booked for next week.

Need to brush up on my image editing skills & get a better number plate knocked up

Doggie 1 · **Reply #93: September 30, 2012, 03:38:44**

Nice mod & nice job.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #94: September 30, 2012, 03:46:08**

All these cars look great with this mod, I suspect trick photography to make them look brighrer unfortunately

Dazzler · **Reply #95: September 30, 2012, 07:04:00**

I really like the New GD in Clean Blue Neville (same colour as the wife's Car)

There are a few Clean Blue i30s of both series in Devonport

Would be nice if the LEDs were brighter but still look good .. I would like them for my Hybrid too

martybrisbania · **Reply #96: October 01, 2012, 10:18:15**

Quote from: 847563 on September 30, 2012, 03:46:08

All these cars look great with this mod, I suspect trick photography to make them look brighrer unfortunately

I'm quite disappointed about the lack of brightness too. My guess is that it's the universal aftermarket relay which causes the problem. It might not have enough output. No sure, but I can't really think of anything else.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #97: October 01, 2012, 10:31:12**

All Led's have a milli-candle (1/1000 of 1 candlepower) rating, which is the measure of their current draw and effectively their brightness, it depends on which values are used in manufacture I'm afraid.

It won't be the relay causing the low output.

Shambles · **Reply #98: October 01, 2012, 10:33:19**

Well, a relay is simply a bridging device between a source of power and a receiver; it's an on/off 'power switch' so is unlikely to be the cause of the dimness

The DRLs I see on the UK roads are very bright indeed - including the i30 and i40 models that often pass me

EDIT: ninja'd by 8467234

constipated · **Reply #99: October 01, 2012, 13:59:37**

Quote from: 847563 on September 30, 2012, 03:46:08

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.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #100: October 01, 2012, 14:20:47**

Quote from: constipated on October 01, 2012, 13:59:37

Quote from: 847563 on September 30, 2012, 03:46:08
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.

@Constipated

Ref my post 97

@Bamboozled

tris · **Reply #101: October 13, 2012, 08:25:18**

Finally had time to install these lights and thanks to you guys the installation went smoothly. Again thanks to you all, this modification was worth it.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #102: October 13, 2012, 08:30:34**

They look great.

I like this mod and it is one I would like to get done to mine.

Just Rick · **Reply #103: October 13, 2012, 09:16:53**

you can as I have with my fog lamps fitted to Cyril, wire the DRL's through a relay, to a seperate switch, so they can be turned on and off manually as well and take the power source from your park lights for the power switching of the relay, this allows you to leave the DRL's on with your park lights and they will automatically shut off when you take the key out.

Yes I know in Oz it is illegal to use fog lamps when it is not inclement weather, but hey I would rather be seen than be hit by some dick who's not looking where their going, plus my theory is even though DRL's are usually very low wattage,being LED they are so much brighter to look at when these cars with LED DRL's are coming towards you then the standard 27W fog light, Hyundai did do one thing right,using low wattage bulbs for their fog lamps, unlike Ford,Holden and a few other manufacturers who have used 55w bulbs, they may as well just put a second set of headlights on their cars.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #104: October 13, 2012, 09:24:40**

Thanks Rick. I'm waiting for my new GD to arrive so was looking at doing the same mod as above.

Just Rick · **Reply #105: October 13, 2012, 09:31:35**

Quote from: db08 on October 13, 2012, 09:24:40

Thanks Rick. I'm waiting for my new GD to arrive so was looking at doing the same mod as above.

If ya need a hand give us a hoy when your ready, since buying Bruce and Cyril I have become very adapt at getting my thumping great digits into places they are not designed to go

and finding all the hidden holes to place wiring

Doggie 1 · **Reply #106: October 13, 2012, 09:42:21**

Thanks Rick. Whereabouts are you, may I ask?
pm if you don't want to post it. I'm in the Perth hills.
Dave

constipated · **Reply #107: October 13, 2012, 10:06:08**

I've been a bit disappointed so far with the daytime pictures of people who've installed the supposed original LED DRLs. They seem too dim compared to Audis, Mercs, Ford Mondeos I see.

Ugly Mongrels installation of aftermarket Phillips kit seems considerably brighter. https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=11536

I'm suspecting the Ebay source of these DRLs is not as good as the factory originals.

If the DRLs are not going to be sufficiently bright during the day, what is the point if putting them in. They won't be doing their job.

Just Rick · **Reply #108: October 13, 2012, 12:23:37**

Quote from: db08 on October 13, 2012, 09:42:21

Thanks Rick. Whereabouts are you, may I ask?
pm if you don't want to post it. I'm in the Perth hills.
Dave

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

Doggie 1 · **Reply #109: October 13, 2012, 12:26:41**

Ah, the town with the aeroplane.
I'm in the Great Eastern Highway hills at Glen Forrest.

rustynutz · **Reply #110: October 13, 2012, 14:48:39**

Doesn't matter how bright your DRL's are, drivers will still pull out in front of you anyhow....

Doggie 1 · **Reply #111: October 14, 2012, 10:26:36**

Everytime I look at your avatar Rusty, I wonder what you are playing with.....

rustynutz · **Reply #112: October 14, 2012, 10:47:33**

Could be a snake, Dave....

Apparently when I was a baby, mum went to check on me when I was outside in my playpen and I had a copperhead snake keeping me company.....
She raced out into the street and stopped a truckie who came and chopped the snake in half with a shovel.

Must be where my fascination with snakes came from...

rustynutz · **Reply #113: October 14, 2012, 10:48:15**

Then again, I could be just playing with my willy....

Dazzler · **Reply #114: October 14, 2012, 10:50:30**

Quote from: rustynutz on October 14, 2012, 10:48:15

Then again, I could be just playing with my willy....

Cripes, what willy say next

i30premy · **Reply #115: October 14, 2012, 11:37:14**

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.

alexeiw123 · **Reply #116: October 14, 2012, 13:14:58**

Quote from: constipated on October 13, 2012, 10:06:08

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

tris · **Reply #117: October 14, 2012, 13:36:15**

Quote from: i30premy on October 14, 2012, 11:37:14

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.

The only thing that I can think of is that your sat nav's speed limit warning chime is on or something similar.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #118: October 15, 2012, 00:05:45**

Quote from: i30premy on October 14, 2012, 11:37:14

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.

Not related to the DRL fitting IMO. Others have done the mod and no one else has a problem like that. Also the DRL's consume such a small amount of power that they are insignificant, especially when the alternator is functioning.

A simple test would be to remove your in line fuse (I hope you fitted one), and see if the problem goes away.

alexeiw123 · **Reply #119: October 15, 2012, 02:34:47**

Quote from: i30premy on October 14, 2012, 11:37:14

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.

sounds identical in behaviour to the gps audible warnings, which can be set to go off at pretty much EVERYTHING; pedestrian crossings, traffic cameras, townships, ambulance stations, crash prone areas. It's really quite annoying having them all on.

just go for a drive with the GPS map on, when it chimes, have a look in the lower left corner and see if it's warning you of something approaching.