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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by D.Jobin
If you look at a picture of the module it doesn't appear to be any bigger then the connecting terminals. I don't think it'll be a problem. If y'all would like I'll let you know what I did with mine they should be here on Monday.
Im waiting for the result too, keep us posted. Thanks!
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 03:38 AM
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just get better LEDs lol
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 03:55 AM
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The problem isn't the LED itself. It's the fact that in DRL mode, the car doesn't provide enough current for the LED to be at full power. It's by design... hence, that's why your DRL doubles as your high beam.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by papaalex
Im waiting for the result too, keep us posted. Thanks!
Will do. Give me a few days.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Just installed my DRL module from Vleds....works like a charm DRL are much more brighter and no flicker . If you are using SMT leds for your DRL aka high beams. This module update is great
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jns350
Just installed my DRL module from Vleds....works like a charm DRL are much more brighter and no flicker . If you are using SMT leds for your DRL aka high beams. This module update is great
Where did you hide the module, does it fit inside the black compartment with clips where the DRL and city lights are located?
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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^^ do you have DYI??
any pics?? so will this also resolve the flickering that you get
when you use the LED bulbs from AAC??
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by papaalex
Where did you hide the module, does it fit inside the black compartment with clips where the DRL and city lights are located?
Yes..I just tucked it in the housing where the DRL and City lights sit. I twisted the DRL bulb if I were to remove it. It gave perfect room the shove down the module inside the housing. Then I replaced the cover with all wires and module sittitg inside. Neat and tidy

Originally Posted by SeOuLiS250
^^ do you have DYI??
any pics?? so will this also resolve the flickering that you get
when you use the LED bulbs from AAC??
No Pictures...Its a pain to remove the covers so I didn't snap pictures. I think all LED bulbs that are used for DRL will work. Because the bulb is not the problem. Its the low voltage used during DRL mode that causes the flickering. This module converts the 3v input feed to 12v output during DRL mode. Much more brighter and no flickering..works really great
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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Sweet, i ordered mine a few days ago. I was thinking about putting in a relay circuit to solve the problem, but this seems to be a cleaner fix. Can't wait to put them in! Thanks jns350!
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jns350
Yes..I just tucked it in the housing where the DRL and City lights sit. I twisted the DRL bulb if I were to remove it. It gave perfect room the shove down the module inside the housing. Then I replaced the cover with all wires and module sittitg inside. Neat and tidy
Great! Thanks!
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by eskae3
Sweet, i ordered mine a few days ago. I was thinking about putting in a relay circuit to solve the problem, but this seems to be a cleaner fix. Can't wait to put them in! Thanks jns350!
Your welcome eskae3 You wont be dissapointed..it works just as it says it does. I too was trying to build a relay to give 12v output and as a option thinking of using a bypass to give this bulb 12v from the battery with a on/off switch on my dash...really extreme for just a illumination increase. But very glad this thread was created to inform me of the new module. Shaun at vleds was in the process of creating this a long time ago but only now have made it available.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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Installed mine last night, and WOW, what a difference! Theses things are blinding now. If you have the VLED 68 SMT DRL's I highly recommend you get these relays too.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by D.Jobin
Installed mine last night, and WOW, what a difference! Theses things are blinding now. If you have the VLED 68 SMT DRL's I highly recommend you get these relays too.
can you post some pics

i already ordered mine but i dont mind seeing how it looks like first
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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I just ordered mine 3 days ago, can't wait till they come. I really hate the flickering.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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i guess i need one too..i have the VLED 68 SMT =)...thx for the solution!!!
but if anyone have picture it would be great...are you guys sure it does fit in the box?
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