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would like my day lights, and lowbeams to stay on when i put high beam

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Morgan1986 Senior Enthusiast

Morgan1986

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I was looking up topics with the diodes and things like that. I am thinking of doing this . Any suggestions , any negative effect this has ?

Coolmaker Enthusiast

Coolmaker

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You need a relay to do that. If you wire all of them together, you WILL start burning out switches and wires, because it will be too many amps on one circuit.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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Lmc sells a kit for this. Its real easy I have done it

 

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kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

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I'm switching my DRLs to running/blinkers I think, the light the DRLs put out is negligible anyhow. I don't see any reason to waste power running them with the brights.

Prokopchuk_9 Senior Enthusiast

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http://www.mrtaillight.com/index.php?cPath=609_611

 

I bought a kit from this website that allows me to run my high and low beams together when my high beams are on. They have a kit for your lows, highs, and DRLs as well. It comes with a toggle so you can turn it off and put it back in stock mode too. I think its money well spent.

 

LOL you don't need a "kit" LOL

 

you need a search engine and a $2.50 diode from radio shack.

nbuchanan Enthusiast

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http://www.mrtaillig...p?cPath=609_611

 

I bought a kit from this website that allows me to run my high and low beams together when my high beams are on. They have a kit for your lows, highs, and DRLs as well. It comes with a toggle so you can turn it off and put it back in stock mode too. I think its money well spent.

 

LOL you don't need a "kit" LOL

 

you need a search engine and a $2.50 diode from radio shack.

 

 

Oh...LOL...Sorry...Maybe we aren't all as savvy with electrical as you are. But I thought this "KIT" was worth the money since everything I needed was all ready for installation and it even came with the $2.50 diode you speak of.

Morgan1986 Senior Enthusiast

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http://www.mrtaillig...p?cPath=609_611

 

I bought a kit from this website that allows me to run my high and low beams together when my high beams are on. They have a kit for your lows, highs, and DRLs as well. It comes with a toggle so you can turn it off and put it back in stock mode too. I think its money well spent.

 

LOL you don't need a "kit" LOL

 

you need a search engine and a $2.50 diode from radio shack.

 

 

Oh...LOL...Sorry...Maybe we aren't all as savvy with electrical as you are. But I thought this "KIT" was worth the money since everything I needed was all ready for installation and it even came with the $2.50 diode you speak of.

 

the diode thing sounds pretty simple . What came with the kit to make it different.
nbuchanan Enthusiast

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http://www.mrtaillig...p?cPath=609_611

 

I bought a kit from this website that allows me to run my high and low beams together when my high beams are on. They have a kit for your lows, highs, and DRLs as well. It comes with a toggle so you can turn it off and put it back in stock mode too. I think its money well spent.

 

LOL you don't need a "kit" LOL

 

you need a search engine and a $2.50 diode from radio shack.

 

 

Oh...LOL...Sorry...Maybe we aren't all as savvy with electrical as you are. But I thought this "KIT" was worth the money since everything I needed was all ready for installation and it even came with the $2.50 diode you speak of.

 

the diode thing sounds pretty simple . What came with the kit to make it different.

 

 

Basically the kit just simplifies everything. All of the wires are pre-cut, ends are already soldered, and it comes with a diagram and instructions on how to hook everything up properly. So if you don't completely understand diodes and proper electrical current in vehicles, this kit just makes it a lot easier. But if you have a grasp on those types of things I'm sure one of these links on How-To would be cheaper.

Prokopchuk_9 Senior Enthusiast

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http://www.mrtaillig...p?cPath=609_611

 

I bought a kit from this website that allows me to run my high and low beams together when my high beams are on. They have a kit for your lows, highs, and DRLs as well. It comes with a toggle so you can turn it off and put it back in stock mode too. I think its money well spent.

 

LOL you don't need a "kit" LOL

 

you need a search engine and a $2.50 diode from radio shack.

 

 

Oh...LOL...Sorry...Maybe we aren't all as savvy with electrical as you are. But I thought this "KIT" was worth the money since everything I needed was all ready for installation and it even came with the $2.50 diode you speak of.

 

Lol...its easy as pie buddy. Obviously you can read, sorry for trying to save you a little cash. I apologize.

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