2013 GT DRL headlights wiring...help

T10YYY

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Finally got my hands on some 2013 Headlights with clear reflectors and the LEDs. I have a 2010 grancabrio and want to retro fit these in. Anyone done this before? I'm guessing my main problem will be powering the LEDs without getting any errors.
If not any good auto electricians in London that can do the job?
 

mowlas

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Presumably there are two possibilities regarding powering the DRLs? Either they feed off existing DRL feeds which are non-LED based (does the GT have a non-LED DRL light? I actually don't know!) - if this is the case then a resistor will need to be added to emulate a non-LED light on the circuit. If not the case, then the solution ought to be even simpler: run a direct feed off one of one the 12V sources (such as cigarette lighter) to the DRL light and put a toggle switch on the underside of the steering column - the switch will be invisible (not interfering with design aesthetics of the interior) and easy to operate independently.

I say all this from an complete ignorance of how the existing GT headlights work. However I have installed LED DRLs on my pre-facelift 2007 QP and the latter option is how I have mine set up.

The auto shop I used is now defunct but I could try to find the companies the techs moved to if no one else has any installer recommendations.

With these cars and their 'touchy' electronics I would definitely only go to someone who has worked on modern Masers though...