Can anyone identify a "ignition only live feed" in or near the engine. I'm fitting DRL's through an auto switch and I can't find a feed.

The spare fues slots have a constant feed as do most of the other terminals i'v tried. I don't want to pay an auto electrician, as this is such a basic task. But I don't want to start splicing wires in the loom for trial and error purpos.

If anyone who has DRL's could trace the ignition feed that would be cracking.

It a 08MY TDV8 HSE if that makes a difference.

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fuse box on the right hand side of the engine bay,second fuse down on the right(25amp heated seats)

Ah ok.

So did you just take a feed off that fuse?

Is it recommended to increase the fuse slightly to take into account the DRL's?

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I just took the feed directly of the fuse mate,didnt fancy increasing the fuse size in case of damage to the seats.Worse case scenario was the fuse blew,however I have been running my drl's for over 12 months with no issues.

Steve

Just tested the same fuse for mine. Seems to be ok.

When the ignition is turned off the fuse still keeps power for a couple of mins. So do your DRL's stay lit or 2 minutes after also?

Shouldn't be a problem that as it would be like "follow me home lights" but beter to be safe than sorry.

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No mine go off as soon as the ignition is off.Maybe the relay see's to that.

Cheers for advice.

I used a piggy back of the 10amp fuse next to the heated seat 25a . So everything is running separate and my DRL's are separate on a 5amp

All working fine, and dim lovely when the side/headlights go on. These day running lights stay on for 60 seconds after ignition turn off, so adds a premium feel to a nice modification.



Homemade SMD led rings.

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Are those fog/driving lights in the bumper? How good are the driving lights? I quite fancy those myself having seen them online but never found anyone who has them fitted to ask about them. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

They are OEM driving lights.

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just watched a set on ebay go for £85 last week, as i to, had never seen a RRS with them fitted, im still not sure i like them though  07,TDV8,Black, Black Heated leather all round, Rear Entertainment with Headpones & Remote, TV, DVD, Pure Dab Digital Radio, Sidesteps, Adaptive Headlights, sunroof, now working fuel burning heater )))