Guys, please excuse the newbie question. I want to install DRL's on my RRS and want them to come on independent of any other lights. Therefore I need a 12v power source that is only live when I switch on the engine. I am not brilliant with electrics, but I can splice a wire and join together. Any ideas where I should be looking around the front of my TDV8?

Thanks

Kenny Current - 2020 Range Rover Sport P400e
Gone - 2014 Range Rover Sport HSE SDV6
Gone - 2017 Audi A8 Sport
Gone - 2007 Range Rover Sport HSE TDV8 - Great car.

The easiest and least intrusive way is simply to use a voltage sensitive relay like this: http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/925/category/149  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver

I fitted some DRL lights to a 2009 pre facelift and actually found a switched live in the multi-plug that connects to the headlight unit. I honestly can't remember which wire it was I have a feeling it was Red and Black at the bottom of the plug, unfortunately I have now sold that car so can't go and have a look. They were Phillips Lights which I fitted and came with a Control Unit which when you switched the Sidelights on it Dimmed the DRL's.

Cheers
Col

try this link may help you http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/post385109.html#385109,

Plenty of ignition lives around (Another here: http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/displayima...amp;pos=39), but the OP was asking for an engine live.

If it were me, I'd just stick with the ignition though. Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver

Many thanks guys for all your help. Will post pics when the job is done.

Regards

Kenny Current - 2020 Range Rover Sport P400e
Gone - 2014 Range Rover Sport HSE SDV6
Gone - 2017 Audi A8 Sport
Gone - 2007 Range Rover Sport HSE TDV8 - Great car.

whatever you do don't piggy back off of the fuel pump fuse.

here's my fully working solution : http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/post441576.html#441576 Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

I fitted DRL's to my 06 RRS and picked up the wiring at a connection leading to the headlights. Like COL said.
Here in Australia regs do not permit you to have them on with your headlights.
So the live wire was picked up from the Connector and the Off Relay switch ( should come with the lights) from the headlight wire (in the same connector). Some people have them turn off from the 'parkers' or sidelight circuit as we call them in Aust. BUT I think they are better left on with the 'Parkers' .
Hope this helps.