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PimpMy3.5 10-26-2012 02:05 PM

HID Install & DRL
 
I have a 2013 Ford Taurus
It has the single 9005L+ bulb for high low and DRL

I have found out that a regular HID kit (9005) will work in the car

But I need to first find out what fuse runs the DRL

I looked in the manual but it does not say?

I need to have the DRL disconnected for my HID kit install and in past vehicle have just pulled the fuse

hanky 10-27-2012 08:36 AM

Is there any way you can install the HID lights without disabling one of the safety features?

greasemark 10-27-2012 04:19 PM

Be very careful with this; the DRL can be 'bypassed' without too much trouble, but there like 3 TSB'S that Ford put out concerning the amperage draw of aftermarket headlight devices that pull too much power through the stock headlamp switch and either melt or otherwise damage the connectors and switches. It might be best to have a relay in the HID system where the low side controls the relay, and the higher amp wiring is removed from the switch side. Since I quit Ford, I don't have acess to the website, but I've seen this before.
Just a word of warning.

PimpMy3.5 10-30-2012 11:15 AM

Thanks for the replies and info. You stated the DRL can be bypassed without much trouble...Please explain how if you would?

PimpMy3.5 10-30-2012 11:16 AM

I will be using a relay harness too by the way. I have installed a lot of HID's. But i have never installed them on a setup like this...

e.j-explorer 10-31-2013 08:53 PM

I have a 2013 ford explorer xlt. I am trying to install HID that are 6K. I have tried to install it but lights flicker. I was told to get a relay harness or capacitors. I bought the capacitors and it works well but my question is, Is there any way to cancel or somehow turn off DRL so that i wont have my HID's on the whole time?

Thanks in advance!


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