cu005588
TYF Newbie
Fog as DRL would be really slick.
HID with DRL on Yukon
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lakaw
Member
Although I replaced my fogs with HID's as well. I would still like to know how to do this (plus the fog bulbs are a little easier to get to). Do you know which pin controls the DRL's?
manzgator
TYF Newbie
I'm trying to play catch up on all of the technical details. Being a newbie sucks.
Questions apply to 2010 Yukon
1) From the previous posts it appears that when you upgrade to HIDs and you do NOT want your DRL on you have to pull the fuse, is this correct? Once you do this you just have to manually turn on your headlights?
2) Is there a cost/benefit on where you get your conversion kit from (HIDGUY v. SpencersHIDs)? Pricing seems similar with HIDGUY about $30 less?
3) Is there a thread "for dummies" on the step-by-step install process?
Thanks in advance, guys. I really want the upgrade, but I don't want to invest and have them running all day long. I'll keep searching for information as well.
Questions apply to 2010 Yukon
1) From the previous posts it appears that when you upgrade to HIDs and you do NOT want your DRL on you have to pull the fuse, is this correct? Once you do this you just have to manually turn on your headlights?
2) Is there a cost/benefit on where you get your conversion kit from (HIDGUY v. SpencersHIDs)? Pricing seems similar with HIDGUY about $30 less?
3) Is there a thread "for dummies" on the step-by-step install process?
Thanks in advance, guys. I really want the upgrade, but I don't want to invest and have them running all day long. I'll keep searching for information as well.
OklabyGodhoma
Full Access Member
If you run HID's then you disable the daytime running lights by pulling the fuses under the hood. The reason is the daytime running lights are powered at a lower voltage and your HID's will either work (sometimes) or just have one start or sometimes both will fail to light. Pulling the fuses does NOT disable the automatic feature so when the sun is going down your light will function as they always have.
Yes, I learned this the hard way even though I had read the posts.....but I learned.
May I suggest DDM Tuning for your lamps.....I got my 5K, 55 watt setup from them with the high/low lamps as well for $65.00 with lifetime warranty. No brainer there.
Yes, I learned this the hard way even though I had read the posts.....but I learned.
May I suggest DDM Tuning for your lamps.....I got my 5K, 55 watt setup from them with the high/low lamps as well for $65.00 with lifetime warranty. No brainer there.
lakaw
Member
I purchased my hi/lo HID kit from DDM as well. I bought my fog HID's from SpencerHID as he has the 25w ballasts and that will ensure me that I won't have any melting issues with my fog enclosure. If you plan on upgrading your fogs, I would recommend you upgrade both at the same time. Although it's not as difficult as it may seem to pull the front clip, you'll be saving time by doing both.
I pulled my DRL fuse as well. I think I pulled #33 (Black box under the hood on the drivers side).
Here is the thread I used to guide me when I did my upgrade. Some of the pictures are a bit blurry, but you'll get the idea.
http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=470
I pulled my DRL fuse as well. I think I pulled #33 (Black box under the hood on the drivers side).
Here is the thread I used to guide me when I did my upgrade. Some of the pictures are a bit blurry, but you'll get the idea.
http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=470
manzgator
TYF Newbie
You both nailed it. Thanks for the input. I'm going to order asap and post pics when complete. Stoked!
Actually, I see that Lea, you have the 55 Watt 5000K and Lance you have the 35 Watt 6000K. Is this just personal preference on the color of the bulb? Also, on Bulb Type there are about 20 different types ranging from H1-H16, 9004, etc. Which type should I get for the Hi/Lo kit for a Yukon?
Thanks again, guys.
Actually, I see that Lea, you have the 55 Watt 5000K and Lance you have the 35 Watt 6000K. Is this just personal preference on the color of the bulb? Also, on Bulb Type there are about 20 different types ranging from H1-H16, 9004, etc. Which type should I get for the Hi/Lo kit for a Yukon?
Thanks again, guys.
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lakaw
Member
Yes wattage and color are personal preference... You'll need the H13 hi/low kit. I added the harness for $12.50, but I'm not sure I needed to, since the kit ships with a harness included. Needles to say one harness worked, while the other would not (wromg connectors). I'm not sure which harness was the correct one, so hopefully someone will chime in and offer up some advice. Or better yet, you may want to contact DDM directly for clarification.
OklabyGodhoma
Full Access Member
When I ordered mine from DDM I called first and they told me I did not need the harness for my 2007 Yukon XL. If a different model or year I wold make the call just to make sure. They were great to talk with and very friendly and helpful.
I ordered my H13 HI/LO kit from DDM and addes the harness as well, although as Lakaw said, I'm not sure it was necessary. You NEED the harness to install them, but I'm not sure if the corresponding harness comes with the hi/lo kit default. You do NOT need a harness for the fog bulbs, not do you need to pull the front clip. Just turn your tires and take off the 2 screws (7mm??) and a 2-3 clips, and you got really easy access to the fogs just by moving the plastic out of the way. Mine took 20 minutes to install (fogs) and you just stick the + - spade connectors into the factory cable.
lakaw
Member
The reason I pulled mine was to get full access to the fogs for install and to find an optimum location for the harness run from the right to left across the front end. I had full access to clean the areas inside the bumper where I mounted the ballasts(double-sided tape). It's only a few more screws(14?) to remove the clip...
