(#easy) You want a LED DRL on your US Genesis? Read on.

[khorhadris]

Disclaimer - I am not aware if someone else found this fix prior to this post. I am writing this from my own experience.

First of all - I own Canadian spec 5.0 AWD.

Recently got involved in an accident, cracking the headlamp lens.
I then salvaged a used part from Ebay which happens to be a US spec.

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This is where it gets interesting.

Assuming this would be a plug-and-play, I dropped a bumper, took the cracked lamp out, then put the new one in.

This was the result with my DRL on (parking brake off):

...and with HID on:

Clearly LED wasn't working as a DRL in this case.
Studying both lamps a bit closer I found this:

Figure 1 - US spec connector wire

Figure 2 - Canadian spec connector wire

Notice the extra wire on 3-pin connector to the right on Canadian version.
That white wire ends up where the external connector sits, and this extra wire goes right in the middle of 4 pins on the bottom of the connector
(Sorry no picture taken for this one)


So out of desperation, I took the white wire out of the cracked lamp, then put it into the new lamp - I needed to be careful not to snap any plastic pieces and narrow metal pins when doing so.

The new lamp started working just fine after all this little hack.


Let me know on what you think...

 

[Dthomas1]

Was the white wire carrying 12 volt power?

 

[parisgrey]

it's good to know that wire is missing too. Unfortunately we are also missing the wire on the vehicle side of the harness that plugs into that wire's position on the main connector.

 

[Aquineas]

Subscribed. Because I suck as a DIY'er, if someone else happens to do this and can get a photo of the other end of that white wire, I'd appreciate it.

 

[Nikgen]

Unfortunately we are also missing the wire on the vehicle side of the harness that plugs into that wire's position on the main connector.

Yup - that is the real roadblock for USA 2015's.

 

[Rloyola0426]

#socloseyetsofar

 

[lobsenza]

Couldn't the missing wire be run on the US models? I understand that this would require some work, but i have run wires in vehicles before. Where does it need to start and end?

I did something similiar on my Lincoln LS where the stereo didn't mute for the backup alarm. i found out Lincoln eliminated the wire. I added a new wire and it worked perfectly.

 

[dereyes]

Im guessing that missing wire is where our turn signal/DRL is at. There is a 3rd wire there.

 

[dereyes]

I have a extra headlamp from my accident so i'll experiment with that and let you guys know

 

[khorhadris]

I will post more photos tonight after work, indicating two ends of this white wire.

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[Dthomas1]

I have a extra headlamp from my accident so i'll experiment with that and let you guys know

That's awesome..thanks!

 

[khorhadris]

Start with your headlamp assembly upside down, to access the panel from below.


Please see below for where the particular wire should be placed:
This wire travels very short, from a PCB to a connector.
Note that this is easier to run the wire if you take the connector out of its place first (rotate then push it down inwards)

Look very carefully. This is upside down. You must remove the green plastic that holds these pins in positions before attempting to insert a new pin into its position.
Observe the other pins and their locations so you do not mistake the pin position of interest with something else:

On the PCB side: Disconnect the connector --> pry out the cover that holds wires firm --> Place new wire into the hole indicated:

I hope this helps.

 

[Dthomas1]

How hard is it to remove the front bumper to access the lights?

 

[ksoze]

I'd happily settle for the brighter LED's when in manual driving light mode.

 

[namorbrowneyes]

Can someone come out with an adapter now? lol

 

[Dthomas1]

I'd happily settle for the brighter LED's when in manual driving light mode.

I have been working on this and a relatively simple semi fix is available for US cars. As reported in this thread, a wire is missing in the connector on US versions. Unfortunately, there is NOT a wire on the corresponding plug on US versions like the Canadian version. By removing the center brown wire and moving it to the empty spot on the connector, the parking lights will then be the brighter version of the lights. The only caveat is that you must turn on the parking lights but it is awesome to have the bright LED eyebrows.

 

[ksoze]

By removing the center brown wire and moving it to the empty spot on the connector, the parking lights will then be the brighter version of the lights. The only caveat is that you must turn on the parking lights but it is awesome to have the bright LED eyebrows.

Any chance you can document this for the less mechanically inclined? Pics would be nice if anyone successfully does this. I am assuming the pics above are for having it work in DRL mode.

 

[Dthomas1]

Any chance you can document this for the less mechanically inclined? Pics would be nice if anyone successfully does this. I am assuming the pics above are for having it work in DRL mode.

It will NOT work in DRL mode on US vehicles. There is a wire missing in the wire harness that attaches to the headlight.

 

[ksoze]

It will NOT work in DRL mode on US vehicles. There is a wire missing in the wire harness that attaches to the headlight.

Yes, I know. I am looking for the brighter LED in manual driving light mode.

 

[Dthomas1]

Yes, I know. I am looking for the brighter LED in manual driving light mode.

My solution is what you want..the hardest part is getting the headlights out of the car to switch the wires..you must remove the front bumper cover..sounds hard but in reality just takes a little time..pretty easy job overall...once the brown wire is switched to the empty terminal space, the parking lights are bright, not dim.