Using the accent lights on 2015 Sedan as DRL's

[alexolewis3]

The accent lights are the DRL's on the Canadian models. On the 2016'2 in DRL mode they operate at 12 volts. In parking mode they only operate at 5.3 volts. It's either a different wiring harness in the 2015 from the 2016's or it's a software issue. Either would be a simple mod.

I would like to see the actual wiring diagram for the 2016's to make sure.
Here's the diagram for the 2015's notice how wire 7B controls the turn/parking/tell-tale/DRL's and how wire 12 is supposed to control the DRL's. If I'm reading this wrong someone please correct me.

 

[ksoze]

Love to figure out a "simple" fix for brighter DRL's in parking light mode or even better, 2016 full DRL mode functionality.

 

[WHYTE5OH]

Love to figure out a "simple" fix for brighter DRL's in parking light mode or even better, 2016 full DRL mode functionality.

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[GenesisNikon]

Can't believe the 2015 models don't use the LED strip as DRL. 2016's look so much better

 

[srobak]

If you like really dim DRL's...

They are not piercing - but they are certainly bright enough to be seen a mile away.

if you can't see a 4600 lb car coming (mine), you oughta be off the road.

I do see the purpose of them, but I have to also agree with this statement. Additionally - since now all cars have them - you do not "see" or notice them as much anymore.

 

[WHYTE5OH]

Can't believe the 2015 models don't use the LED strip as DRL. 2016's look so much better

Absolutely retarded, imo! I have grown used to the ambers but dont know why 15's dont have them

 

[astroboy]

I guess that's a difference with the 2015 Canadian models - my DRLS are the white LEDS surrounding the headlights themselves. The amber light inboard of the headlight is turn signal / hazard only.

Those DRLs stay lit when the headlights are on, and with the LED fogs (in the bumper) on, make for a very bright front end.

I have a 2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Tech Package and my experience is the same as yours. DRL are the white LEDs around the headlamps, amber turn signals, and HID headlights are activated by lighting conditions when in AUTO mode.

I'm also a huge fan of DRLs on cars. We've had them as required equipment in Canada since the late 80s or early 90s. It does make for easier identification of vehicles on the road.

 

[parisgrey]

I wonder if it's as easy as setting the computer that controls the lighting to believe it's a canadian car. hmmmm...

 

[Nikgen]

I wonder if it's as easy as setting the computer that controls the lighting to believe it's a canadian car. hmmmm...

Different wiring harness - the USA 2015's send the DRL signal down the turn signal wire and there is no wire in the DRL pin position in the connector.

 

[AustinTX]

Different wiring harness - the USA 2015's send the DRL signal down the turn signal wire and there is no wire in the DRL pin position in the connector.

I would love to know what the genius who decided to have the US and Canadian spec cars be different was thinking.

Unless there is a law in the US that makes the 2015 US setup a legal requirement, this is breathtakingly stupid from a logistical perspective (now you have to manufacture several different wiring harnesses, stock two different wiring harnesses in North America, include different repair instructions for two North American markets, etc.) as well as from an aesthetic point of view.

I just checked a few European websites as well, and the Genesis uses the LED surrounds there as DLR as well. It looks like they may have changed that for the 2016 model, but why do this for the 2015's?

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[lobsenza]

Different wiring harness - the USA 2015's send the DRL signal down the turn signal wire and there is no wire in the DRL pin position in the connector.

Maybe a wire could be added to the DRL connector. The amber lights would have to be made to work only as turn signals.

 

[Nikgen]

Maybe a wire could be added to the DRL connector. The amber lights would have to be made to work only as turn signals.

Signal mapping is different and DRL signal itself is likely different in the 2015 as it is intended to light the amber incandescent bulb and not an LED. It all appears to originate in the Body Control Module.

 

[hokie1525]

However, Va. state inspection regulations do not allow vehicle FOG lights to be used as DRLs and can only be on when your low beams are on so I had to include a special separate switch module which conforms to these requirements for inspection purposes.

At first, this sounded like hogwash to me. Then I realized the true motivation is not so much they don't want you using FOG lights as DRLs. They don't want you using FOG lights during fog conditions without having your headlights on as well. They only way to assure this is to wire the car in such a way as to not have FOG lights on as DRLs.

 

[jaikishoreb]

One of the You tube reviewers mentioned that switching the amber DRLs to the LED strip light on 2015 Genesis can be done just by a software update. Check the YouTube video towards the end and also check the comments. Hopefully this can be done by the dealer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wbjCLhGNcM

 

[WHYTE5OH]

One of the You tube reviewers mentioned that switching the amber DRLs to the LED strip light on 2015 Genesis can be done just by a software update. Check the YouTube video towards the end and also check the comments. Hopefully this can be done by the dealer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wbjCLhGNcM

Hyundai should step up and give us 15 owners the chance to do this!

 

[alexolewis3]

Spoke with my service advisor today, the 2015's has a different wiring harness from the 2016's. The 2016 wiring harness merely replaced the wire that goes to the amber turn signal (when it's used as a DRL) and connected it the accent lights. When used as DRL's the accent lights are sent 12 volts that's why they seem brighter than when used with the headlights. Additionally the headlamp assembly for both cars are identical 2015 (http://parts.irwinhyundai.com/p/Hyu...ly--Front-Right-WHID/53104588/92102B1160.html) 2016 (http://parts.irwinhyundai.com/p/Hyu...bly--Front-Left-WHID/53104507/92101B1160.html). So in theory you should be able to replace your 2015 wiring harness with a the 2016 version and use the accents as DRL's.

 

[Nikgen]

Spoke with my service advisor today, the 2015's has a different wiring harness from the 2016's. The 2016 wiring harness merely replaced the wire that goes to the amber turn signal (when it's used as a DRL) and connected it the accent lights. When used as DRL's the accent lights are sent 12 volts that's why they seem brighter than when used with the headlights. Additionally the headlamp assembly for both cars are identical 2015 (http://parts.irwinhyundai.com/p/Hyu...ly--Front-Right-WHID/53104588/92102B1160.html) 2016 (http://parts.irwinhyundai.com/p/Hyu...bly--Front-Left-WHID/53104507/92101B1160.html). So in theory you should be able to replace your 2015 wiring harness with a the 2016 version and use the accents as DRL's.

That's not completely accurate. The 2015 USA model sends the DRL signal (for an incandescent bulb) downs the same wire as the turn signals - hence the amber incandescent DRL's...

The 2016 has a dedicated DRL wire and the DRL signal (for an LED) goes down that wire. These signals all appear to originate from the Body Control Module, so it's not just a simple "add a wire" fix. I posted details on this last year before I "got" a 2016, but am too lazy to look up the thread.

 

[alexolewis3]

That's not completely accurate. The 2015 USA model sends the DRL signal (for an incandescent bulb) downs the same wire as the turn signals - hence the amber incandescent DRL's...

The 2016 has a dedicated DRL wire and the DRL signal (for an LED) goes down that wire. These signals all appear to originate from the Body Control Module, so it's not just a simple "add a wire" fix. I posted details on this last year before I "got" a 2016, but am too lazy to look up the thread.

Just checked the www.hyundaitechinfo.com site the BCM's for both the 2015 and 2016's are identical (same part numbers). The wire that you refer to turns the DRL's on or off regardless of the model year.

 

[Nikgen]

Just checked the www.hyundaitechinfo.com site the BCM's for both the 2015 and 2016's are identical (same part numbers). The wire that you refer to turns the DRL's on or off regardless of the model year.

Not exactly: the wire is missing in the 2015. Also - I suspect that, while the part #'s are the same, the programming is different somewhere as the DRL signal on the 2015 is coming down the turn signal wire. So even if you run the new DRL wires, you still have to deal with that issue (unless it detects the wire connected and reroutes the signal? Worth a try...)

 

[lobsenza]

One way to test this is to run a wire on the surface and see if you can get it working before you hard wire it.