Question: 2011 DRL Led's

veazeyr07 · 12-09-2012, 08:17 PM

Has anyone found a company that has a plug and play with no resistors (Glowing fire hazards) in the engine bay. Im looking to replace the stock drl bulbs (9005) with some led's but they either require some resistors does anyone know of any de-coders or whatever to bypass this problem and get them to basically plug them in to the stock harnesses. I don't want to burn out my H.I.D's so fast because I hate rolling around with the dull yellowish drls
thanks anyone who can help guide me in right direction or has done it I have a 2011 Lx if that matters

CoffeeDragon · 12-10-2012, 09:07 AM

You're out of luck. Those resistors are what keep your E from complaining that you don't have real bulbs in there. If you did find a bulb that didn't require external resistors, it would be because it has them built in. You can't avoid the resistor, just embrace them and be happy :-P

HOTBOX1208 · 12-10-2012, 10:50 PM

I've been running LEDs in my DRL for about 6 months now. I haven't had any problems yet. I'm pretty sure this is what I used:

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/9005-LED-Da...d_sku45_r2.htm

Jazzy007's thread gave me the idea...and it really does turn heads

http://www.elementownersclub.com/for...hlight=led+drl

Good Luck!!

racerc2000 · 12-11-2012, 07:10 AM

I had an LED in my DRL but I noticed sometimes it would flicker.

a resister is not what is needed for DRL. you need a relay to be wired in

a direct 12v feed that is only switched by your original drl plug. DRL plug is only pushing 5.7v and depending on the led itself... (I tried 4 diff units) 3 would not even light up and the 4th seemed to work fine but under certain conditions that 5.7v must drop slightly and dip under the led power needs.

I have 20 watt LEDs in my DRL atm in amber. they match the blinker pretty well.

jazzy007 · 12-11-2012, 06:25 PM

My LED DRL mod still working perfectly without any issue.
It is as bright as more than 1-1/2 years ago.

veazeyr07 · 12-12-2012, 09:35 AM

can anyone post pics of what theres look like or links of any i could research to buy

KoolBlue · 12-12-2012, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veazeyr07

can anyone post pics of what theres look like or links of any i could research to buy

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOTBOX1208

I've been running LEDs in my DRL for about 6 months now. I haven't had any problems yet. I'm pretty sure this is what I used:

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/9005-LED-Daytime-Running-Light-For-Acura-Honda-p/led_sku45_r2.htm

Jazzy007's thread gave me the idea...and it really does turn heads

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68208&highlight=led+drl

Good Luck!!

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99accord boi · 12-13-2012, 01:13 PM

i know im new but just to make this sound simpler
all we have to do is plug the pig tail with the load resistor on the passenger side and then power both drls from the drivers side?
reason im askin is because i have a bunch of spare load resistors and headlight pigtails
and all i would have to do is make a spliter for the drivers side wiring

12-09-2012, 08:17 PM	#1
veazeyr07 Premium Member 2011 2WD LX AT Polished Metal Metallic (PMM) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Everett,WA Posts: 69	Question: 2011 DRL Led's Has anyone found a company that has a plug and play with no resistors (Glowing fire hazards) in the engine bay. Im looking to replace the stock drl bulbs (9005) with some led's but they either require some resistors does anyone know of any de-coders or whatever to bypass this problem and get them to basically plug them in to the stock harnesses. I don't want to burn out my H.I.D's so fast because I hate rolling around with the dull yellowish drls thanks anyone who can help guide me in right direction or has done it I have a 2011 Lx if that matters

12-10-2012, 09:07 AM	#2
CoffeeDragon EOC Rank: Oxygen 2005 4WD EX MT Rallye Red (RR) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phil-a-delphia Posts: 582	You're out of luck. Those resistors are what keep your E from complaining that you don't have real bulbs in there. If you did find a bulb that didn't require external resistors, it would be because it has them built in. You can't avoid the resistor, just embrace them and be happy :-P __________________ 2005 EX MT RR, TRS Morimoto H1 BiXenon projector retrofit, amber LED angel eyes, Hella Yellow Star H3 fogs, LED Tail Lights (Mike-Rus Mod), LED Turns and Reverse bulbs, LED dome and map lights, LED suicide door lights, Full Tint, K&N Typhoon Intake, Kenwood KDC-x693 HU, 12" Phoenix Gold Tantrum in sealed box, Phoenix Gold Tantrum 300W, Infinity 6022i fronts, hazard switch replace/relocate

12-10-2012, 10:50 PM	#3
HOTBOX1208 EOC Rank: Oxygen 2009 SC 2WD 5AT Omni Blue Pearl (OBP) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 330	I've been running LEDs in my DRL for about 6 months now. I haven't had any problems yet. I'm pretty sure this is what I used: http://store.ijdmtoy.com/9005-LED-Da...d_sku45_r2.htm Jazzy007's thread gave me the idea...and it really does turn heads http://www.elementownersclub.com/for...hlight=led+drl Good Luck!! __________________ :cool: E owner since January 8, 2007. 07 Honda Element SC GG(Hotbox)- sold 09 Honda Element SC OBP(Miss Daisy)- purchased November 17, 2011

12-11-2012, 07:10 AM	#4
racerc2000 EOC Rank: Carbon 2010 SC 2WD 5AT Polished Metal Metallic (PMM) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Long island NY Posts: 1,453	I had an LED in my DRL but I noticed sometimes it would flicker. a resister is not what is needed for DRL. you need a relay to be wired in a direct 12v feed that is only switched by your original drl plug. DRL plug is only pushing 5.7v and depending on the led itself... (I tried 4 diff units) 3 would not even light up and the 4th seemed to work fine but under certain conditions that 5.7v must drop slightly and dip under the led power needs. I have 20 watt LEDs in my DRL atm in amber. they match the blinker pretty well. __________________ 2010 PMM SC. color matched trim/mirrors,pinstripe,factory spoiler,vent guards,Clazzio leather,carbon fiber trim,various ktuned/mugen/arc/skunk2/crower bits tossed around In solitude, where we are least alone. Last edited by racerc2000; 12-11-2012 at 07:19 AM.

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12-11-2012, 06:25 PM	#5
jazzy007 EOC Rank: Oxygen 2009 4WD EX 5AT Citrus Fire Metallic (CFM) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 386	My LED DRL mod still working perfectly without any issue. It is as bright as more than 1-1/2 years ago.

12-12-2012, 09:35 AM	#6
veazeyr07 Premium Member 2011 2WD LX AT Polished Metal Metallic (PMM) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Everett,WA Posts: 69	can anyone post pics of what theres look like or links of any i could research to buy

12-13-2012, 01:13 PM	#8
99accord boi EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2010 SC 2WD 5AT Polished Metal Metallic (PMM) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Irvine Posts: 6	i know im new but just to make this sound simpler all we have to do is plug the pig tail with the load resistor on the passenger side and then power both drls from the drivers side? reason im askin is because i have a bunch of spare load resistors and headlight pigtails and all i would have to do is make a spliter for the drivers side wiring

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