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2014 Durango SXT - LED Daytime Running Lamp Upgrade??

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#61 ·
M4rcool said:
It's based on voltage. So with only the battery (12.xx volts) the system remains off, but when the engine is running, the voltage rises to above 13.5v (and up), and then switch the ligths on (normal voltage with the engine running is 14v).

Regards,
Marco.
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Ok, that makes sense, so they'll be on all the time then once the engine starts. The problem then is that they need to go off when the blinker comes on. So unless there is a way to wire it into the blinkers so that the right drl goes out with the right blinker on, and the left light goes out with the left blinker on, or both out when 4ways/hazards are on, its still not legal and won't pass inspection (in the US). It's my understanding that they can't blink alternately with the blinkers either, they actually must stay out until the blinker turns off.
 
#62 ·
Mirage85 said:
Ok, that makes sense, so they'll be on all the time then once the engine starts. The problem then is that they need to go off when the blinker comes on. So unless there is a way to wire it into the blinkers so that the right drl goes out with the right blinker on, and the left light goes out with the left blinker on, or both out when 4ways/hazards are on, its still not legal and won't pass inspection (in the US). It's my understanding that they can't blink alternately with the blinkers either, they actually must stay out until the blinker turns off.
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Well, if you look at the link, you'll see that you have to connect a wire to each side blinker, and also a wire to the headlights, so they can go off whenever you put any side blinker or turn on the headlights. I already bought one, so when arrives I'll update how it works.

Regards,
Marco.
 
#63 ·
M4rcool said:
Well, if you look at the link, you'll see that you have to connect a wire to each side blinker, and also a wire to the headlights, so they can go off whenever you put any side blinker or turn on the headlights. I already bought one, so when arrives I'll update how it works.

Regards,
Marco.
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I'll be interested to see how it works out. At the moment, I don't have the ability to view ebay, so I can't see what's in the link. I'll check it out tonight.
 
#65 ·
Added LED DRL

I used an existing fuse (f95) this the camera parking assist fuse. This doesn't turn off with the blinker, but the LEDs are only on with the durnago is in the "run" mode. I don't think that they interfere with the blinkers, they are not as bright at the factory ones.

I used the Alpena 77015 White 28'' LED Litz Strip from amazon, I think they are the same ones that was at the beginning of this post.

When I installed them, I attached them to the bottom of the headlight assembly. When I removed the bumper, I cut down the black plastic ribs under the headlight assembly to get just a little more room between the bumper and the headlight. The leds are a bit fragile so don't try the jam the bumper back on.

this is a link I found to remove the bumper. DIY: Bumper/Head Light Removal - DodgeForum.com

I hope this is helpful to someone.

here are a couple of my images.
 
#66 ·
drls feature activated

great news guys,
I went to my dodge dealership today and had the drl feature activated in my 2015 Durango sxt. the manager had to contact dodge to have the drl feature added to my vin number and when that was done the tech activated the feature. the tech stated that depending on the models like the r/t and sxt rallye you do not have to move around the pins in the headlight harness. in my sxt the headlights were in the drl function then he moved two pins around and now the led strips are the drls. you would have to get a set of headlights that have the led strips. I will post pics soon.:-D. the tech stated all 2014-present Durango come pre wired to run drls once activated.
 
#67 ·
fullname said:
great news guys,
I went to my dodge dealership today and had the drl feature activated in my 2015 Durango sxt. the manager had to contact dodge to have the drl feature added to my vin number and when that was done the tech activated the feature. the tech stated that depending on the models like the r/t and sxt rallye you do not have to move around the pins in the headlight harness. in my sxt the headlights were in the drl function then he moved two pins around and now the led strips are the drls. you would have to get a set of headlights that have the led strips. I will post pics soon.:-D. the tech stated all 2014-present Durango come pre wired to run drls once activated.
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Hey there! Probably a dumb question, but would be able to physically tell if the headlights does have the led strips or you'd have to go to the dealership and have them check? I have a '14 sxt.
 
#68 ·
Ruby Rango said:
Hey there! Probably a dumb question, but would be able to physically tell if the headlights does have the led strips or you'd have to go to the dealership and have them check? I have a '14 sxt.
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If you have an SXT, you DO NOT have DRL
 
#69 ·
Ruby Rango said:
Hey there! Probably a dumb question, but would be able to physically tell if the headlights does have the led strips or you'd have to go to the dealership and have them check? I have a '14 sxt.
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As caskey_b mentions, if you have the SXT or SXT+ you don't have LED's. You can tell by looking at the headlight, the two are distinctly different if they have LEDs or a chrome strip. It can be tough to tell if they are moving down the road or you haven't really looked at both before, but once you know what you're looking for you can tell real easily.

Now, I do believe later on (as in 2015+) they did add the LED DRLs to the SXT+ with the Rallye and or Blacktop trims.
 
#71 ·
thanks for responding! It's definitely hard to tell since I haven't looked at both side by side to know the difference so I went ahead and pulled the build sheet off of dodge website for my VIN and found that I definitely don't have the LED strip. Bummer LOL.
 
#72 ·
Ruby Rango said:
thanks for responding! It's definitely hard to tell since I haven't looked at both side by side to know the difference so I went ahead and pulled the build sheet off of dodge website for my VIN and found that I definitely don't have the LED strip. Bummer LOL.
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Yeah its a bummer, but you could be worse off....... and have a minivan instead of a Durango.
 
#78 ·
fullname said:
I have a 2015 Durango SXT and will be blacking out the chrome and painting the unpainted bumper trimming. I also got the rallye edition wheels and tires for 700 from someone who removed his rallye wheels and added rims
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Hello,


So after going to dealer and having installed thr headlights that have the led strips. They were able to make them work as drl?
I just installed rt headlights on my 2014 durango sxt the led strips come on when lights are on but not very bright and they flicker.
 
#80 ·
Hello,


I bought my set off a local ebay seller. The lights are actually in good shape. To be honest the headlight housing shouldnt matter if they have a chip or 2. There is a retainer that holds down the whole headlight.
 
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