DRL, engine bay vs. glove box

Genner · 06-21-2005, 04:19 AM

Is there any difference where you disconnect DRL?
In the engine bay or behind the glove box?

Also one other question...which gives out better light output.
EDM STI headlights or Morettes both with the same degree HID bulbs?

thanks.

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prelude/2.5rs · 06-21-2005, 08:38 AM

When I had my stock lights on my wagon, I disconnected my DRL's under the hood. When I installed my Prodrive lights w/ HID, I then when the extra mile and disconnected it behind the glove box too. From what I hear, if you do not do it at the box, for some reason it will effect the HID's and will not work properly. It only takes a few minutes to disconnect at both points. Better safe than sorry. Good luck!

Mike

Hank3 · 06-21-2005, 08:51 AM

The module in the engine bay is a dropping resistor, and it does not fully disable the DRL system. The plug next to the glove box is the main control module.

1wrxsw · 06-21-2005, 09:41 AM

Glove box is uber easy to remove.........

Xymox · 08-09-2005, 10:45 PM

Thanks for the pict, Hank.

CRXguy · 08-10-2005, 03:00 PM

Glovebox. It only takes 2.5mins!

polarpreza · 09-27-2005, 10:27 PM

i was planning to go for the Morettes since it seem to have better light output . but after seeing a few local subies with Morettes .seems to me the finish doesnt look to great . it got gaps between the light housing and the side fender . is it just the bad install ? or the light itself . can someone tell me

Hank3 · 09-28-2005, 08:07 AM

I haven't come across the complaints that you mentioned with previous Morrette owners. I would be inclined to say that it was either a bad install or the individual's lights was damaged or not in good shape

Many owners of the Morrettes do concur that the light output is superior to the stock setup.

Yotsuya · 09-28-2005, 12:00 PM

The 02-03 Morettes were a lot better fit and finish wise than the 96-00 assemblies. But then you do get much better optics, even though the newer ones don't seem to use generic e-code lenses you could get anywhere.

Handsdown · 09-28-2005, 01:42 PM

glovebox is better because it is easily undoable and 'cleaner' way of disabling the circuit.

ScoobyBoy · 09-28-2005, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prelude/2.5rs

From what I hear, if you do not do it at the box, for some reason it will effect the HID's and will not work properly. It only takes a few minutes to disconnect at both points. Better safe than sorry. Good luck!

Mike

is that true? would that affect non hids as well?

wagman01 · 09-28-2005, 08:20 PM

If you just disconnect it under the hood, you'll have a floating plug with 12v still going to it. I wouldn't want this to get filled with debris, water, etc.

Disconnect it from behind the glovebox. It's super easy, and you don't even have to remove the glovebox. Just lay on your back in the passenger footwell, and lean your head back behind the glovebox. You can see the plug very easily if you have a flashlight.

06-21-2005, 04:19 AM	#1
Genner Scooby Specialist Member#: 18372 Join Date: May 2002 Vehicle: 2002 WRX White	DRL, engine bay vs. glove box Is there any difference where you disconnect DRL? In the engine bay or behind the glove box? Also one other question...which gives out better light output. EDM STI headlights or Morettes both with the same degree HID bulbs? thanks. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-27-2005, 10:27 PM	#7
polarpreza Scooby Newbie Member#: 71881 Join Date: Oct 2004	i was planning to go for the Morettes since it seem to have better light output . but after seeing a few local subies with Morettes .seems to me the finish doesnt look to great . it got gaps between the light housing and the side fender . is it just the bad install ? or the light itself . can someone tell me Last edited by polarpreza; 09-28-2005 at 03:50 AM.

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06-21-2005, 08:38 AM	#2
prelude/2.5rs Scooby Specialist Member#: 9355 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: CT Vehicle: 2007 Infiniti FX35 2008 Mazda3 Hatch GT	When I had my stock lights on my wagon, I disconnected my DRL's under the hood. When I installed my Prodrive lights w/ HID, I then when the extra mile and disconnected it behind the glove box too. From what I hear, if you do not do it at the box, for some reason it will effect the HID's and will not work properly. It only takes a few minutes to disconnect at both points. Better safe than sorry. Good luck! Mike

06-21-2005, 08:51 AM	#3
Hank3 Scooby Guru Member#: 16157 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tallahassee, FL Vehicle: '03 Mazda P5 <>< '02 WRX & '08 MS3 SOLD!!!	The module in the engine bay is a dropping resistor, and it does not fully disable the DRL system. The plug next to the glove box is the main control module.

06-21-2005, 09:41 AM	#4
1wrxsw Scooby Newbie Member#: 74588 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: North Central, MA Vehicle: 07 Camry XLE /08 Honda Pilot	Glove box is uber easy to remove.........

08-09-2005, 10:45 PM	#5
Xymox Scooby Specialist Member#: 410 Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Somewhere in PA	Thanks for the pict, Hank.

08-10-2005, 03:00 PM	#6
CRXguy Scooby Specialist Member#: 25370 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Vehicle: 2003 WRX wagon Played Out Blue	Glovebox. It only takes 2.5mins!

09-28-2005, 08:07 AM	#8
Hank3 Scooby Guru Member#: 16157 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tallahassee, FL Vehicle: '03 Mazda P5 <>< '02 WRX & '08 MS3 SOLD!!!	I haven't come across the complaints that you mentioned with previous Morrette owners. I would be inclined to say that it was either a bad install or the individual's lights was damaged or not in good shape Many owners of the Morrettes do concur that the light output is superior to the stock setup.

09-28-2005, 12:00 PM	#9
Yotsuya Scooby Guru Member#: 935 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: ಠ_ృ Vehicle: Tony Pond Fan Club	The 02-03 Morettes were a lot better fit and finish wise than the 96-00 assemblies. But then you do get much better optics, even though the newer ones don't seem to use generic e-code lenses you could get anywhere.

09-28-2005, 01:42 PM	#10
Handsdown Scooby Guru Member#: 29355 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: seattle Vehicle: 2003 GD6 Hate chall but i'mma maintain	glovebox is better because it is easily undoable and 'cleaner' way of disabling the circuit.

09-28-2005, 08:20 PM	#12
wagman01 Scooby Specialist Member#: 3894 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Royal Oak, MI Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon Battlewagon Black	If you just disconnect it under the hood, you'll have a floating plug with 12v still going to it. I wouldn't want this to get filled with debris, water, etc. Disconnect it from behind the glovebox. It's super easy, and you don't even have to remove the glovebox. Just lay on your back in the passenger footwell, and lean your head back behind the glovebox. You can see the plug very easily if you have a flashlight.