There are more and more car owners who have already installed or are going to install daytime running lights on their car . Drivers like them so much because of their main feature - very strong brightness. The headlights shine so that they can be seen better during the day than the dipped beam.
What are the benefits of daytime running lights:
- Low power consumption. Together with the rear dimensions, the headlights consume 130 watts, and the LED strip - 14 watts. The result is obvious. The lower the energy consumption, the lower the fuel consumption. So everything has its own benefits.
- The service life of the elements of navigation lights also significantly exceeds the effect of bulbs, which need a large number with frequent use.
- In the end, ordinary lamps are inferior in their beauty to running lights.
The only drawback is the rather high price. Not everyone can afford such a decoration. The cost of some individual elements is from 3 to 5 thousand, and the whole set costs from 9 to 11 thousand rubles. Plus more installation work. Despite the cost, the market provides a very wide range to choose from, which means that daytime running lights are in demand.
What is very important to pay attention to when purchasing:
- Select a block shape. To do this, consider the shape of the bumper, the design and design of the entire car.
- Blocks are also great in size. Decide on the place on the car on which you will install the lights, then the size will become more clear.
- Consider the total power of the LEDs throughout the unit.
Daytime Running Lights - Installation
Installation of navigation lights can cause certain difficulties and even seem like a whole problem. As a rule, a place for this is chosen next to the headlights or in the voids available on the bumper. For these installations, it is often required to make cuts and drill holes. But not only do you need to fix the daytime running lights at the same level with the bumper so that they do not protrude, you also need to correctly conduct the wiring and connect them so that when the engine is turned on they light up, and when the dipped beam turns on, they go out. All work performed must comply with the requirements of GOST.
How to do the installation work yourself
The technologies used for installation vary depending on the kit that needs to be installed on the car. Each of them is accompanied by installation instructions. In it, the manufacturer clearly indicates the connection diagram of the lights for their correct operation. In addition, each kit contains a set of necessary parts for installation work.
Here are some requirements for GOST:
- Installation of running lights is strictly prohibited on trailers.
- The scheme according to which the lights are mounted on a car must comply with the requirements prescribed by the manufacturer.
- Automatic turning on and off the lights when starting the engine.
- Installation of diode lights on the vehicle is allowed only from the front side and only in the direction of light forward.
Following certain technical rules, install LED daytime running lights on your car and use them on the road!