analbeard Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 (edited) Ok, so this isn't intended to be a full how-to on how to install your angel eyes, but just an add-on in case you want to have them running as daytime running lights (on all the time the engine is running), rather than as sidelight replacements. Therefore, follow your installation guide until you get to the point where you attach the trigger wire to the sidelights. I have Umnitza rings which have a harness designed to facilitate this, but if your eyes don't come with a harness then all you need to do is extend the trigger wires so as they reach the ECU distribution box in the back-right corner of the engine bay (to the right of the ECU, under a black cover). If you do need to extend them, then the offside wire can be routed up the side of the engine bay and then across the top of the engine via a cable tray just in front of the pollen filter. Firstly, remove the cover of the box by undoing the 4 screws. Be careful not to drop them as recovery would be nigh-on impossible! Then remove the lid. You'll be presented with a large bunch of wires connected to various plugs: full-size image here Next, run the trigger wire into the box, doesn't matter which grommet you use but I ran mine in through the one at the very top of the picture (you can just see it), purely because it was unused and therefore easier to get the wire through. Once the wire is in the box, you need the set of wires which sprout from the plug nearest the front of the box (the grey plug in the photo above). From there, you'll find several wires which are red and white. In theory, any of these wires will do the job as they're all 'accessories' wires, which should all be carrying a current as soon as the key reaches position 2. I chose the one closest to the left of the photo, purely because it was the first one I tested with the multimeter. If you're unsure, go with this one. Install your tap, as below: full-size image here Once the tap is connected, connect your trigger wire to the tap and test your handiwork! The eyes should illuminate once the key reaches position 2 (the position before the engine turns over). Edited May 18, 2011 by analbeard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Approved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Top DIY nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djvital2008 Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 can you have duel trigger wires say from interior lighting (on when door open) and as DRL's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 can you have duel trigger wires say from interior lighting (on when door open) and as DRL's Yes, you can have both djvital2008 and RickyZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 My ECU box looks different to this and doesn't have the grey plug, I have a few red and white wires going through the box though, will any of them do?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'd like my angels to Come on via remote. I know of tapping into the foot well lights to do this, however could this be facilitated via the ECU Box? Sent from my Quad Core ZX spectrum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedman Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'd like my angels to Come on via remote. I know of tapping into the foot well lights to do this, however could this be facilitated via the ECU Box? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferg Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Anyone know if ccfls can be wired to come on with interior lights when unlocking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L333JSA Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Yes, providing you get the correct wiring loom with it that includes a switched relay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferg Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Ok cool thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferg Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Just thinking, will they not come on every time I open the doors?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Just thinking, will they not come on every time I open the doors?? Yes, if you wire them for remote on and off, they're connected to the footwell light, so come on when the door opens RickyZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floss_regularly Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Would you also need a one-way diode (not a sparky, so unsure of correct term), so that the footwell lights don't come on with the lights while driving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L333JSA Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Nope as there are 2 triggers off the relay that's used as part of the loom that comes with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 ?? the DRLs and remote fade are 2 completely different connections, not sure that that would be an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlE46 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 (edited) ?? the DRLs and remote fade are 2 completely different connections, not sure that that would be an issue Both connections go into the relay that control the engel eyes, the relay will switch bewteen interior lights fade in to ignition on DRL's and interior lights fade out, not the best diagram but to give you an idea, replace the "parking lights or side marker" to ignition pos 2.. not sure how it deals with ignition on and the door gets opened.. Edited January 22, 2014 by CharlE46 RickyZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floss_regularly Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 cool, cool. I know very little about electrics. I tend to use my tongue rather than a voltmeter... James B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0B Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 cool, cool. I know very little about electrics. I tend to use my tongue rather than a voltmeter... Me too, do you find bad electricity taste of metal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floss_regularly Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 lol yeah a little. good electricity has as bit of tang to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0B Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 lol yeah a little. good electricity has as bit of tang to it Yes, I find good electricity tastes lemony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlE46 Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 LOL at you guys The bad thing is now the inner child in me wants to try it!! B0B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebits Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 bad electricity smells of bacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpina99 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 I know this is an oldish thread but a quick question,If following "analbeard's" wiring suggestion, is there an need for a separate relay or is the red / white wire already relayed ?Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Goral Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but my angel eyes only have two wires coming from them. I'm guessing red is live and black is earth, with the read being the trigger wire. Is the foot well light supplying enough power to power both sets of angel eyes or do I need to supply power from another location as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
