Front LED DRL's
#31
03-21-2012, 11:34 PM
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[quote=RaidersR1;3492858]
NO. The module is ONLY to prevent errors....not to control the DRL's. The hack will leave the DRL's on with the switch in the Home position.[/QUOTE
I bought the module from Frank and I was told this is what this module does.
I saw another post that someone said that's what Frank's module does. I thought if you get errors, you need a resistor but Dectane lights came with the resistors integrated now.
So if I understand this right, we have the choice of doing the $2 hack or use the module in which both do the exact same thing (turns the DRL's on when the ignition is turned on and headlights are in the off position). However if you start with the $2 hack and have errors on the dash, then you will need to go the route of ordering the Dectane module??
I bought the module from Frank and I was told this is what this module does.
I saw another post that someone said that's what Frank's module does. I thought if you get errors, you need a resistor but Dectane lights came with the resistors integrated now.
Last edited by jabed92694; 03-21-2012 at 11:38 PM.
#32
03-21-2012, 11:37 PM
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[quote=jabed92694;3492878]
NO. The module is ONLY to prevent errors....not to control the DRL's. The hack will leave the DRL's on with the switch in the Home position.[/QUOTE
I bought the module from Frank and I was told this is what this module does.
What am I missing? I thought I saw another post that someone said that's what Frank's module does.
You got me then. I must have missed that thread. I may be wrong about that module if your under the impression that's what it does.
Sorry. I don't need it...so I guess I'm wrong.
NO. The module is ONLY to prevent errors....not to control the DRL's. The hack will leave the DRL's on with the switch in the Home position.[/QUOTE
I bought the module from Frank and I was told this is what this module does.
What am I missing? I thought I saw another post that someone said that's what Frank's module does.
Sorry. I don't need it...so I guess I'm wrong.
#33
03-21-2012, 11:40 PM
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[quote=RaidersR1;3492880]
NO. The module is ONLY to prevent errors....not to control the DRL's. The hack will leave the DRL's on with the switch in the Home position.[/QUOTE
I bought the module from Frank and I was told this is what this module does.
What am I missing? I thought I saw another post that someone said that's what Frank's module does.
You got me then. I must have missed that thread. I may be wrong about that module if your under the impression that's what it does.
Sorry. I don't need it...so I guess I'm wrong.
Well maybe I misunderstood what the thread said and what Frank said. I'll email Frank now and get back to you.
NO. The module is ONLY to prevent errors....not to control the DRL's. The hack will leave the DRL's on with the switch in the Home position.[/QUOTE
I bought the module from Frank and I was told this is what this module does.
What am I missing? I thought I saw another post that someone said that's what Frank's module does.
Sorry. I don't need it...so I guess I'm wrong.
#34
03-22-2012, 12:01 AM
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[quote=RaidersR1;3492880]
Here is the thread I read on the module:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...dule-easy.html
Here is the thread I read on the module:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...dule-easy.html
#35
03-22-2012, 02:04 AM
Ok, for all the guys who've changed their front fog light assemblies to the LED versions (ie: Rottec or OrangeTuning), you will have resistors either built in (Orange Tuning) or as an add-on (Rottec) to avoid the error message on the dash.
If you want the LED versions to behave like the 997.2 DRL, you will need to do either the Utkinpol $2 Hack, or buy the Dectane Module from Frank@ Orange Tuning and tap it into the lighting system as detailed out by TT2911. With the Utkinpol hack, you will need to leave the switch on the Home position for the LED to behave like DRL when starting the car. If you leave it in the Off position, the LED will not light up when starting the car. With the Dectane Module, you will have the LED behaving like DRL when starting the car. It does not rely on the switch being in the Home position.
I hope that clears up some of the confusions.
If you want the LED versions to behave like the 997.2 DRL, you will need to do either the Utkinpol $2 Hack, or buy the Dectane Module from Frank@ Orange Tuning and tap it into the lighting system as detailed out by TT2911. With the Utkinpol hack, you will need to leave the switch on the Home position for the LED to behave like DRL when starting the car. If you leave it in the Off position, the LED will not light up when starting the car. With the Dectane Module, you will have the LED behaving like DRL when starting the car. It does not rely on the switch being in the Home position.
I hope that clears up some of the confusions.
Last edited by 808c2s; 03-22-2012 at 02:07 AM.
#36
03-22-2012, 04:45 AM
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Rep Power: 60 Ok, for all the guys who've changed their front fog light assemblies to the LED versions (ie: Rottec or OrangeTuning), you will have resistors either built in (Orange Tuning) or as an add-on (Rottec) to avoid the error message on the dash.
If you want the LED versions to behave like the 997.2 DRL, you will need to do either the Utkinpol $2 Hack, or buy the Dectane Module from Frank@ Orange Tuning and tap it into the lighting system as detailed out by TT2911. With the Utkinpol hack, you will need to leave the switch on the Home position for the LED to behave like DRL when starting the car. If you leave it in the Off position, the LED will not light up when starting the car. With the Dectane Module, you will have the LED behaving like DRL when starting the car. It does not rely on the switch being in the Home position.
I hope that clears up some of the confusions.
If you want the LED versions to behave like the 997.2 DRL, you will need to do either the Utkinpol $2 Hack, or buy the Dectane Module from Frank@ Orange Tuning and tap it into the lighting system as detailed out by TT2911. With the Utkinpol hack, you will need to leave the switch on the Home position for the LED to behave like DRL when starting the car. If you leave it in the Off position, the LED will not light up when starting the car. With the Dectane Module, you will have the LED behaving like DRL when starting the car. It does not rely on the switch being in the Home position.
I hope that clears up some of the confusions.
#38
03-22-2012, 07:34 AM
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Location: Orange County
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Rep Power: 40 Ok, for all the guys who've changed their front fog light assemblies to the LED versions (ie: Rottec or OrangeTuning), you will have resistors either built in (Orange Tuning) or as an add-on (Rottec) to avoid the error message on the dash.
If you want the LED versions to behave like the 997.2 DRL, you will need to do either the Utkinpol $2 Hack, or buy the Dectane Module from Frank@ Orange Tuning and tap it into the lighting system as detailed out by TT2911. With the Utkinpol hack, you will need to leave the switch on the Home position for the LED to behave like DRL when starting the car. If you leave it in the Off position, the LED will not light up when starting the car. With the Dectane Module, you will have the LED behaving like DRL when starting the car. It does not rely on the switch being in the Home position.
I hope that clears up some of the confusions.
If you want the LED versions to behave like the 997.2 DRL, you will need to do either the Utkinpol $2 Hack, or buy the Dectane Module from Frank@ Orange Tuning and tap it into the lighting system as detailed out by TT2911. With the Utkinpol hack, you will need to leave the switch on the Home position for the LED to behave like DRL when starting the car. If you leave it in the Off position, the LED will not light up when starting the car. With the Dectane Module, you will have the LED behaving like DRL when starting the car. It does not rely on the switch being in the Home position.
I hope that clears up some of the confusions.
#39
03-22-2012, 11:41 AM
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Rep Power: 34 No error codes and a very easy DIY. Was a true plug and play. The pair with the extra module (so it acts like a true DRL) was $530 total including shipping (after exchange rates). That was $100 cheaper than Rottec and they didn't even have the module!! And FYI, the Dectane lights now have the resistors built into the lights and there is no extra resistors required. I was told by Rottec that their lights do not have them built in and require the extra resistors if you get the dash light.
To confirm one more time, (sorry)
1) You got DRLs with built-in resistors, so you won't get error codes. Check.
2) You got TFLM-03 module (please confirm) to give true DRL functionality instead of the $2 hack that shorts the fog lights and home lights.
3) for $530 including shipping. Sweet.
4) You still have wire the TFLM-0X module for DRL functionality. They are not built-in. Correct?
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...dule-easy.html
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...og-lights.html
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#40
03-22-2012, 12:26 PM
ok, i figured out what was the problem, and i was able to do the correct installation and every thing is working great now ...... thanks RaidersR1 for offering to help though
#42
03-22-2012, 05:49 PM
http://www.fvd.de/us/en/Porsche-0/99...for_997.1.html
are those lights the same as the one from Rotec and Orange tuning ...or not ..
they look darker from the inside ( smoked ) ... ?
are those lights the same as the one from Rotec and Orange tuning ...or not ..
they look darker from the inside ( smoked ) ... ?
#44
03-23-2012, 06:10 PM
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Yes, you do. This module will allow you to use the led lights as drls. The module is connected to the battery directly for power and turns on the drls when you turn the car on and turns the drls off when you switch on low beams
#45
03-24-2012, 08:07 AM
http://www.fvd.de/us/en/Porsche-0/99...for_997.1.html
are those lights the same as the one from Rotec and Orange tuning ...or not ..
they look darker from the inside ( smoked ) ... ?
are those lights the same as the one from Rotec and Orange tuning ...or not ..
they look darker from the inside ( smoked ) ... ?
They look the same. I just ordered them from FVD. I'll post some pics when I get them.