mself52

So i had the DRL turned on in my 2012 f150 and i have spyder headlights, i added recon side emblems that i had originally hooked to my side markers which i liked the fact when i unlock door or remote start the emblems came on but would only stay on when the parking lights or headlights were on, but since i usually leave on auto they wouldn't turn on unless it was dark....so i rewired to the DRL on my spyder lights so now they are always on when driving but now they don't light up when i unlock the doors or remote start.....so is there a way to have it wired to both the DRL and side marker without messing something up?

mself52

If i connect the power wire to both the DRL hot and the side marker hot will it blow fuses or something worse?

2016 FX4x4

Can't you use a diode to prevent feed back?

mself52

I'm not great at wiring/electrical any input on what diode to use?

mself52

Think this would do it?
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...ab/PhotoViewer

Razorcat

Did you ever figure out a way to do this? I recently put a set of grill lights in that I'd love to have running both with the DRLs and the parkings.

M3TOSVT

What he has listed above will work. You can even use these:
Run turn signals to one and a ignition source to the other. Then tie both to the 12V input of the DRL.

Razorcat

So, something like this? Could you use one diode only for both positive leads to run through (ie the first one linked from superbrightleds) or would each lead need their own one?

Razorcat

As a quick followup to anyone who finds this thread later - this diode kit worked great. I ran one wire from the parking lights and another from the fuse box inside the cab (fuse 38 if I recall correctly), connected them to the two leads before the diode and then connected the run to the grill lights to the one lead coming out and it works perfectly. Maintained the function where they come on when you unlock the doors / get out of the vehicle as well as on anytime the ignition key is turned (ie for marker lights along with the DRL during the day when the headlights are off). This will work for the illuminated emblems as well and a good solution for $2 bucks.