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Wire to tap into for DRL install
#1
Hi

I have a 2004 2.0 HDI berlingo M59.

I want to install DRL (Daytime Running Lights) somewhere in the bumper. I was wondering what's the easiest wire under the bonnet to tap into for the "+" 

It would be great if it was a wire that only sends power if the engine is running. If that's complicated or tough to tap into, i will settle for + on ignition.

Thank you all
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#2
Bumping this up, hopefully for an update. Thanks
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#3
The easiest would be the engine fuse box. There will be a "ignition on " fuse that you could piggyback a feed to operate a relay to supply your DRLs.

There will be a permanent feed in there also for the always live for the other side of the relay
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(11-03-2024, 09:01 AM)brodfather11 Wrote:  The easiest would be the engine fuse box. There will be a "ignition on " fuse that you could piggyback a feed to operate  a relay to supply your DRLs.

There will be a permanent feed in there also for the always live for the other side of the relay

First off: 

Thank you so much for your response. Do I have to put a relay? Is it dangerous if i just plug them in directly? (They are a couple of led strips that don't draw much power)

Second: i would rather not fiddle with the fuse box, as running  a wire there seems a bit "botched". How about the glow plugs heater box behind the headlight? You think i can tap into that? I figured it would have a + switched in there. 

Thanks
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#5
Try it and see , if it works good , if it doesn't then think again

If the glow plugs come on they are only on for max 3mins .

The feed that works the relay may do what you want
2020 Rifter 1.5 allure
2010 B9 red XTR w a v. 
2001 1.9d DW8B white  Berlingo  
2005 2.l green Berlingo
2001 1.9d DW8B white  Berlingo 
berlingo 1.4 red multispace
1993 xud 1.9 red partner
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