Installing DRLs (daytime running lights) on a Lada Largus with your own hands: video and connection diagram

If the Lada Largus is not equipped with DRLs at the factory, they can be installed in two ways:

1. Contact a specialized service station.
2. Install with calloused hands.

Lada Largus, which was equipped with DRL

You should opt for reliable DRL models. Parts from China will be cheaper, but European headlights will last longer. Here you have to choose according to your wallet. Experts note that high-quality domestically produced flashlights are quite difficult to find.

Factory version according to GOST

The most reliable and most expensive! The original dealer kit will cost at least 5,000 rubles.

Includes:

Lights in the fog lamp cover (2 pcs).

Replacing standard pads with PTF and DRL

DRL control unit.

Original DRL control unit

Connection diagram

DRL connection diagram for Largus

Ordinary lamps from CHINA

Option for installing DRL lights in fog lamp covers

The cheapest and most unreliable option. But the price of 250 rubles is very tempting.

The installation of such DRLs is as simple as possible - they are simple, the positive wire goes to the ignition (in the relay), the negative wire goes to the vehicle ground.

The easiest option for installing DRLs on Largus

Installing factory daytime running lights

If you have at least basic skills and knowledge of the car's electrical system, then you can carry out the work of installing DRLs yourself. The work will last no more than an hour.

If the lamps were bought in a store, there will be no difficulties with their installation. The kit includes instructions for their installation and therefore all actions must be performed according to the rules described in it. If you have any difficulties with this, you should contact a service station.

Algorithm

1. We install the DRL ignition unit under the hood.

Carefully attach the ignition unit under the hood

• We pull the black wire to the ground.
• The yellow wire is “parallel” to the low beam power supply (the low beam DRL must be on to shine at half its power).
• We connect the positive wire to the ignition relay.

For reliability, check the voltage on the block in the relay when turning on the ignition

Homemade daytime lights

Those who do not want to spend money on buying factory DRLs can make them themselves, adhering to the following recommendations:

1. you need to prepare cables, LED strip and headlight plugs.
2. The tape must be cut to the desired size.
3. Holes for the strips are drilled on the plug.
4. Wires are soldered to the strips.
5. The strips themselves are attached to the spines.
6. The cables are connected in the engine compartment.
7. The wires can be connected to the fuel pump relay. In this case, the light will turn on automatically when the ignition is turned on.

General requirements for DRL

DRL scheme according to GOST

These elements are subject to special requirements that must comply with GOST, namely:

1. The light should turn on automatically.
2. It must be possible to force the light to turn off.
3. Daytime running lights should automatically turn off when you turn on the lights in your car.
4. Emitters must have an area of ​​no more than 40 centimeters.
5. The luminous intensity should not exceed 800 cd.
6. The light should be white.
7. There should not be more than 2 headlights.

Making changes to the car design

When installing running lights yourself, you should also remember that their installation will be considered as a change in the design of the car. If your car does not have DRLs, you can turn on low beams or fog lights during the day.

But it is recommended to use daytime running lights, since this option is the most rational. If you turn on your headlights or fog lights, it will cause wear and tear on various parts of your vehicle, such as the parking lights or instrument cluster lights. When switched on, DRLs do not require additional fuel consumption. They can work autonomously and save gasoline.

A car equipped with daytime running lights has an advantage on the road. Headlights can provide additional safety while driving. Therefore, each driver must decide for himself whether it is worth installing such headlights on his car.

Daytime running lights (DRLs) are one of the elements of automobile optics that allows you to see during the day how the car is moving towards other road users from afar.

In Russia, for more than six years, there has been a rule (clause 19.5 of the Traffic Regulations) according to which all cars must use daytime running lights (DRLs) when driving during the day. If their installation is not provided for by the design of the car, it is necessary to turn on the fog lights or low beam headlights.

Installation options

So, if the Lada Largus is not equipped with this lighting system at the factory, then to resolve the issue of installing it, you can go in two ways:

1. Contact a service station, where you will be offered a full range of services - from purchase to installation.
2. Install them yourself. In this case, there are also two options: installing a kit purchased in a store or making it yourself. The homemade version will be discussed below. To be able to carry it out, it is necessary that the government regulations in force in the territory of your residence do not contain a ban on making such changes to the Lada Largus car.

If the Lada Largus is equipped with this system at the factory, then try it in motion. Most likely, you will want to replace this lighting equipment with a more efficient one.

Daytime running lights for Lada Largus LED

Installation Requirements

The “Technical Regulations on the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles” establishes not only the conditions that DRLs installed on a vehicle must comply with, but also the requirements for the conditions of their installation. At the same time, the standards for installing DRLs adopted in the EU and Russia are slightly different from each other.

According to traffic regulations, daytime running lights must be installed on:

DRLs are installed correctly if:

• distance from the ground - 0.25. 1.5 meters.;
• the distance between them is at least 60 cm. This distance can be reduced to 40 cm if the width of the body does not exceed 1300 cm;
• the distance from the edge of the housing to the installation site should not exceed 400 mm.

The requirements for connecting DRLs to the vehicle’s on-board network are established by GOST R41.48-2004 and provide for:

• the light should automatically turn on when the ignition is turned on and go out when the headlights are turned on;
• the area of ​​the emitters should not exceed 40 sq. cm;
• the luminous flux power should not exceed 800 cd;
• quantity - 2 pcs

The same standard provides the DRL connection diagram:

The photo shows examples of installing DRLs on a LADA Largus car:

Daytime running lights for Lada Largus

• How can a car owner solve this issue?
• Installation options
• Equipment selection
• How to install lighting fixtures with your own hands
• We offer several installation options
• In conclusion about installing running lights

Seeing a car moving on the road in time is one of the main conditions for preserving the lives of pedestrians and motorists. Many countries around the world have included the light designation of a moving vehicle as mandatory in their road safety regulations.

Daytime running lights Lada Largus

DRL selection

If the LADA Largus is not equipped with DRLs at the manufacturer, then its owner will have to take care of purchasing them himself. When purchasing, you should remember that it is permissible to install daytime running lights if they include:

• light point area from 25 to 200 sq. cm;
• brightness within 4300.7000 K;
• The light emitted by LEDs should be white. Light shades of yellow or blue are allowed.

As a rule, the products of these companies are licensed in Russia and fully comply with the requirements of Russian standards, and this, in turn, ensures the smooth passage of scheduled vehicle inspections. True, they cost a little more than similar Chinese-made products.

When choosing DRLs for a LADA Largus car, it is desirable that they have the following technical characteristics:

• supply voltage, V - 9.0. 18.0;
• current, mA - 160;
• power, W - 0.5;
• operating temperature, ° C - -40. +80;
• luminous flux, cd - 700;
• luminous efficiency of a single LED, lm / W - 106;
• light temperature, K - 55004

Technical parameters of the ignition unit:

• operating voltage, V - 9.0. 18.0;
• current, mA - 600;
• energy conversion efficiency,% - 92.

All components included in the product must be resistant not only to a wide range of climatic conditions, but also to the effects of chemically active cleaning solutions operating under high pressure. That's because:

1. Electrical connections must be made with cables with a waterproof silicone sheath, equipped with special limit switches, with which you can easily connect to the vehicle's on-board network.
2. Optical elements and electronic components must provide a high degree of sealing (degree of protection IP67).

How to choose equipment?

The owner of the Lada Largus model, as expected, strives to provide his car with the opportunity to stand out in traffic even on a sunny day. For this purpose, you will need sufficiently powerful running lights that can meet the following requirements:

Replacing the cabin filter Lada Largus with air conditioning

• provide a luminous flux in the range of 400 - 800 Cd (this indicator can be achieved using two diffusers with dimensions of 100x20 mm;
• consume current with a force of 1 Ampere and above;
• have a metal case with efficient cooling.

For the Lada Largus model considered here, sets of running lights are manufactured by various manufacturers. The choice may be influenced by the cost of the products. Chinese analogues are cheaper, but cannot surprise you with their quality. European DRLs are much more reliable, but their price can be steep. Self-made options also have a right to exist, but are not always the best choice.

Installation of DRLs on a LADA Largus car

By purchasing licensed DRLs, potential buyers have the opportunity to receive a complete installation kit and detailed instructions for installing the product on a car.

Having certain skills in forging and electrical installation work, they can be installed on LADA Largus within an hour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVJzN3K4K4A

Very often, DRLs are installed in the niches of fog lights, using special bearings that do not spoil the appearance of the LADA Largus station wagon.”

Installation methods

Option #1. It provides for the installation of self-made running optics.

Such products can be prepared using the following algorithm:

• we purchase an LED strip that acts as an emitter (we use 4-watt 5050 diodes with a voltage of 12 V or 14 V);
• for placement on the plug, we cut 2 strips, the length of which is 250 mm and 6 strips of shorter length
• 100 mm each;
• Next, we drill holes in the plugs for cable exit, corresponding to the size of the strips themselves;
• carefully solder the wire ends to the edges of the strips (they should be secured using silicone and staples for safety);
• we bring out the specified cables to the back side of the plugs;
• in order to preserve the integrity of the emitters to the maximum, we use a polyvinyl chloride tube (we place the light source itself in it);
• After performing primitive communications, we connect the assembly of the resulting circuit with the fuel pump relay.

This solution allows you to have the ability to turn on and off the running lights depending on whether the engine is starting or stopping.

At this point, the process of manufacturing and installation of this equipment can be considered complete. As you can see, do-it-yourself DRLs are not that difficult.

Option No. 2 – use of original running lights used for Lada Largus.

Such options include conventional LED lamps, which have become an affordable product for every owner. Here you can also do without the help of a corresponding workshop, because the procedure for replacing lamps is quite primitive. Be careful when purchasing, as the color tone of the emitted light must be identical from both sources (mandatory requirement).

Option No. 3 – installation of a kit purchased from a retailer.

At first glance, it may seem that the procedure is endowed with a minimum of complexity. Proceed in accordance with the instructions. Before starting manipulations, you will need to weigh the level of your knowledge in the field of electrical equipment of the Lada Largus model. If you lack confidence in your own capabilities, then contact service specialists.

Benefits of using DRL

According to the current traffic regulations, the use of DRLs on vehicles is not mandatory. They could be replaced by fog lights or low-beam headlights installed in the headlights, turned on while driving during daylight hours. However, the use of DRLs can significantly reduce energy consumption in the on-board network and, in addition, avoid premature failure of instrument lighting and side lights.

Many car enthusiasts have already heard about the benefits of DRLs and are starting to look for a decent model in stores. The assortment includes a wide selection of Chinese garbage, which costs from 300 to 5,000 rubles. Some people don’t understand at all why they should be installed on the car and buy junk for 500 rubles, which glows a little brighter in size and has a power of 2 W. You've probably seen them, they still glow blue and some LEDs don't light up or flicker. Then they have the problem of how to connect the running lights so that they last longer. Garage masters offer various DRL connection schemes, the most difficult thing is to choose the right one.

Common names that will be used in the text: DRL "Daytime Running Lights", daytime running lights.

• 1. Connection types
• 2. Operating mode
• 3. How to connect DRL with remote control
• 4. DRL controller
• 5. Choose a stabilizer
• 6. Connection via relay
• 7. Other unpopular methods
• 8. Check installation
• 9. Example of benefits

How to install DRL yourself?

If the owner has a minimum amount of knowledge in the field of automotive electrical equipment and the necessary tools, then solving the problem in this case will not take more than two hours of time. To avoid poor quality work, before selecting products and starting installation, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the basic requirements in detail. Errors that may manifest themselves during the installation of DRLs can cause significant complications, both during road traffic and during the investigation into the causes of an accident (if it occurs).

Installed running lights must be equipped with the following functions:

• the ability to turn on and off when starting and stopping the engine, respectively;
• ability to activate without the use of additional tools;
• automatic deactivation when the head optics are turned on, leaving the possibility of short-term activation to provide a signal on the road;
• compliance with the required geometry after direct installation:
• the distance between these light sources should not exceed 600 mm;
• the same dimensions to the extreme point of the body (width) - no more than 400 mm;
• in height to the road surface, the minimum parameter should be 250 mm, and its maximum value should be 1500 mm.

Having familiarized yourself with these regulatory requirements, you can safely begin installing DRLs on your Lada Largus car yourself.

Types of connection

DRL Eagle Eye, Eagle Eye

The wiring diagram for running lights depends on your setup and budget. There are 3 types of equipment:

1. the cheapest, DRL only;
2. average price, stabilizer included;
3. expensive, with a control controller.

If you have the cheapest and worst, neither the controller nor the control unit is included in the package. This unit works as a voltage stabilizer and on/off control.

The central configuration includes a 12V voltage stabilizer. There are voltage surges in the car network and the LEDs really don’t like this and fail. The stabilizer will significantly extend the life of the LEDs. But in this option, you will have to choose a location for the connection so that they turn on only when the engine is running. There are many places for this, such as an oil pressure sensor or a generator.

Domestic model

The expensive version is equipped with a control unit that connects directly to the car battery. According to the principle of action, they are of two types:

• determine the difference between the number of volts when the engine is off and on;
• cheaper, turns on at voltage above 13V.

The first option is the best, regardless of the battery voltage, always turn it on and off correctly. The second option is budgetary and does not always work. With the engine off, the number of volts must drop below 13 V for the controller to turn off the DRLs. If your battery is new or well charged, even after turning off the engine it will remain above 13V for several hours. That is, the daytime running lights do not turn off on their own until they drop below 13 V. The only drawback will be its own power consumption when the controller waits for the engine to start. This will drain the battery along with the alarm.

DRL connection diagrams

Since DRL can be mounted at your discretion, there are many connection schemes that allow you to configure the optics in the most convenient way for the driver. Let's look at the most popular of them.

Option 1 (to speed sensors)

This connection of running lights through a relay, the diagram of which is shown below, is considered one of the simplest. In this case, the DRLs will turn on depending on the operation of the speed sensor. In order to implement this scheme, it is necessary to connect contacts K1.1 to the circuit section (into the wiring break) from the low beam switch button to contact 85. In this case, you can use any relay with an opening pair, but experts recommend using a product with a TC code.

If you want the dipped lights to work while the engine is on, rather than the side lights, then the contacts must be “paralleled.”

Option 2 (to the oil sensor)

Another scheme for connecting daytime running lights via a relay uses an oil sensor. You should immediately check that it is in good working order, since if the regulator provides incorrect information about the fluid pressure, then the operation of the entire system will be disrupted.

With this installation of DRLs, the lights will turn on when the engine starts, and will be turned off by the dimensions. As optics, you can also use low beam or fog lights.

Option 3

It will be a little more difficult to connect the DRLs so that they turn on when the engine starts and turn off when it stops. In this case, the running lights will turn on together with the low beam headlights. This will require two low-power diodes (for example, 1A + KD10), which must be connected in series. After this, wires about 400 mm long are soldered to the light bulbs and connected. Don't forget that they are polar.

At the next stage:

• Dismantle and disassemble the dashboard of the car and connect the “blank” to X1 (most often the yellow wire).
• Remove the button through which the optics will be turned on.
• Plug the other end of the wire into the connector.
• Reinstall the button and check its functionality.

Option 4 (connecting running lights from the generator)

To implement such a project, you can use one of three schemes.

The first one is suitable if only the handbrake and the engine are used.

The second scheme for connecting running lights from the generator will require the use of an additional resistor, which is responsible for turning off the daylight when the side lights or headlights are activated.

The third scheme will allow you to deactivate the running lights:

• When you raise the handbrake, during the start of the internal combustion engine or during the automatic start of the engine along with the alarm.
• When the lights are turned on (in this case, it is necessary that the headlights or fog lights operate normally).

Roughly speaking, this type of connection “cancels” the automatic start of the DRL simultaneously with the ignition of the generator.

Healthy! It is this scheme that is “working” when passing the GTO.

Before connecting the running lights from the generator, it is recommended to watch the video at the end of the article. The fact is that there is more than one or two ways to activate the DRL. However, the connection will be much easier if you purchased a ready-made set of running lights.

Operating mode

According to technical regulations for cars, DRLs must turn on automatically when the engine starts. When you turn on the low beams, they should turn off automatically so as not to dazzle in the dark.

Also on sale are combined models with installed turn signals. The direction indicator duplication section is connected separately in parallel to the standard direction indicators. A stable diet is also necessary.

DRL with turn indicators

For models with additional control, a control light function is provided, which is activated 10 minutes after the engine is turned off. Light your way to your home or bench, depending on where you live. Osram DRL has a mode in which they do not turn off, but dim by 50%. I just don't know how legal it is or if it will blind you.

Do-it-yourself Largus Cross tuning

Modernization of the model is mostly aimed at increasing the level of comfort, reducing fuel consumption, increasing dynamics, and improving appearance.

Engine

One of the options for tuning the car in question is to improve the power unit, which is capable of developing from 102 to 106 hp. depending on the settings and features of the motor. For a measured ride, these characteristics are quite enough. However, there are car enthusiasts for whom the standard power is not enough. You can modify the engine in the following ways:

• perform chip tuning by flashing the electronic control unit;
• change characteristics by replacing engine parts.

DRL controller

I prefer the DRL wiring diagram using the ECU, the most reliable method, suitable for any car and does not require any knowledge. Many car enthusiasts buy a DRL control unit on AliExpress - it’s inexpensive and the reviews seem to be good. However, most reviews remain upon receipt of the product or after several days of use. In fact, absolutely all AliExpress DRL controllers are short-lived and have the following disadvantages:

1. the operating principle does not comply with GOST;
2. no stabilization (for the majority);
3. poor quality materials and workmanship;
4. The characteristics of the vehicle's on-board network are not taken into account;
5. no guarantee;
6. some do not have moisture protection.

Among the high-quality options, I can highlight the DayLight + DRL control unit from a Russian manufacturer, which fully complies with GOST and is of good quality. Additionally, the DayLight+ controller has built-in stabilization that will significantly increase the lifespan of your navigation lights.

Choosing a stabilizer

This view will combine the first and second methods. Even if your daytime running lights do not have a stabilizer, I recommend that you buy or make one yourself.

You can buy Chinese modules at prices ranging from 50 to 120 rubles. To avoid ordering on Aliexpress, check out Avito, they have very affordable prices. The most common modules are LM2596 pulse and LM317 linear. They are clearly outdated, but they will draw a current of 1 ampere, which will be a power of 12 watts.

Microcircuits XL6009, XL4015 are considered modern for 2016. Their efficiency is greater and they heat up much less. It can withstand a current of 2 A without a chip cooling system, which corresponds to a load of 24 W.

What should the owner of the practical Lada Largus do?

This Lada Largus model allows you to identify yourself with the following lighting devices:

• low beam;
• anti-fog lighting devices;
• daytime running lights (when they are structurally present in the car).

From the above list of means, running lights are the most rational solution. This is confirmed by the fact that turned on headlights, fog and side lights waste the life of their own lamps much faster. Also, the switched-on state of these lighting devices encourages the car to consume more fuel. Running lights operate autonomously in relation to the specified lighting devices. Next, we will tell you how to install the lights yourself.

Connection via relay

Specialized relay Forget-me-not 3, price 450 rub.

On forums and websites you will find several ways to connect daytime running lights with your own hands; it will be different for each brand. Specialized relays are also sold, for example, Forget-me-not, designed for any car.

The operating principle is simple. The daytime running lights are powered from the ignition cable. The positive wire from far and near breaks the circuit when voltage appears on it. A 5-pin relay is sufficient for this. First, look for a solution on forums specific to your car brand. You may find a simpler solution.

Connection diagram for running lights via relay

For example, in Duster you can connect the DRL to the cigarette lighter; it is powered only when the ignition is on. This is better than searching for the ignition wire in the wiring harness. In any case, I recommend installing a fuse in case of a short circuit.

Many circuits use wire size to disable the DRLs. It is wrong that the DRLs do not turn off when the headlights are turned on, only with the low beams.

Another scheme for connecting daytime running lights is to install the relay in the standard relay block of the car without any modifications. Includes 30% or 50% of long distance, which will be sufficient to indicate road transport. If the far one consumes 120 W, then 30% is approximately 36 W, 50% is 60 W.

Mounting options

If the factory version of the Lada Largus model does not provide for the presence of the designated lighting devices, then when installing them, they usually use two methods:

• apply for the service of a service station, where they can offer the whole range of work, starting with purchase and ending with direct installation;
• install DRLs yourself.

The latter option also contains two solutions:

• installation of a kit purchased from a retail chain;
• installation of self-made DRLs.

Next, we’ll take a closer look at do-it-yourself DRLs. To implement this method, it will be necessary that there is no prohibition in state-level regulatory documents on changing this kind of factory design of a particular car, in our example the Lada Largus. When a given car is already equipped with such lighting equipment and, after checking its effectiveness, the owner has comments, this circumstance naturally causes a desire to independently manufacture and install similar lighting devices that are more efficient.

Other less popular methods

Many people are interested in how to independently connect DRLs without a relay, but this depends on the electrical system of your car; look for a solution in online clubs dedicated to your car. The most important thing is that power is supplied to this place after the engine starts.

The basic diagram for connecting DRLs is via a 4- or 5-pin relay, which turns off when the adjacent one is turned on. Who is not too lazy to rummage through the car's wiring, connect from the oil pressure sensor or generator. On any car, when the engine starts, the oil pressure light on the dashboard lights up, the signal from this wire is used to supply power. The second way to connect running lights yourself is to connect to a generator. They turn on automatically when voltage is applied to the generator.

Example of benefit

When traveling short distances in winter, especially in severe frost, a large amount of energy is spent from the battery to start the engine. Over time, the battery loses capacity and holds its charge worse. Using DRLs instead of low beams will allow you to charge the battery faster while driving.

We count:

1. low beam consumes about 100W, 2 lamps of 50W each;
2. decent DRLs up to 15W;
3. 100W - 15W = 85W less energy will be consumed.

For example, in my Duster there is a standard heating element that warms up the interior until the engine warms up. As a result, the car will heat up faster.

Hello, Sergey! I bought myself a DRL of this model with a TURNS 1156 BA15S LED PLATFORM DRL IN 2-IN-1 controller and a controller as you showed above, you need help to connect it, there is a diagram, but in my opinion it is not finalized before I If I knew that you were on the site, then I consulted with you, and now I ask you to explain to me how to connect the controller to the DRL, I was looking for a video, but they show a simple connection, which is clear, and where to connect the controller, as I understand it, it serves from voltage stabilizer, otherwise should the resistor be cleaned first or after? I don't understand. Thank you. Oleg.

The controller connects to the lamps and power, everything is simple. Ask where you bought it, they know exactly the connection diagram.

Hello, the osram drl 401 DRL controller burned out, I had to look for an analogue, I found a similar one in China that does not dim the light but turns it off completely when the headlights are turned on, I noticed a strange feature of the unpleasant flickering of LED lamps and only at a minimum, the cheapest rubles for 700 with good wiring I didn’t take the controller, but this evening, after turning off the neighboring LED lamps, they turned on 10% of their brightness, it’s not possible that the second controller died, I don’t know where to dig next, I don’t know where to dig next, ask for advice

To check the serviceability of the unit, test it separately so as not to damage the chains in the machine. Chinese DRLs have a lot of shortcomings, a colleague tried to buy several, many burned out.

Hello, Sergey. The used Mitsubishi Outlander bumper came with very kosher looking hand-installed DRLs (ARL 0200 13677 NCC/ML-018SAE PY2 06). There is a label on the connecting cable (never connect the light without a 12V driver.) I connected it through the KREN8 stabilizer, checked the -12.08V output, determined the polarity by dialing and. They brazenly burned and blinked last. Please tell me what kind of mistake I stepped on, maybe someone else will read it and not stumble. With respect, Nicholai.

There was a driver that stabilized the current. And you have connected the voltage source. The current turned out to be high, so the diodes burned out.

Everything is fine Question, out of ignorance, I bought a DRL FT-DRL-046, I connect it through the generator, but from the control unit there are 2 more white ones and 1 blue one, how to connect them. More precisely, which wire is to the nearest one. I have gas-31105, thank you.

It’s better to ask the store where you bought it, they will know for sure, or you can contact the manufacturer.