drago.d Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Finally managed to copy the text from the PDF into a post. Anyway, here it is:UKTINPOL 2 hack: DRL's for 987 Boxster(Taken and edited from http://www.6speedonl...-lights-15.html) I completed the Utkinpol II DRL hack using these tips and pictures...(1) DIODEBought it from Maplins: item code QL73Q (1N4001S 1A Silicon Diode/Rectifier) £0.49 each(2) REMOVE LIGHT SWITCHI removed the light switch by pushing in the light switch while in the OFF position, and turning gently clockwise until it clicked. Then the switch just slides out. Unplug the Light switch fromthe wiring harness and plug.TIP: Be careful... The rubbery paint on the circular trim piece that seats the light switchis extremely delicate. Even slightly scraping it with the wire harness could cause it to peel. I suggest placing or taping an index card there so you don't accidentally remove your paint. Do not put tape on the trim paint itself, however.(3) REMOVE THE WIRE PLUGTIP: No need to cut the black wire-tie. Here's what I did...Instead of cutting the wire-tie, I was able raise the release clip (see picture 1), insert a small screwdriver in the slot next to the clip, and slide the plug out of the plug cover.The yellow/white and red/yellow wires are clearly visible once the plug is out.(4) PREPARE DIODETIP: No need for shrink tubing or wire tape. Here's what I did...The diode can fit nicely inside the plug cover. Bend the wire leads 90 degrees, close to the diode, as shown in picture 2. This will be just wide enough for the diode to fit between the yellow/white and the red/yellow wires on the plug. Cut the diode leads to a length of about 1/2"; should be long enough to reach up to the windowed metal "triangles" shown in picture 3.(5) INSERT DIODESlide the diode leads into the plug, along the yellow/white and the red/yellow wires. The cathode (the side of the diode with the silver band) must be inserted along the red/yellow wire. Again, picture 3 shows how this should look.TIP: The diode side with the silver band goes with red/yellow wire.(6) REPLACE PLUG COVER & REINSTALL SWITCHSlide the plug with the diode back into the plug cover, and snap in place. Reconnect the plugand wire harness to the light switch. Then, insert the switch into the circular trim piece on the dash, gently push in the light switch and turn counter-clockwise.(7) MY EXPERIENCEIt works, and the car looks as though these lights were intended to operate like this. Certainly no more distracting or attention grabbing than some of the VW OEM setups (or plenty of other brands not using LEDs as DRLs).I did the hack sometime around the end of August 2014; so far no battery drain issues, no issues from other road users including the boys in blue, and no error messages or the like.With the ignition on and the light switch in the Home position the fogs now come on on their own i.e. no dipped head lamps or sidelights (either front or rear). The fog light symbol on the light switch surround illuminates to remind you they are on, and if you wish to switch them off you just have to turn the switch to Off.When you turn the side lights or head lights on, the fog "DRLs" go out so the car only has the lights on you would normally expect.The "Home" lighting functions remain exactly as normal, too.It was a surprisingly easy and quick mod; maybe 10 minutes, tops. Reversal would be just as easy and quick, too. No soldering or cutting of wires required! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyspin Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Fitted today. Thx for the pdf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago.d Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Glad to be of help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavis.d Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 You're welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago.d Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Yes, must give proper thanks to mavis.d for sorting out my posting troubles and putting both the images and text together here in the How To section for me. He's a clever lad, he is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeeH Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Anyone know the same / similar hack for a 986 MY2000?Google has helped a bit with the jumper wire hack found here http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic/29287-drl-fog-light-hack which basically jumps the fuse with the relay.. but it turns the fog light off when you use main beams. Now, I live in the countryside and as much light on the road at night is best (in my mind) and I jsut wondered if there was an easy hack, similar to the OP but where the headlights, main beam and fog lights work together.It must be possible... hopefully somone with much more knowledge than me will know.ThanksMikeeH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) I've done this mod on my 987, but I wouldn't wire the fogs up so they stay on with the headlight. You'll end up dazzling other road user's. Edited February 13, 2015 by Tony Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toys4x4boys Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Just got round to doing this on my car.Simple thanks to the instructions above.Hope not to see any battery drain issues, as my car regularly sits for 4 or 5 days unused between weekend abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E4BRT Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I can't wait to try this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago.d Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Just got round to doing this on my car.Simple thanks to the instructions above.Hope not to see any battery drain issues, as my car regularly sits for 4 or 5 days unused between weekend abuse.Toys4x4boys, I did mine months ago and have had no battery issues whatsoever. I believe the hack uses the diode in order to help prevent any unwanted current flow when the ignition is switched off.p.s. Mine sometimes sits for up to a fortnight when work and weather get in the way ? Edited March 1, 2015 by drago.d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toys4x4boys Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 CheersIf I have a local office day I tend to take the Boxster in preference to the Insignia !I try to arrange a local day at least once a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E4BRT Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hi guys. I've just tried this mod and sadly not very successful. I've fitted the diode as said and the fogs seem to to be running with no light which is great but then I had no side or main beam. What am I doing wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Is the diode the right way round? The sliver band marked end goes to the yellow/red wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyspin Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 is the diode the right way around? just an ideamaybe take a photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E4BRT Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Yes it was. Need to go and buy some more now as I've bent them too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago.d Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Maybe check the pins are inserted into the correct contacts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E4BRT Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Thanks. I've got the fogs working just strange it made the side and main lights not work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toys4x4boys Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Do you want a couple of diodes posting out Ben, I've got spares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E4BRT Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Lol if you don't mind mate that would be awesome. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toys4x4boys Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I'll stick them in an envelope now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E4BRT Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Thanks mate. Let me know if you want me to PayPal you. I assume I had the wire deep enough as I saw both in the bottom of the wires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago.d Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Thanks. I've got the fogs working just strange it made the side and main lights not workDid you get it sorted in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E4BRT Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Not yet. Going to have another go this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E4BRT Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Well I think I've done itMassive thank you to Graeme and all of you for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago.d Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Looking good, E4BRT! Are those LED fog bulbs? Wouldn't mind swapping over to those myself. Any canbus errors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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