Power for DRL & Signals

[Menissalt]

I'm putting in some new lights that have DRLs and I'm wondering what a good source would be to tap into.

The headlights also have integrated turn signals, would I be fine just splitting off from the existing turn signal wire or would I want to run another, or thicker, wire?

 

[618 Syndicate]

Vehicle?

 

[Menissalt]

Vehicle?

89 GMC Sierra

 

[618 Syndicate]

So no DRL from factory. Any keyed power would work, but I'd run a switch inline so you can turn them off when you want to. You can run a jumper off your existing turn signals. If the new lights are LED's you will be fine with small gauge wires, LED's don't draw much power.

 

[Menissalt]

Going to use an easy splice for the turn signal, simple enough, and the let my audio installer handle the DRL and switch.

 

[Menissalt]

For future use should anyone need it, you want to tap the blue wire for powering the signal and hazards.