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🤷🏼‍♂️ So when is a DRL NOT a DRL? Why - when it’s a “DLR” of course😀🥴!

Hi all have just finished converting my front indicators to DRL/indicators using switch back globes and a 5 pin solenoid connected to the head light to turn off and as I don’t have heated seats just replaced the existing fuse with a 5amp and took my supply direct from there. All workers fine except resistors do not stop hyper flash, tried two different types with no success. Have just ordered non hyper flash leds so hope this works. Assuming must be something in the electronics or body control module as have not had the problem in the past.
Regards
Colin

I have just been able to get into Talkmorgan after many months trying. The reason is the site will not work with VPN on.
Not wishing to spent a lot of time reading all the posts on DTRL l have fitted the Philips running lights. It comes as a kit with full instructions and fits easily. If you have bumpers the bracket holes are already there. Is not you will have to make a couple of brackets. The supply comes from the live cable on the alternator and a connection to the feed to the side lights. The control box is fitted to the side of the firewall under the windscreen wiper.
I will post some photos if required.
The kit cost me £69. Code is LED Daylight 9 daytime Running lights.

There seems to be a critical load point with the BCU controlled indicators when the flash speed jumps from normal (80/min) to almost double. I did get away with one normal LED without resistor and a no-hyperflash one in each indicator circuit and it worked fine although close to the limit for normal operation.
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I don't like the complexity of external load resistors so would go for the no-hyperflash ones every time. They seem to be readily available in switchback format as well now as per my link earlier in this thread.

Has anybody tried turning off the load sensing in the BCM for blinkers when switching to LED globes. I have found details for other late model cars you just need the correct codes and location. If you have done it please pass on the codes.
Regards
Colin

Never heard of that option on Morgan's. As it is at least you know if a filament bulb or equivalent LED fails.

As a follow up to the switchback LED conversion I performed in front indicator location allowing white sidelights when indicators not selected. For anyone concerned, Morton passed MOT test the other day with no issues. The sidelights are not turned off at night but are lower and weaker than LED headlamps.



Note the camera does exaggerate the brightness here on pic taken at dusk.