Adding a DRL relay - Ram Rebel

[@CARLOSAMC2009]

Hey Man, what is the size of the cable (gauge) or size of the posi-tap

[@notoriousMRV]

What is the spec on the Relay you installed?

[@WaterFowler41]

Its a standard automotive 12V relay. You should be able to pick them up at any auto parts store.

[@notoriousMRV]

Thank you!

[@rubenb6943]

Great explanation !!! Thank you . Where Are you from …. Are you interested in a little side work ? I mean the video is awesome!! I’m just a bit nervous messing anything out on my new truck …I might give it a shot .

[@WaterFowler41]

Thanks! Sorry I only work on my own cars! Good luck with your project!

[@jg4u2call]

Pardon my ignorance but, is the 12v relay just acting as an on/off switch?

[@WaterFowler41]

Yes but it also has a 12 v source directly from the battery that powers the light when the relay is closed.

[@theunknowntinman]

So instead of the 30 amp fuse block at the battery, why would you just put an inline 10-20 amp fuse on the wire and connect it directly to battery?

[@WaterFowler41]

I could have but it was more convenient to use that existing block.

[@theunknowntinman]

@@WaterFowler41 Ok, I had bought similar lights and was looking for ways to hook them up. I was going to tap into fuse block but after hearing what you said, no way. So I will use a relay and an inline fuse at battery. Thanks for the advise.

[@WaterFowler41]

Good luck with your project!

[@chasebingham4952]

Very clean work. Do you know of a wire diagram showing what each color wire represents on the factory harness that connects to the lights? In other words, how did you determine the white w/orange stripe is the marker wire? I’d like to tap the white led running lights that surround the headlight housing. Thanks for any advise.

[@WaterFowler41]

I talked with a Ram tech who helped me confirm the white and orange wire was the wire to tape into. I’m not sure about the white LEDs. I’ve found it easy to post on one of the Ram Facebook groups and asking anyone if they have a pinout diagram for our headlights.

[@chasebingham4952]

Thanks. I’ll give that a try.

[@LoganAscher]

Your videos are super helpful. I’m attempting to always have the DRL on and full LED on a switch. Will the light bar DRL feature be on if your lights are set to Auto or do you have to turn on the marker setting with your install?

[@rhworth05]

Bro thanks for all that you do! Your video really help me out with a lot of stuff. Good job with the explanation and the right way to mod! Keep the videos coming!

[@adamkoby417]

Can u provide a diagram of some sort? Maybe if you could help me figure out which cables on the relay to use?

[@WaterFowler41]

Sure, so every relay has numbered slots on them which means each terminal of the relay does something different. Using my DRL circuit as the example for how to plug in the relay here is the wire and the corresponding terminal on the relay to make your new ACCESSORY light run like a DRL. Terminal 30 - This is your fused battery feed. This goes from the (+) terminal on the battery, through a fuse, into the relay. Terminal 85 - Relay ground, I prefer to run this direct to the battery ground but you can tie it to bare metal as well. Terminal 86 - This is the trigger lead, the signal telling the relay when to close. In my video I used the marker lights to tell my relay to close and power my DRL light bar circuit. Terminal 87 - Is the OUTOUT of the relay and should go to your new lights or the accessory you are trying to turn on. Hope this helps!

[@adamkoby417]

@@WaterFowler41 for some reason still can’t get my lights to turn on! I have it linked up to 3 amber led’s, the same exact way you have it and it wont work! I hear the relay ticking when i turn the light knob but no amber’s turn on :(

[@WaterFowler41]

@@adamkoby417 hey man, glad we connect on the gram and worked this out!

[@adamkoby417]

@@WaterFowler41 Thank you again! Super awesome that you’re so responsive! Sending an early happy thanksgiving to the fowler fam!

[@R6Pirate]

This doesn't work on my 23. I should have checked before I started but my amber side markers don't come on as drl. Now I need to figure out which line to tap into for the "halos".

[@donearl6675]

hey thats what im doing this weekend.i have the ridgid "radiance"light&pod"bar.and im using the Auxbeam"GangBox".like you i have not splice or tap in any of the truck wiring.but thats what the "GangBox"is for.i will send and post a vid like you.👍😎😎!

[@PNWlawnguy1973]

What wire would you Tap to have your lights come on at night with your headlight?

[@WaterFowler41]

off hand I don't know but I would grab one of the ancillary lights for any sort of accent or DRL lighting and not the main headlight. That's one circuit I would leave untouched.

[@tsteinour]

Damn I really wish there was a step by step for us dummies so we an learn

[@bradturner4832]

so could you run the power from the relay to the light bar and also 3-4 of the 3/4" LED lights in the grill safely?

[@WaterFowler41]

I ran the drl in my light bar and my grill lights on the same power but I wouldn’t suggest running the main lights in the bar on a shared circuit.

[@victordandrea8199]

Why don’t you show what it looks like outside during the day and then at night ??

[@WaterFowler41]

Skip the 12 minutes, I show light output and overall lighting pattern. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5_EpJVnnrCfrpI

[@samuelsmith7172]

Do you have a video showing the install of the 30 amp fuse block off the battery or a link for the fuse block? Looking to slowly start adding some lights and that looks like an easier and cleaner way then an inline fuse for each light.

[@WaterFowler41]

It’s a scosche dual fuse holder I am using for my stereo and lights. Here’s my lighting controller install where I should the block: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpOTZ42kf9SBaZY

[@WaterFowler41]

And here’s my stereo walkthrough for another view of that fuse block: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGicn2ZmicmljsU

[@samuelsmith7172]

@@WaterFowler41 Thanks! Fingers crossed I can find a diagram to show me which color wires are for the high beams and fog lights. I have a couple different lights I’d like to activate with each.

[@WaterFowler41]

@@samuelsmith7172 try this site for wiring info: www.ramtrucks.com/ram-commercial/body-builders-guide.html

[@diegosalinas2531]

WF41, can you please pass on the fusible link you used for your trigger system. Thank in advance

[@WaterFowler41]

You can use fuse position f38

[@sterlingozark4675]

Where are you in Illinois? I'll pay you to add a drl relay and some grill lights

[@WaterFowler41]

Sorry man I don’t do house calls, happy to draw up diagrams but I don’t touch others trucks

[@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA]

Cool mod I have a drl on my light bar too I think I’ll put it on a switch so it’s not on all the time to keep the light bar low profile when I want it to be but looks cool the way you have it set up too good vid

[@zoner1er1]

Where did you get the black RAM sticker for the grill letters?

[@WaterFowler41]

Tvd vinyl

[@patsy1833]

Simple but super helpful as always WF41. Instead of the lightbar you should have just installed two bat signals in the grill ;) for the drl

[@joelaguirre3311]

What kind of relay did you use ? Rl 40 rl 45?

[@WaterFowler41]

Here’s one similar to the relay i used www.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/relay-and-resistors/novita-40-amp-spdt-accessory-replay/849395_0?rrec=true

[@emettmclean3645]

What about that vararam fit any of the 5.7?

[@robertmiller4713]

So which posi tap did you use?

[@WaterFowler41]

These Posi-Lock Wire Connectors Mini 18-26 awg. 8-Pack www.amazon.com/dp/B07SVQZZHC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_ascbGbVCFVG01?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@codysparks3629]

What relay did you use and where do u buy it?

[@WaterFowler41]

Just a standard 4 terminal relay from any auto parts store will work

[@rustyjoe25]

You lost me a little when you got over to your battery. So is it hooked into your Trigger? Or is it directly connected to your battery but through a fuse block?

[@WaterFowler41]

I have a fuse block hanging off the side of my battery for my stereo amp. It has two outputs. 1 for my stereo and the other I use for the trigger. So the trigger gets a fuse power feed.

[@rustyjoe25]

@@WaterFowler41 So it’s a fuse box that runs directly off your battery, two outputs, one to your trigger and one to your stereo amp, But you’re using the stereo amp output double duty for the stereo amp and the light bar. So if I don’t have a trigger or an aftermarket stereo amp, I would need a 30 amp fuse box to hook directly onto my battery, and then run the accessory light power into that fuse box? Sorry man. I’m obviously not an electrician;) I was going to do the fuse tap this weekend but after watching your video I’m second-guessing that. So I’m just trying to understand.

[@WaterFowler41]

This is exactly what I used: SCOSCHE PDM482A P7 Maxi Fuse Block 2-Out www.amazon.com/dp/B002RG23MS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_QJu4FbAFP485W

[@WaterFowler41]

No worries man, here to help however I can!

[@real-talk_5304]

How are you liking the ram air intake ? Any noticeable difference?

[@markgrapentine9572]

Where did you get the relay?

[@WaterFowler41]

Any auto parts store should have a 12 v relay