Philips Daylight 8 - 2012 Kia Soul - Philips LED Daylight 8 Daytime Running Lights ( DRL ) DIY

How to install, Do it yourself, DIY - Philips LED Daylight 8 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) on a 2012 Kia Soul. Install will work for the Philips Daylight 4 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) also.
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[@XMSMLL]

I have had these on my vehicle now for almost 4 years now and the lights are still working fine....

[@TonyTube407]

I learn something new every day. Heating up an allen wrench to punch a hole into the fender is brilliant. Thank you!!!

[@XMSMLL]

Cool... glad to help... I honestly came up with that on the fly... Just do it quickly so you don't melt a bigger hole than you wanted. ..

[@ethiopodcast]

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[@ryanoswald5506]

This was 9 years ago, does the DRLs still work?

[@XMSMLL]

YES... I still have the vehicle and the Philips Daylight 8 DRL's are 100% functional like day 1. The same goes for the smaller version in this video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6e7fqWNgs90nZo

[@cengeb]

yup, brilliant designing, from Philips. The tiny control module for teh 4 LED fits anywhere, it's water tight heat resistant meant for under hood environment. Good product.

[@XMSMLL]

Yes the control box detects the voltage and needs to be 14v or higher to trigger the leds to turn on... so when you start the car the turn on and stop it the turn off once the voltage has gone down...

[@pkuptrkcub]

Great tutorial. Just bought a 2013 Forte HB and was wanting to install DRLs on it. You mention hooking them up to the low bean wire. I'm wondering if the DRLs still stay full bright with the side marker lights on or if they dim? I'd like to wire mine to stay full bright with the marker lights on and only dim when the actual low beams are on. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@XMSMLL]

If the side lights are not kicking on your low beams too I would imagine it would work...

[@aydo232]

Had a feeling you were recording with a Gopro, the sound quality through the housing is terrible. I bought the skeleton housing with an external mic, big improvement. Great video, very informative.

[@XMSMLL]

It was the first GoPro I am sure they are better now... Most of the video I narrated separately... Thanks..

[@clhoke]

Thanks for posting this. Bought them. Installed them. Everything works well. Appreciate it!

[@rkgsd]

Great video. Really clever thinking with the torch and 90 degree screwdriver. The instructions say to tap into the turn signal's power lead so when the turn signal is used, the LED will dim on that side. I noted cars that come with LED daytime running lights as standard equipment do the same thing. Supposedly the thinking is LEDs are so bright, they can interfere with seeing the blinking signal. I can confirm these are high quality lights. Thick metal housings with actual glass on the face (or so it appears).

[@XMSMLL]

Yes I see on most new cars here in the US the DRL's turn off on the side the turn signal is used... When I purchased the LED lights the instructions said to use the low-beam wire... they must have changed it since then... I think the newer versions actually have an additional wire for that... Thanks for the comments...

[@mikeyspeeds1056]

Hi, I just installed the 8 leds on my brand new 2013 Soul, exact same way you did but I haven't hooked up the orange wire. It will works fine but have you noticed that if you hit your door locks with remote or have the dome light come on and go off, the LEDs turn on again for a few seconds soon as the dome light goes off due to the LED's sensing that there is voltage movement. This is with the engine OFF and key out btw. Nothing else aftermarket, no alarm, pure stock Soul.

[@XMSMLL]

Yes anytime 14 volts is detected the LED's will kick on.. you do need to hook up the dim option... you are probably blinding people at night... lol

[@mikeyspeeds1056]

Actually it doesn't blind them. I tested this on a super dark country 2 lane road with my dad coming the opposite direction in a car that sits low enough and he said they didn't bother him at all. I have them exactly mounted like you do. I think with the Soul, they are mounted low enough and shine directly down on the road in front of us that theres no glare to other drivers. And how is 14 volts detected when the car is OFF? Just the fact that the dome light turns off, how is that kicking the system back to 14 volts when the cars ignitions been off? Doesn't seem normal to me.

[@XMSMLL]

Mikey Speeds I guess when you lock or unlock the car the flashing headlights are enough to trigger them and gives you a little extra light for a few seconds... Mine do not do that but maybe because they are not hooked up all of the way with the orange wire... I have read that others have the same thing happen to them with the light because they had a battery that was going bad... Because we have them mounted so low... on full power they may not be super blinding at night until you hit someone at the right angle on a hill...

[@mikeyspeeds1056]

I e-mailed Mike at Philips and he is sending me the new updated Module. What I have is only V1.0. The new one has an added blue wire to it to hook it directly to a fuse box if they flicker. I probably don't need that blue wire but will be nice to have the latest module. And I will hook up the orange wire once I get the new module. My battery is also fine. I hooked a meter to it and it reads 12.3+ volts with the car off. I have 2 brand new Kia's here and they both read exact the same.

[@XMSMLL]

Mikey Speeds Cool... now I wan't a new module... what is the email address? Send me a private message... go to my main channel and hit about... and send message...

[@gm1111111111]

Just curious if you used your own mounting screws? How much tightening force did you use? My advice for others is be careful when tightening the screws into plastics. They might strip the holes. Also be careful about punching holes for the screws so it's not too wide of a hole. The screws that come in this kit aren't very thick so the threads may not have enough grab area. You might want to consider skipping the screws that come with the lights and use slightly thicker ones from Home Depot or Lowe's.

[@rkgsd]

gm, I'm not sure about the video poster but I was able to get the screws very snug but not rock solid tight to the point where they wouldn't turn anymore. The plastic is just 3mm thick. Not sure if that has something to do with it. The brackets are still solid and don't move though.

[@XMSMLL]

That ABS plastic is pretty tough and as long as you don't make the holes too big the supplied screws work fine but I would still use some 3M Tape along with it like I did in the video....

[@rkgsd]

Thanks. I wound up getting #12 1/2" screws and they tightened beautifully. I used a smaller torched heated drill bit the width of a pencil led to punch the holes on the other light which was small enough to use the supplied screws.

[@dzikowiakNY]

Great video and great job.On the test #1 you just connect module to the battery (led lights stays off) and when you start the engine they goes on ???Please respond.Thanks

[@tisrich]

Good informative vid. I plan on putting the same set in my vehicle. How far inset are the LED's to the front of the vehicle and does it matter? Tks.

[@iSOBigD]

How bright are these on sunny days? I installed similar ones and they're great at night or when it's not super sunny, but not as noticeable as my regular daytime lights on sunny days.

[@sweetooth08]

Is it possible to just have the LED lights on bright rather than dim with the headlights turn on? I wouldn't think it would be a problem with headlights on and LED lights on bright. Nice HD vid.

[@warriorsareforlife]

i have a diferrent led's but i dont know hot to dim it for night driving. BTW great video. any suggestions please let me know.

[@gm1111111111]

The Philips "brain" box detects changes in the electrical current draw in the car's wiring via the orange wire which then tells the lights to switch to dim mode.

[@rkgsd]

The orange wire has to be connected to the hot wire of the parking lights or the turn signal (don't remember what the instructions say).

[@XMSMLL]

They should work on any car as long as they are hooked up right.. If you have the same grill or similar as the 2012 (I am not sure) should mount the same... I don't know if the wire colors are the exact same but not hard to figure out...

[@billdaniel3599]

How did you overcome the lights staying on after the engine is off and key is out? Mine stay on very faint because of the constant power running thru the car for all the electronics. Thanks - and this video was very helpful especially the tapping of the marker light to make the DRL's dim to 50%.

[@XMSMLL]

+Bill Daniel Thanks... that is weird I do/did not have any problem with the leds staying on... The control box cuts the power completely if the car is not on or detects less than 14 volts... so if you have hooked up directly to battery then seems impossible for them to be stay on very faint... unless there is something wrong with the control box...

[@murdamechanik]

Looks good, I just finished my 2008 highlander a few minutes ago. How did you get yours to dim instead of turn off when you turn on your headlights?

[@coolshipvids]

Hey, not sure if you still reply. I have a 2013 kia soul. Looks pretty much the exact same to your model. I think they are the same. And I really want to put these in, and it seems somewhat easy. Should I go for it?

[@XMSMLL]

I still have the same car and the lights work perfectly. So I would definitely recommend them...

[@thedudeabides69]

If you didn’t hook up the dimmer, do you think these would work like fog lights for night driving?

[@XMSMLL]

If you don't hook up the dimmer then they would be on full blast at night and probably piss people off... but yes they would cut some fog... 😎

[@XMSMLL]

NO they won't turn on unless the engine is running because the control box waits until it detects 14 volts to turn on and less than that to turn off...

[@lamy29]

looks real nice! Be nice to add these on my soul, the only thing that bugs me is having to wire stuff to the car batt. Great walk through, thanks.

[@Nvidiots]

When you spliced the led lights into your headlights socket, does it take away power from the headlights? I know LEDs doesn't use much power but I was thinking of splicing FOG lights into the headlights socket but was scared that it might make my headlights dimmer if the fog lights take away power from it.

[@danstickman1]

I noticed you wired an in-line fuse from the battery to the control box and i was wondering what rating of fuse you used. BTW that was a very helpful video

[@danrulz98]

The kit comes with it

[@AMDGuy88]

Wonder how these will look on my 2011 honda Accord, Might buy them and awesome video hopefully ill be able to use it on my car!!

[@Kcrc13]

Sweet I have just a couple more questions on the KSF on your post. I want to be sure before I do this.

[@houzepw]

Just curious, how well did they hold up? Looking at them myself.

[@XMSMLL]

+houzepw Had them on the car about 3 years now and they are still working flawlessly...

[@jonis2001]

Thank you for your reply, the same LED Philips was installed by my friend in my VW , i have a quick question, since my VW was built that the DRL will turn on automatic if you start the car, and if I disable the auto on of the DRL headlight will the LED be affected as it will be disable too? The LED DRL one connection is connected to headlight.

[@Kcrc13]

Also if the car is on ACC or On with out the engine running, will the light turn on?

[@w8t2009]

Nice video! But im a bit confused, when you tested the DRL they seemed blueish? And the picture in the end of the video do not look blueish.

[@Nvidiots]

When you have the red wire going into the positive terminal of the battery, you can run it through the a hole on the left edge of the positive terminal cover so that way, you're not smashing the red wire with the cap cover. Kind of hard to explain but if you look at the other wires going into the positive terminal, you can see how they run it under the cover.

[@Querencias7]

Nice job, thanks! [ I find that the instruction manuals / guides usually come in handy; i.e., USEFUL. EDIT: Or, as they say, "if all else fails, follow instructions." ]

[@garibayja123]

ok so the little box thing that you hook up to the battery is for them just to work right? and then the wire going into the actual light bulb socket terminal is just for dimming ? because my headlights are way harder i have to remove my whole headlight assembly and then remove caps off that to access the headlight sockets. it runs stock HIDs

[@cengeb]

It must sense voltage changes when car is running and not 13.9v versus 12.6v when car not running! Cus it knows to turn off LED no switch connections, headlight sense just turn off when headlights turn on (city light wire I used ) these are high quality stuff! brilliant crisp color, BRIGHT!

[@cengeb]

The 4LED unit has 3 wires. Two are always connected to the battery live 12V all teh time (13.5V) the third is a sense wire hooked to my CITY lite wire on GTI, which are on only when headlights are on also. Thus it is sensing voltage changes from 12V signal of city lamp. But they are turned OFF when I turn off key, even if on when no headlights on. There are no relays but a control module that came with it. It has to use voltage changes between car running which is around 13.5V versus engine

[@CJT4191]

Question for you, is the color of these closer to 6000k or 5000k I'm trying to match my headlights to them and I was going to get 5k but these look slightly blue?

[@jonathanbartholomew4879]

Can I set up the DLR's to where they ONLY dim when the Low Beams are turned on rather when both the Parking Lights and Low Beams are turned on?

[@cengeb]

Amazon has best price got the 4 LED model, work GREAT! How it knows to turn on and off in daytime with just always being hooked to battery! Slick engineering. Solid glass metal led. I used 3M moulding tape to mount brackets, no screws. 3M tape is super strong OUTDOOR really sticky stuff. 3M makes different versions of the tape. Car moulding type etc. the ehadlight sense is just for turning them off when headlights turn on. so how does itk now to turn off when I turn key off? it's senses?

[@IIGrayfoxII]

They are connected to a +12v switched ignition source like a ciglighter. These get powered when the key is in POS II They do not use any real switching based on voltage. They dim or turn off with a relay and PWM when your lowbeams are on.

[@XMSMLL]

Do you have the 4 or 8 led version...? The 4 led version only turns off and the 8 led version dims....

[@topandrun126]

Just bought this DRL I haven't installed it as yet because some people complain that the lights blinking when installed on North America vehicle something to do with the differences with the voltage. Do you having any problem with the light so far? Thanks.

[@XMSMLL]

Live in USA never had any issues at all... still own the vehicle (over 10 years) and lights work like day one...

[@topandrun126]

@@XMSMLL thanks for sharing.

[@cpufukr]

Did the same ..year ago...easy easy...takes time .but well worth it..great video btw!!

[@Mrlolibre]

Great video! Quick question, if you didn't do the additional wiring in the "test 2" portion, would the LED DRL simply turn off with the headlights on? Or would the LED DRL stay on with the headlights on ,but won't dim? Thanks

[@XMSMLL]

They would stay on but not dim...

[@james684]

Mrlolibre on mine you can choose between dimming or totally switching off with headlights. Personally I prefer them to go off, look a bit nafff when dim.

[@guerriga]

Hey Mark, can you have those LED lights dim during the daytime also?

[@jonis2001]

Hello, I'm from NJ and i have 2006 VW passat, do you know where I can bring my car to install this. Thanks for your help. Den

[@XMSMLL]

I wouldn't know I am in Florida... but I would imagine any place that specializes in LED or HID lighting installs...

[@jnagime]

Hi,good job!!!! I have the Daylight4, we can do this with no dim??

[@bennyhill3505]

Are they fully waterproof?

[@XMSMLL]

Absolutely 100 percent waterproof. Still working perfectly fine too.

[@Niwz8]

Im from tennessee. Is it legal to install drl here? Is there a law that prohibits the installation of those coz im planning to get one

[@eldom20]

sherwin deyro they're legal. Most new cars come with DRLs installed. Also, some insurance companies give you a discount for having them. So I would call my insurance company and find out

[@-FALKOR]

Do you have a problem with them randomly turning off and on while you're driving?

[@XMSMLL]

No never... they are on all of the time...

[@cengeb]

Around 5000K, they are Philips Lumileds, the best LED made. the 4 LED is like $79 Amazon with everything ya need to install, I used 3M tape molding outdoor super stick stuff 3M also on Amazon

[@c0uchsl0uch]

I think these lights would work nicely on the ssd light bar, as that already has a designated mounting spot, no measureing and the lights wont shake

[@TheMontour]

could convince the Govt. to make DRL's required on all new vehicles, we just had a young boy crossing the street in Upped Darby, Pa. and he was run over by a driver with a black car and no lights at all turned on, the boy was banged up pretty good but he said that he. Did not see the vehicle st all. Also do you have any videos of F-1 type Red fog lights that are installed in the rear of the car or truck for use in fog and inclement weather, this is something else that should be required., Thanks

[@cengeb]

The 12V sense doesn't draw current it's just a sense line. AND the Philips stuff is LEGAL FMVSS108 compliant, and fully DOT labeled, unlike swag junk from others. Osram also makes good stuff. Extremely bright, good color, good optics, very noticeable as it's purpose DRL.

[@cengeb]

The instructions with LED 4 have it wired to battery always hot. 3rd wire sense for headlight ckt on or off. But it turns off when key is OFF, even though always connected to battery hot always! It has to use voltage changes into controller module at battery terminals between alternator volts 13.5 or static battery 12.4 There is no other connections. Slick stuff work great Great color and brightness well made product from Philips

[@XMSMLL]

I mounted the the brackets about .25 in from the back of the ledge... I don't think it would matter... I just didn't want them protruding from the front at all... they follow the contour of the grille...

[@Amel22]

hi my battery is in the trunk how would this work for me?

[@swizzler68]

I had these fitted by a so called auto professional company to my 2010 KIA sorento. However they tend to turn off when the cars slows down (braking?) I can see them reflected on the rear of other cars - can you suggest a fix?

[@HksF16]

swizzler68 maybe bad ground connection or bad power connection try another screw for ground connection

[@swizzler68]

Thanks for the reply. These Philips DRL 9's were fitted by an auto- electrician, they are still going off randomly. Apparently its because some Kia and Nissan cars have a smart charger alternator which cuts the charge therefore making the DRL's think the engine has cut out whilst your driving. I am still trying to find a solution to this, if anyone has any ideas please comment below?

[@ninoechavez1402]

So do you connect it to the low beam wire?

[@warriorsareforlife]

how to make them dim? my stays bright all the time. any regulator are something?

[@XMSMLL]

No nothing special except you must tap into the low beam wire of your car... This is for the Daylight 8 only... the 4 does not dim at all...

[@Jimmyzb36]

Loved the hot hole method!

[@pungburb1981]

hi there... ...if i want the LED lights to stay ON...can i simply not hook up the low beam wire ? so it won't auto-dim

[@XMSMLL]

+Edward Huang This is correct... simply do not hook up low beam wire...

[@baroonono]

+XMSMLL i like it to have auto-aim, but I don't know where to find the wire for the light to connect together in the red connector box?? And, for some reason, my lights have slightly different color!!! :( sad I installed the Philips LED 9, doing the way you showed in the video with my BBQ lighter.

[@XMSMLL]

I suppose you would have to figure out at way to extend the black and red wires to the back where the battery is....

[@abdulelrabbany5889]

could you tell me how long the lights are? i can't seem to find their dimensions anywhere online. I want to know if they will fit where I want them on my car before buying.

[@DAHCKRAM]

W: 6.33" H: 0.74"

[@abdulelrabbany5889]

thanks a lot!

[@MichaelBrianJr]

are those 6000k or 8000k ?

[@Kcrc13]

Would this work on a 2011 soul?

[@MrMikebutkus]

I added these to my two 2014 Santa Fe Sports. One day I almost got toasted by someone (nearing dusk but the bottom of a hill) pulls out in front of me. Goodness the car held the road and I avoided the car. Got these three week later. I used 3M tape to put them in the grill.

[@guerriga]

It's just that when the Led lights was dim...it looked so much better with the blue dotted lights.

[@Rugerman205]

Great video love the ANDROID logo on the front too Sweet! #TeamAndroid Beautiful how the LEDs look on your car

[@XMSMLL]

Thanks... had them for a year and they still work...

[@MrMe-qu4gw]

Why would you want them to be dimmer at night

[@gm1111111111]

Lowe's has a great price on those offest screwdrivers made by Kobalt and come in a 3-pack with 3 sizes for about $4.

[@XMSMLL]

Nice advice, thanks...

[@cengeb]

They do not use SWITCHED 12V, they sense voltage CHANGES at battery terminals, Alternator spinning higher volts, and not spin battery voltages is around 12.4 versus around 13.6 on alternator spinning, brilliant stuff.

[@XMSMLL]

No actually it is supposed to hook up to the low beam wire for the dimming as per the instructions...

[@demishellen]

got a headache from the bad camera which seems to be on his head. locking it off or steady cam is much better if you want to watch entire video

[@paulsearle1351]

daytime running lights do not attach to any of the other car lights, they are on all the time the ignition is on so you need a "live" ignition wire, then they just come on when you start the car

[@XMSMLL]

+Paul Searle These ARE "DRL's" and are ON all of the time... did you even watch the video?

[@XMSMLL]

Yes... just don't hook up the third wire... would be way too bright at night though...

[@cengeb]

It's not hooked to any SWITCHED 12V supply, it's brilliant, why would I want to hunt around for something inside for a switched 12V supply, it all stays under the hood, where it belongs, Brilliant design. Philips perfection, the lights are BRIGHT and optics terrific. Stand out as DRL much better than halogen 15W on GTI H15 Osram lamp (special only on VW Golf) dual fil high beam lamp 15/65

[@CharlietoKind]

i saw that kia and plate and drl somewhere before.. did you post a review on amazon?

[@XMSMLL]

Yup... That is where I bought the lights...

[@CharlietoKind]

XMSMLL nice, but im installing the sylvania kit.. nice vid . small world lol... the sylvania ledriving wedge bulbs are legit btw (194;168 size.. very bright and white, but 10$ a pop)

[@rkgsd]

Those without a torch can substitute a gas stove-top burner.

[@PaulinaAllure]

Love this video ! Enjoyed watching it !

[@XMSMLL]

There are no OEM Kia Soul LED lights anywhere for $50... they don't even exist.. these lights looks great and are worth the money....

[@Chang5241]

What is the name of the red clip at 8:03, please tell me.

[@XMSMLL]

It is basically a wire connector that comes with the kit.. specifically it is called a Run & Tap Wire Connector....

[@Chang5241]

XMSMLL thank you ..

[@danielcooper5767]

Really great installation! Not to be rude but just to be safe. I saw that you taped the red hot wire for the fog lights to the cars battery ground wire. Not the best practice, It would be better off left loose then like that. I hope this helps 😊

[@XMSMLL]

Thanks. I'm neither and electrician nor a mechanic but all of the wires are rubber coated and could never touch so I don't see any issues there. If a ground wire can't be near a hot wire then a 3 prong power cord would not exist. The lights and the vehicle are still working the same as day one after over 7 years without a hitch. 😎😀

[@danielcooper5767]

XMSMLL That’s great news and yes I guess your right I just didn’t like how it bridged across the terminals. Take care 😊

[@LegSpreader1]

Well explain video though. I'm going to purchase these led daylight lights

[@Plaggy22]

Nice android plates. Where can I get some?

[@XMSMLL]

It's not a plate... it's just a vinyl sticker of the android logo that came as part of a piss on apple sticker I ordered from Ebay... I stuck it right on the front bumper where a plate would go... been there a few years now no problem...

[@XMSMLL]

Only if you turn on your headlights... dimming during the day would defeat the purpose of them though..

[@bbustillos123]

I got the same ones, but mine keep on blowing a fuse :(

[@excelsciors]

The heating up the Allen wrench or long nail I been doing since I was 13 years old! I should have patented that technique! Your job was great. However the Philip's light assembly look crappy! Better off just installing fog lamps in the plastic recesses on both ends!

[@alxdacrow]

For 4led. It does not dim?

[@XMSMLL]

Nope just the 8

[@alxdacrow]

Thanks I;m having problem with my 2011 honda insight with philips 4led. Because of the nature of hybrid car, the drl keep switching on and off. I was wondering, do you know is there any way to fix it?

[@XMSMLL]

alxdacrow Sorry... Sounds too advanced for me...

[@XMSMLL]

I think they would look cool anywhere... they don't shake at all... maybe offroading...

[@DannyzReviews]

looks nice.

[@XMSMLL]

Thanks..

[@IIGrayfoxII]

I'd use the DRLs as a parking light replacement like audi are now doing.

[@XMSMLL]

NO it does not have any power draw issues...

[@Krissbek05]

Hmm , in Latvia they dont like this lights , because in night they must be swiched off, I dont know why, I use 8 DRL

[@rkgsd]

Because LED lights are powerfully intense, especially at night, they are considered a driving hazard to cars approaching you. That's why the law is they must be able to dim at night.

[@rzvmad977]

Rule no.1 before starting the motor: Never leave tools inside/around engine compartment and especially on the battery.

[@XMSMLL]

Too funny... I have been waiting for someone to mention that... Almost 110,000 people didn't say anything...

[@rlgn1950]

Very nice. Thank you,

[@rarityd]

nice video and great job on the installation. But it would be great if we could wired it so that the LED staying on their brightest mode along the headlights.

[@joshortiz543]

You just wouldn't use the relay connections to the headlights causing the system to run independently.

[@krelllab7397]

I have noticed that when I am driving a car with Daytime Running Lights, the car in front of me will tend to slow up a bit. I have been told that drivers do this because they find the DRL's annoying and are trying to encourage the car with DRLs to "go around".

[@Dick0Taylor]

That's bs

[@pollydor07]

THANKS

[@mirceprosev77]

love your car especialy ANDROID :)