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#101 ·
alexmish1 said:
So did you tell him to check this forum out... :)
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my cousin is on this site , teohd, and my other cousin knew about, but hasn't registered yet........lol
 
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#102 · (Edited)
alexmish1 said:
So did you tell him to check this forum out... :)
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Yeap....I actually tell other Ody owners to go to ODYCLUB.com.

I've been thinking of actually placing a windshield sticker with the following:

Odyclub.com -
No one else does it better


I think that you have the sticker yourself along with other members.
 
#103 · (Edited)
rj05 said:
HAMSAR DRL ARRIVED TODAY ! ! !

This is the Hamsar DRL Unit 45035. I really love the way this unit is built - it is of high quality unlike the designtech. The unit has its own harness along with the connectors.

This is the diagram which shows which wire is for which connection:
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I will install the unit tomorrow. Obviously the wiring connections differs from the DesignTech so I will have to make the right connections to the HAmsar since I already have the connections in the ody from the previous unsuccessful install.

I am planning on using the BRAKE connection so that when the emergency brake is engaged the DRL is turned off. AlexMish or anyone having the helms manual can you please check for me to see if in the fuse box in the engine bay if there is a connection to the emergency brake - thanks.
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do you guys think this will work for other honda/acura. i really want drl on my 06 rsx so i'm thinking the wiring should be that much different. the ody use a separate bulb for high beam and low beam correct? just like the rsx.
 
#104 · (Edited)
nMotion96 said:
do you guys think this will work for other honda/acura. i really want drl on my 06 rsx so i'm thinking the wiring should be that much different. the ody use a separate bulb for high beam and low beam correct? just like the rsx.
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nMotion96, my suggestion is to call either hamsar directly or call P.U.M.A. They will be able to tell you which hamsar unit will work with tyou RSX. The phone number to both hamsar and puma is posted on the prior posts of this thread.

Quick Note:
I was driving to Riverhead Long Island this weekend when I realized that my DRL's all of a sudden shut off. If figured that perhaps the fuse blew. I pulled over to the shoulder to check the fuse which turned out to look fine. I did not have a test light to test the connections so I figure that I will test the following day when I get back from the trip (besides the wife was asking why am i at the shoulder checking for fuses - then she pointed out to get back into the van and let's go :eek: ).

When I got to Riverhead Long Island after allowing the engine to coll off I was determine to check why the lights were not coming on.
First thing that I checked was to make sure that the Hamsar module was not melted. Then checked all wiring to the kit to make sure that none of the wires were melted - All looked fined.
I then unplugged and plugged all connectors and moved the wires with the taps. Opened the ignition and 'voila!!' they went on.

Apparently I have either a loose wire at the radio shack connector or one of the taps is loose. Lesson learned - when ever possible solder self made connections for a secure connection. As soon as I have some free time I will solder every connection made to the radio shack connector just in case.
 
#105 ·
DRL on a '06?

Has anybody had any success with installing aftermarket DRL's on an '06? I called Hamsar and they said they didn't have once specifically for the '06 models yet, but if I faxed them a copy of the wiring diagram they'd look into it.

Thanks in advance,

Jeff
 
#106 ·
Installed the Hamsar 45035 DRL as well, works great!!

Just makes me wonder why Honda doesn't have this as a standard feature. Especially since it is a SAFETY feature with minimal cost to include as all the Canadian vehicles have them all ready. They talk about all the great safety features of the Ody, but why wouldn't they have DRL standard like all the GM vehicles produced in the USA and all the vehicles sold in Canada since 1990?? Just seems like a no-brainer to me, espically when safety of the occupants are involved!!
 
#107 · (Edited)
add'l questions

I just recently ordered the HAMSAR 45035 DRL unit from P.U.M.A. yesterday. As I would imagine, the friendly sales rep told me that this is in back order (what's new)...Will be installing this as soon as I get the unit. A few questions I would like to follow up though:

1) Reading rjo5's response on page 7 of this thread, I would like to know where in the fuse box or in the engine bay the e-brake connection is located as I would like to install the optional BRAKE connection. Is this yellow wire circuit + or - ? (I'm assuming it's negative?). Calling everyone who has the HELMS manual...

If none, where can I pass a small wire that can go thru the firewall? I can't find a hole without pinching the rubber gasket that protects the electrical harness...

2) When you connect the white wire (high beam) and orange wire (low beam), does it have to be only on one side that I would have to tap? Is it just like what ody05res did? (page 4 of this thread), and will light both high beam bulbs?

3) So when do the DRLs engage? before the engine cranks or there is a delay after the engine is started? When does it turn off? Vertkr, I tried opening your link in your signature, but it says it does not exist. Can you please provide some installation tips?

4) What does the blue wire do? I don't quite understand how the crank circuit works. So this has to be grounded if not used?

Thanks in advance for your replies! I really need to plan ahead so I won't be guessing on the connections. More importantly, I would like to be sure to prevent a meltdown like what happened to rj05!
 
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#108 ·
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No updates/replies? Maybe anyone on the forum can help out please? :dunno:
 
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#109 ·
I recently imported an 05 Ody to Canada and need DRL's to certify it here. It seems a while since this thread was active, but does anyone have any up to date info on the install? I see that some have installed the Hamsar 45035. I spoke to the folks at Hamsar today and they recommended the 45030 module that uses the low beam as the DRL's. Anyone have any info? Also am I correct from the posts that the Ody. uses a switched ground for the headlights vs. switched +12V. If so how does this affect the installation?
 
#110 · (Edited)
Check out Canadian Tire. They do the Federal inspection for free & have the DRL units in stock. I didn't check with them whether it was for low or high beam.
I'm sure you're aware that the Canadian Ody's use 60% of high beam for their DRL. Much more effective than low beam, IMO.
 
#111 ·
Just imported a 2007 EX-L into Ontario and need to get the DRL mod done. The kit from Canadian tire is a HAMSAR model but looks real generic and pretty crappy.

I am looking into the HAMSAR 45035 module but they don't list it as compatible with the 2007 model.

Does anyone have a wiring or circuit diagram for the 2007 EX-L that I can fax over the the engineer at HAMSAR to review ? Canadian spec Odysseys use reduced highbeams stock for DRL and this kit would seem to be a good fit.

BTW I found a good thread on DRL and the HAMSAR modules over on the Ridgeline forum. Not sure how different the wiring setup is between the Odyssey and the Ridgeline.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1224&highlight=hamsar

Thanks, BB
 
#112 ·
bargainboy said:
Just imported a 2007 EX-L into Ontario and need to get the DRL mod done. The kit from Canadian tire is a HAMSAR model but looks real generic and pretty crappy.

I am looking into the HAMSAR 45035 module but they don't list it as compatible with the 2007 model.

Does anyone have a wiring or circuit diagram for the 2007 EX-L that I can fax over the the engineer at HAMSAR to review ? Canadian spec Odysseys use reduced highbeams stock for DRL and this kit would seem to be a good fit.

BTW I found a good thread on DRL and the HAMSAR modules over on the Ridgeline forum. Not sure how different the wiring setup is between the Odyssey and the Ridgeline.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1224&highlight=hamsar

Thanks, BB
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Here's a link from a previous post that may help you what you're looking for:

http://www.odyclub.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38023&highlight=electrical+wiring+diagram

I installed Hamsar 45035 DRL kit module on my 07 Ody with no problems. 60% reduction on high beams so that means it only operates at 40% light intensity. I just followed the connections on the first few pages of this thread. All connections were properly soldered and I also connected the parking brake option feature, which makes the kit function as "OEM".
On my other vehicle I used a different DRL kit that uses the front turn signal lights instead. This however did not come with a parking brake off option so I did my own mod, by running a switch by the parking brake and does the same purpose.

Hope this helps.
 
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#113 ·
Thanks Andrew,

I'll go and order the 45035 kit. I didn't see any answers to the questions from your post from last month. Many of the links to pics from this thread don't work anymore.

Can you post a reply and answer your own questions ? I would also like to hook up the parking brake switch with the 45035.
 
#114 · (Edited)
bargainboy said:
Thanks Andrew,

I'll go and order the 45035 kit. I didn't see any answers to the questions from your post from last month. Many of the links to pics from this thread don't work anymore.

Can you post a reply and answer your own questions ? I would also like to hook up the parking brake switch with the 45035.
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Sure no prob:

1) Reading rjo5's response on page 7 of this thread, I would like to know where in the fuse box or in the engine bay the e-brake connection is located as I would like to install the optional BRAKE connection. Is this yellow wire circuit + or - ? (I'm assuming it's negative?). Calling everyone who has the HELMS manual...

I just ran a small wire from the engine bay main fuse box to the parking brake and went thru the firewall by poking a grommet near the center of the firewall and sealed it with silicone. Then I tapped the yellow wire to the e-brake switch.

2) When you connect the white wire (high beam) and orange wire (low beam), does it have to be only on one side that I would have to tap? Is it just like what ody05res did? (page 4 of this thread), and will light both high beam bulbs?

Just one side. I followed the wiring connections located at page 4 of this thread (with pictures), but when I tapped them, I also soldered and heat shrinked them as added protection and insulation.

3) So when do the DRLs engage? before the engine cranks or there is a delay after the engine is started? When does it turn off? Vertkr, I tried opening your link in your signature, but it says it does not exist. Can you please provide some installation tips?

DRLs engage when e-brake is disengaged. So when I start the engine, the DRLs are still off, provided the e-brake is engaged. I connected the main power with ACC.

4) What does the blue wire do? I don't quite understand how the crank circuit works. So this has to be grounded if not used?

I still don't. I just connected this with ground. Nothing bad happened, I guess. Installed it 2 wks. ago and I had not encountered any problems. Plus it is very important that should you do this yourself, keep all your wirings clean and tucked away and properly soldered to avoid loose connections. Took me almost three hours to install it as I was taking my sweet time to do things, plus a lunch meal and a nap in between :D .

I'll try to find some time and post my final installation pictures once I get a good camera this day after thanksgiving ! :)
 
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I'll try to find some time and post my final installation pictures once I get a good camera this day after thanksgiving ! :)
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Thanks Andrew, some pics would be great. Did you ever get a copy of ody05res's pictures from his installation posting on page 4 of this thread ? The links are all dead in his post.

Where did you guys all tap the hi and low beam wires ? Was it right behind the passenger side headlight bulbs or were you able to tap them near the main underhood fuse box ? Pics would clear this question up :D

Thanks, BB
 
#116 ·
I just installed DRL's on my 05 Ody imported from US. I used the Hamsar 45035. I followed the diagram that came with the unit and used the information from previous posts on this thread to find the ignition wire. I tapped into the high and low beams on the passenger side close to the headlights. Its a tight squeez, but I found that unbolting the power steering pump and moving it aside allowed access. I picked up 12V power from one of the main terminals on the fuse box (silver bolts with red paint, at right side of box). Secure the terminal under the bolt and bend it down 90 deg. Finding the ignition wire was the trickiest. It is in the wire bundle below the fuse box. Detach the fuse box from its mount by removing the 2 bolts and unclipping it at the back. Lift the fuse box up and unclip the lower plastic cover from it. You can unclip the two main power wires from their support brackets to allow you to move the fuse box around more freely. It takes a bit of maneuvering, but you can separate the cover from the fuse box enough to access the wire bundle. The ignition wire is a small gauge wire (16 gauge ?) running from right to left from the bundle into a connector. It is yellow with silver rings. I verified it by using a voltmeter and testing for power while my son switched the ignition on and off. When I mention right and left it is from the point of view of standing in front of the van and looking into the engine bay. I left the park brake and crank leads unconnected. I used the supplied connectors to make the tap splices, but used some electrolytic grease with them to prevent possible corrosion. I used 3/8" wire loom to protect the DRL wiring harness and tie-wrapped it to other wiring. I used the supplied screws to mount the module to the plastic cover just below the fuse box. With everything back together its a pretty clean installation. The tab on the fuse box cover that covers the primary power connectors pushes out a bit because of the DRL power connector, but other than that it looks almost OEM.
 
#118 ·
bargainboy said:
Did you ever get a copy of ody05res's pictures from his installation posting on page 4 of this thread ? The links are all dead in his post.
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The pictures are now back. I moved to a new hosting service several weeks ago and didn't have the time to put everything back until earlier this week. You should be able to use the instructions to help with your installation. You should be able to find a ground fairly easily. Good luck.
 
#119 ·
So I had the local Honda dealer install the HAMSAR 45035 module today in my US 2007 Odyssey EX-L. Thanks to Ody05Res, dewing and andrew a. and probably others on this thread for the helpful info. I went with the dealer as opposed to self install since I had already budgeted for this as part of my US import process and just have little time these days with a long list of other projects.

2.5 hours of Honda shop labour got me a complete install of the 45035 DRL unit, including parking brake and crank switch (which they ran through the firewall). They also tapped the ignition wire off a large wire bundle directly behind the passenger side low beam headlamp connection. This looks much easier to get at than going after the wire from the "K" connector under the main underhood fuse panel. Low beam, high beam, +12V and ground are the same as instructions in this thread.

Functionally it seems to work perfect - exactly like a Canadian OEM Odyssey. Turn key to ignition (engine not running), reduced high beam DRL is on - turn key to engage starter motor, DRL goes off - engine starts and is running, DRL is on, turn on standard running lights (headlight switch position 1), DRL is on - turn on headlights (headlight switch position 2), DRL is off, low beams on - turn on highbeams, DRL is off, low and highbeams on at simultaneously.

I can take some pics and post where the ignition, ebrake and crank taps were made if anyone is interested.

Only thing I didn't like really was they used the quick snap wire tap connectors and I asked them to solder all required connections. Am I right to have concerns about reliability of these types of connections made inside an engine compartment that gets exposed to weather ? They did wrap some of them and another seems to be sprayed with a bunch of grease - presumably to prevent corrosion and moisture.

BB
 
#120 ·
bargainboy said:
Only thing I didn't like really was they used the quick snap wire tap connectors and I asked them to solder all required connections. Am I right to have concerns about reliability of these types of connections made inside an engine compartment that gets exposed to weather ? They did wrap some of them and another seems to be sprayed with a bunch of grease - presumably to prevent corrosion and moisture.

BB
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If the quick snap wire tap is not insulated/taped, my opinion is to bring it back. I bet you paid a hefty sum having it dealer installed! Reliability wise, it should hold good, but for your piece of mind, bring it back.
I used 3M quick snap wire tap on the headlight connections, greased the inside a little and taped it shut. I also integrated this tap on the original headlight wiring harness as to have that clean look.

I think I won't be able to post my pictures (I promised before) on my self install; as I was not able to find a good deal on a camera this thanksgiving! But from what you had explained, your connections are the same as everyone had did on this thread.

Just for comparison, my total expense for the Hamsar 45035 is $35.40 including shipping. + 3 hrs. of my labor time!
 
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