AlfaOBD Ram Enable DRL Daytime Running Lights Dodge RAM 1500 2500 3500
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
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High quality, how to, step by step, using AlfaOBD to Enable DRL Daytime Running Lights on the Dodge RAM 4th GEN Truck. Full tutorial!!!
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awesome video man, just got my alfaobd today and havent stopped watching your videos, just a heads up I did the drl and waited maybe a minute instead of the 5 mins then tried it and it worked, on to the global windows now
Nice!
I use five minutes in the videos because that's kind of the consensus in the alphaOBD forum. (safe spot)
glad you're digging the videos bro!
Thanks for the support.
I actually havent been to the forums yet, do you have one you would recommend
@@bigtom388 Yes sir!
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I never waited all that time either. Never an issue. I think 5 mim is just a time that people.pulled out of their hat and said "this should be safe".
So.. you can go the safe route... But really... 20-30 seconds is probably plenty long
@@nsboostFWIW, non volatile memory (what stores the options) writes in milliseconds. Any wait is either "derp factor" (likely) or waiting for a change to propagate (if other modules need to update). I've never seen any other OBD based tool need a wait, and since this is still OBD, doubt this does either . . .
I recently purchased the obdlink LX. I have had no issues with it at all. The global windows down and drl enabled without issue. That module is $49 at Amazon. I got the link from the alphaobd website.
Adam, on my last Ram service the dealer upgraded my system so that if I open my door while in drive or reverse the truck goes into park automatically as a safety upgrade. I did the alfaobd DRL thing and to check them all I have to do is put it into reverse with the brake on then open the door let off the brake and the truck goes into park while the shifter is still in reverse. I can get out and my DRL's will be on so I can check them. 2015 RAM 1500 express
That's a great tip!
Updates and all kinds of things are always changing with this RAM it seems like. I remember getting that update in the mail I just never went to the dealership to get it done.
Thanks for sharing brother.
Thank you for this video I now have drl's. UK imports turn them off for pre registration inspection for some reason, even though all cars have to have drl's!
Thanks for the videos. I just got the alfaodb this week and I'm going through your videos doing what I can. Since i was home by myself I just Pulled up to a neighbors car so I could see the reflection of the lights to check the DRL's. Great work on the videos.
Good idea.
And thanks for the compliment!
@big daddy's house I added projector headlights to my 18 Ram, will this DRL enabling work on my truck? I have the app, obdmx+ and bypass cable, I've been able to make a few changes but I cannot get this DRL enabling to work?
Worked on my 2016 Ram with projector lights. I used the directions at the end of the video.
Hey Ben Ben, thanks for watching to the end!
Glad everything worked out brother.
Thanks for watching and your support man!
@@bigdaddyshouse also used your video to keep my fog lights on. Keep the videos coming sir.
Adam, Great video. I thought I might share my experience as someone who's factory radio crapped out. At the DRL Configuration stage, I had to choose Canadian option. Optional didn't work as I didn't have the factory radio to choose. Canadian worked perfectly. Thanks for the help.
Awesome! I'm glad it all worked out brother.
Thanks for sharing.
You can enable it in the cluster as well it’s located in the light section
Could I ask if the Canadian option switches the drl's on with the engine and not just when drive is selected???
@@rolandgott4275only in drive. My truck is Canadian.
@@rolandgott4275I will test this out and see shortly.
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I would also like to have the led bar to be as DRL, not only the turn signal bulb. Do you have any idea how to achieve that?
Great video! Does this add the ability to enable and disable in the vehicle settings? Or would you have to use the Alpha OBD to disable them if needed?
You don’t have to wait the 5 minutes like what people said to do you can change many parameters it’s just when you enable the CSM settings is when you have to wait 5 minutes but that’s just to show in the Uconnect radios they show up instantly on the clusters as soon as you enable them
Ive had two different RAM dealers tell me this isn't possible on my 2019 RAM 1500 Classic Lonestar yet I just watched a man on UA-cam do it on a similar truck. I already ordered the bypass cable from the gentlemen on the RAM forums, I can't wait to prove the Dealer wrong with their smug attitudes.
It may not be possible for the dealer because when they put in your vin some things are grayed out that they cannot do. With AlfaOBD all options are available. The only downfall is you have to be very careful what you change because it may not have been an option for your truck / car.
You educate them though Brandon!
Happy Modding and thanks for your support!
Hey Big D. Thanks for the lead to ram alphaobd forum. I ve accomplished a few things. DRL is now on and I've also added menu item in settings-lights that allow me to turn them off. Also, for those having the annoying weather alerts. Turn off/disable Travel links with alphaobd. Fixed it for me. No more alerts. Thanks again Big D. Still searching tho for auto folding mirrors. Let u know when I find something.
That was one of my next Ventures, but folding mirrors are going to have to wait a little bit since I had to replace my entire engine......
I know it's 2 years down the line, but how did you add the DRL option to Uconnect?
Hey bud, excellent videos. I just got the security bypass and the OBD mx. I went through and programmed DRL for the turn signals, amber. I do have aftermarket projector LEDs installed with which switchbacks. Any idea how to change the DRL to the white instead of amber?
Hey andrew cavanaugh, thanks for the compliment.
I have had the exact struggle for 3 years.
Apparently as of now there is no way to change that.
I have searched all over the web for answers and always come back to the same conclusion. Running lights will always be set to amber so it always will be amber.....
If you come up with something different please let us know.
Thanks for watching and your support brother!
@@bigdaddyshouse hey man. The same thing happened to me. Do you know if there is a way to undo the OBD programming to go back to factory settings before my light were amber?
Great video ! I'm going to do the same with my ram .
Question, did you have to do anything with bypassing the security gateway ? . Some brand say the 12+8 autel cable is required .
Can you chime in on this please ?
Thanks !
Hey Drew, I don't need the bypass cable cuz I have a 2014.
You only need to bypass cable if you own a 2018 or newer 4gen ram.
Thanks for watching brother
Did you have the oled lights already drl or did this make them drl? I have some spec d with the oled as well. But have to turn the knob to parking lights to turn em on. Done a lot to the truck with your videos boss!
Hey Kalen, thanks for your support!
So my OLED's are not DRL's because I have them tapped into the parking lights.
And as of yet, alfaOBD does not have a setting for parking lights.....(sigh)
I thought about tapping into the ACC position so the OLED's are always on.
We'll see. maybe I'll make a video about that one day.
Thanks for this good video, easy to understand even for a French with a bad English level ;) . I already have the ODBLink and AlfaODB, I need to do the job now . Kind regards from France.
Thank you for watching and have fun play with AlfaOBD!
For those with a manual transmission. Put it in gear and drive a foot or two then leave in neutral with parking break off. And you can see the dtl. I did the parking lights too. I tried all the other settings. But didn’t drive it first. So i don’t know if the others work or not. I’m gonna try srt light bar drl later. Hopefully that will be the led bars off my morimoto xb leds I have.
Nice tip Sir.
Great video. Will this work on a 2019 Ram. I was told by a dealership that dodge has added some additional wiring to prevent people from fooling the system by changing it to a canadian vehicle.
It will work with a 2019 (classic) only. with the bypass harness.
If you have a 2019 classic I have the link to the bypass harness in my description.
If you don't have the classic then I'm sorry sir, no way for AlfaOBD to work for you as of yet.
But thanks for taking time out of your day to watch!
@@bigdaddyshouse it just so happens have a Bighorn Classic. What do you mean by "the bypass harness"?
I hate to keep bothering you. In your video you state that the obdlink mx works with android phones and windows computers. Is there any work around for using it with iphones?
@@lyleking4232 the bypass harness link is in my description. If you click on it you can read up on it.
@@lyleking4232 alfaobd is only available for Android and windows. It is not available for Apple.
And it's no bother.
Are you in the ram forum?
If not sign up! Lots of good reading in there.
RAM FORUM AlfaOBD thread:
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/
Hey Bro... thanks for the videos. Question.. is there any way to keep the dlr on when headlight is also on?
Awesome video but I am curious what stereo display do you have in there????
Hey RC Central05, it's called a Tesla style stereo. It's 10.4-in and it runs Android operating system.
We have a whole thread about it in the Ram forum, if you want to check it out.
www.ramforum.com/threads/tesla-style-10-4-android-radio-information.115875/page-291
Hope this helps up brother.
Thanks for your reply I'm going to link up OBSLink and try to program my drl's and bed lights. Thanks again.
Great video just did mine but switchback runs yellow on drl so I'm going to try different setting watcha think
Unfortunately until Alexey from AlfaOBD enables parking lamps as DRL they will always be amber sir. If you don't like them amber, yeah, you can always switch settings around to make them fog or low/ high beams. This has been a struggle with switchbacks, making DRL white. Thanks for your support Albert!
@@bigdaddyshouse thanks For the fast reply Just tried low beamed that did not work either I'll keep checking for updates thanks
Really appreciate your videos - how did you know which power net to use as there was a 2014 and a 2014-2017?
I tried it. Didn't work for my truck but it made for other people. thanks for the compliment .I'm glad you're finding my videos useful.
Thanks for your support brother!
Aloha, that screen is super nice. Is that aftermarket?
Hello, excellent video. Would you make one to change the sound by setting the alarm with the car key?
Hey Ricardo, thank you for the compliment brother! To my knowledge alfaOBD cannot change the sound however the horn can be turned on or off. You can do that with alfOBD or on your console in your settings.
if you want some more information on what alfaOBD can and cannot do, check this link out.
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/
Thanks for watching I really appreciate your support.
Hello I was wondering if this works on a 2019 ram. Great video man
Hey Fernando, sorry for the late reply.
It will on the 2019 classic. You will also need the bypass harness.
Thanks for the compliment and your support brother
So a little off subject, I have a t style radio like you have and ever since I installed it my factory remote start has not worked. Have you had that same problem if so how'd you fix? Thanks.
Hey Dustin, sorry for the late reply.
My truck didn't come with factory remote start I put in aftermarket. So no I never had that problem. I also have really never heard of that problem that anybody had mentioned in the ramforum.
But it'll be worth it to shoot that question there
www.ramforum.com/
see if anybody has a possible fix for it.
FYI I have accidentally disengaged my remote start by cycling the key on and off 5 times. Apparently this puts the truck in valet mode. Could it be possible you did this by accident. To reverse it you just cycle the key on and off 5 times again.
Hope this helps brother
duuuude finally someone explained this thoroughly,
i'm wondering, is there a way to connect the red wire of the OLED Strips to the turn signal lights so they becomes the DRLs ?
I got switchbacks laying in my garage so I can try just that!
I have a bunch of videos lined up already but hopefully I can get that out in the next month or two.
Thanks for watching
Yes, you need to extend a pigtail wire from the OLED to extend outside the headlight assembly and tap into your fuse box with a hot lead that is powered only when the vehicle is running. I have a 2016 RAM with DD switchbacks and that's how I enabled them. No issues for over two years.
@@garyludwig6943 what duse did you tap into? Im gettign tired of this.."front parking lamp out"
Nice video, Can I do the same with my 2019 1500 with OBDLink mx+ and the bypass using an android phone.
Yes sir.
You can get a bunch more information about AlfaOBD here. Scroll to page one. It has most working features there.
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/
Thanks for watching.
Can you make a video showing how to allow led on our trucks, for people installing led and getting bulb out warnings
ua-cam.com/video/G_vPQ2z3WdI/v-deo.html
This is my video on led with AlfaOBD. Shows exactly what you asked.
Thanks for watching!
hey, first of all, thank you for your videos, I was able to learn a lot from them. I have a 2014 Challenger and would like to use the parking lights as DRL. Do you know a solution? Thank you and greetings from Switzerland
Don't think there's a setting. AlfaOBD mainly focuses on Dodge IMO. I don't have parking light on my truck. When my truck is running and in park. The turn signals just run a little dimmer
Thank you for the great video :-). Do you know if it is possible with AlphaOBD to disable all running lights when headlight switch is off (set to 0)? I want all external lights off when engine is running and car is parked.
If you have a 4th Gen Ram, then yes. Thank you for your support Stefan.
Thanks for the quick reply. I have a 5th gen, am I still good? :-)
@@stefangudjohnsen5949 sorry sir, the newest truck AlfaOBD has successfully worked on is the 2019 classic model only.
If I have factory reflector headlights, this will work for it? Also, looking at getting the Alpharex headlights. Would you know if I would have to wire in their DRL harness to work or will this work for them? They are switchbacks(white DRLs and amber turns)
Thanks for you videos!
Hey Chris sorry for the late reply brother!
I don't see why it wouldn't work but I don't know for sure cuz I've never used those.
Ask your question here
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/page-1181#post-2328544
I'm sure one of the boys in there have firsthand knowledge of it.
And you're welcome for the videos. thank you for your support!
@big daddy's house the alpharex headlights that have DRL is fused tapped connections the DRL are running only from the fuse box not the headlight connections
@big daddy's house thanks for the tutorials. I just reprogrammed my tire sizes and I was not waiting 5 minutes in-between operations with the key cycled off. How important is that step in the procedure? To leave vehicle off for 5 minutes? Have you or anyone else went to maybe 30 seconds instead of 5 min?
Hey A B, It really depends on the vehicle and also what setting you change.
I use the 5 minutes in my videos because it is what was recommended when this tool first came out.
For some people 30 seconds and/or cycling the truck on and off a few times typically does the trick.
Thanks for watching and your support!
I turn on my DRL on a ram 2018 lonestar silver edition. They are working 100%. I used my turn signals lights for this. Only problem is that the option to turn them on and off doesn't appear on my radio unit under settings. I turned on CustSetMenu 1 daytime running lights CSM> yes. But the setting doesn't show up under the lights menu. Any ideas why this is? Is this setting not compatible with this truck year. I've seen other ram trucks have this option.
I have a 2012 RAM 1500 ST and i don't have the the CBC Features and was wondering is there still a way to enable LEDs with AlfaOBD for it. I tried the R/T LED option and it doesn't work, was looking for some help with it please and thank you.
Hey bro can you do a video on how to reset your computer when you have a tail light blown and then you go to replace it and then nothing turns on in the rear light
Great idea. Thanks
This is a little off subject, I have the same launcher that you have, what ide like to know is what player are you using that has the EQ that's showing in the background of your vid? Thanks in advance. Hope all is well with ya ! :)
No problem.
This is the app i use.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cyphercove.audioglow
Great video! I’ve put switchbacks in my turn signals and can’t seem to get reid of the “hyper flash” inside the truck but is flashing regular at the bulbs, and I keep getting the parking lights out and turn signals out errors. Have you put them on yours yet if so what setting in car configuration are needed?
Hey Jacob, try try setting this:
CBC I/O Usage- driver door ajar switch usage > not set, none
CBC I/O Usage- front passenger door ajar switch usage > not set, none
CBC I/O Usage- left rear door ajar switch usage > left rear lamp diagnostics
CBC I/O Usage- right rear door ajar switch usage > right rear lamp diagnostics
AND THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!
Thanks for the response. I’ve tried this and still am having the bulb out errors and in can hyperflash.
@@jacobhooper9448 Hmmmm....
If you're not in the Rams Forum, sign up and ask the question here
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/
Somebody else may have a work around for you.
Hey Adam it’s me once again. Two things DRL still a no go, so question is did you have to turn on DRL in the radio or the cust fiction in OBD and if you did does it show on the console of the Tesla screen? And since I’m on here led turn signal solutions that you give me before still not working I have used the same bulbs as you since they are working for you since the lights are the same. Starting to think pervious owner wired the lights differently is my issue. Also have you had to add any resistors to stop the switch back low voltage drop out?
Hey Nathan, I just responded to one of your other questions you asked last week, sorry it took so long to get back to you. So in my Tesla style radio I do not see DRL in my functions. I turn it on with alfaOBD and it just flat out worked. are you keeping track of all the changes you're making so you revert back?
So in my particular situation I'm still getting the bulb out on my front turn signals. I think for me it is because I tap the Oleds into my parking lights. I am pretty soon here going to figure out a different way to rewire them so that message goes away. I never had a message when I installed them because I had a 3.5 inch eVic and it is less picky. But soon as I put in the 7-in premium eVic all the sudden it lit up with errors.
So I guess my question is are you sure it is your switchbacks? Have you tried taking the switchbacks out and putting regular halogen bulbs in to see if the air goes away. Where did you tap your OLEDs into?
This is definitely one of those problems that you think is one thing but it's definitely another.
Also are you in the RAM forum?
If not here's the alfaOBD thread.
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/page-1181#post-2328544
Don't be afraid to ask questions is a ton of intelligent people on there.
Do the drl work when in auto mode? Just trying to figure mine out
Yes it works in auto.
However if you have the Tesla style radio, there was an early bug in it where it kept the headlights on all the time. So in this case you would never see the DRLs because the headlights would be on. Phoenix automotive has a fix for it that you can download to a USB and then upload the file to your Tesla style stereo.
Hope this information helps out man.
@@bigdaddyshouse went through alfaobd and double checked all my settings. In auto I have my fog lights set for drl and they are working fine. Thanks for your channel.
That's awesome right hear!
Thank you for your support brother.
Question: Alfaobd has free limited software and a full version that cost ~$57.00. Do I need the full version to activate the DRL?
I just did this but with switchbacks for turn signals, the light was yellow not the white. Not sure if I did something wrong or not. Any info would be helpful thanks
Mine's the same. I can confirm that my globe connectors are for dual filament, however, I'm not getting the white LEDs to light up. Have you had any luck with yours?
I bout a 20 dollar obd and it works screw buying that 100 mx link but I need to figure out to turn off the rear turn signal light out off. I put LEDs in
Great 👍 .. I wanna turn off all chrome, turn off lock horn, how??
Hey, just 1 life,
I'm not sure what you mean by turn off all chrome but turn off horn chirp while locking your vehicle I can help you with sir.
You can check out a few of my alfaOBD videos OR sign up to the RAM forum and check out the alfaOBD thread. Check out page one has a lot of good stuff.
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/page-1181#post-2328544
and then read on for a thousand pages of other fantastic stuff!
Let me know what you think brother.
And I'll see you in the Ram forum.
If I were to purchase the headlamp assembly like yours with the OLED drl’s , after installing them and not changing the turn signal bulbs to led’s and leaving them halogen. Would a) the oled drl strip work and b) would i receive any error messages in cluster c) would I need to buy one of those Obd units? Thanks in advance my dude
Hey Anthony, thanks for your support first off...
So question (a) yes, the OLED strip will work without AlfaOBD. I tapped into the parking lights. (B) NO error message will be received if you have the 3.5 Evic. If you upgraded to the 7 inch evic, you will get a bulb out message. This is something I've been dealing with for a while. I think I'm just going to run the line to the ACC.
Question (c) AlfaOBD is not required to install these headlights as long as you stick to the original halogen setup..
Hope this helps brother
have fun modding this badass truck!
Been meaning to do this. I have the same headlights and connected led bar to the parking light for power like the instructions recommended. Do you know if its possible to use the led bar as your DRL? I'm driving 2018 tradesman with 7 inch evic. I just saw in another comment you said you are having issues with that? Edit, guess I solved this mystery. No way to make them DRL unless I tap into something else.
Hey Starks, It does depend on what you tap into. I happened to tap into my parking lights and I'm probably going to change this to ACC. Because when I installed my 7-in eVic I get that stupid error message and I can't figure out anyway to get rid of it. I've tried a bunch of things. So my conclusion is rewiring to the ACC position.
But if I remember correctly alfaOBD did have a value called light bar for DRL.
However I don't know what pin this is attached to.
You can shoot a question to the guys in the RAM forum see if they can give you a little more information on it.
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/page-1181#post-2328544
thanks for watching brother I appreciate your support!
What do you know about military mode? I have a 2015 Cummins and someone suggested it might keep it from going into limp mode. Not brave enough to turn it on😂
Hi, Thanks for the great video. I'm in France and I have the problem when I actived the turnlight as DRL, the turn light in the back are on. Or I just want the front as DRL
Do you have a solution ?
When u do this on something with cab clearance lights do they come on also or just the turn signals
16 2500 cummins. Already did the global windows down. Wanna do the drl for turn signal but do the cab lights come on or just the turn signal. I have the mod for tow mirror running lights/ turn signal but don't want everything on except the clearance lights. And if u have any other suggestions on what to do. I'm new to this and just got my obd2 reader yesterday
Hey Dk_719, sorry for the late reply brother. I honestly don't know the answer to that. If it's on the same circuit as the running lights they definitely will turn on.
You can always enable it and if you hate it just disable it.
If you decide to give it a shot let me know how it turns out.
I followed your instructions for my 2014 1500 and set it for my high beams! I have projectors and I did do the extra steps for those but had no results what so ever. Should I try low beams or turn signals?
I did turn signals.
To diagnose something I would have to ask a million questions. So if turn signals don't work for you or your not happy with it, ask this question here
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/
We will figure out a solution.
I believe u can’t have high beams as DRL because all trucks I seen have either turn signal or low beams as DRL
great video. just set my fog lamps to my drl. thanks
Thank you for watching!
I'm glad it all worked out.
If you're Canadian, you only gotta change location. Just a heads up. Optional and Canada are the same setting
How can you change location?
@@emmanuelsinoheful it shows you how to it it in this video. Location of DRL
I still haven't DRL. In " auto " lights mode it is off. I have 2017 Sport. Original lights. If I'll change it to position lights or low beam it normal works, also by starting engine by remote key...Can you help me? I tired to changed everything with DRL - europe canada etc, location to optional, dedicated, srt , high beam. It not works 😔 both of headlights are in mint condition
Ive got a '16 1500 and i cant get the DRL to activate. It says change complete and i turn everything off, leave the truck for 5 minutes and still nothing. I got it to change the LED tail lights and windows down but the DRL still not working? Any advice?
DRL only activities when the truck is in drive and with the E-brake not engaged.
My advice would be to go to a place where there is a window and put the truck in drive and see if DRL is actually engaged......
Or have someone else in tbe truck put it in drive and look at it yourself.
Thanks for supporting the channel!
Yea, they still don't work I'm racking my brain lol. Love the channel brother keep the videos coming!
@@thebeast1954 are you a member of the ram forum?
@@bigdaddyshouse I just joined Ram Forum. So apparently my truck decided to take overnight to activate. I checked this morning and everything works. Thanks for the help and quick replies!
@@thebeast1954 awesome! See you in the Forum!
Question: Where did you get your display?
so can you turn them off all the way to where u have to manually turn the knob on a 2019 Tradesmen 2500
You can turn DRL off.
Pretty much just do the opposite of what I did in this video.
Only if your RAM is a 2019 classic. Plus you will need the bypass harness. I have a link for that in my description.
Hi do you have a video on how you wired up your LED bar for DRL?
I actually don't. I put those in a year before I even started UA-cam. I just attached the oled to the parking lights though.
@@bigdaddyshouse that’s what I did but I can’t get them to run as DRL even though I can get my side markers to act as DRL.
Might be dumb question here : If i have push to start.. What setting do I want the ignition to be on for the programming to take effect?
How did you install your drl lights, did you run to the fuse box or did you tap into the wires that lead to the connector and bulb
I didn't install anything. Just enabled it in AlfaOBD.
Ugh......the link in the description to the Ram forum is now 736 pages long and doesn't go to the exact page.
I just put Recon LED lights in my 2020 and the selection I need to make is parking lights. Is that a value to select? I did not see it listed. thanks
Hey travis, unfortunately there is no parking light, it's only blinker.
I and almost everybody has the same problem. Parking lights are white and our blinker is amber.
Unfortunately I or nobody else I have spoke with in the RAM forum has a fix for this.
So I just run my DRL in amber. :(
For now.
Hi I have watched this video before. I had drl activated on my 2010 and used my fog lights. This has worked. However I decided to switch my drl to high beam location. And now I can't get them to illuminate. Truck is a USA version.
I have custom built headlights with switch back in turn signals. I did this and it worked, but I was surprised to see it makes the amber function work and not the white light. Am I doing anything wrong?
Hey Andrew, It is working the way it should. I have the same problem because alfaOBD doesn't offer this function for the parking lights.
It offers DRL for the turn signal lights (which are amber)
A lot of us have been waiting years for an update, so we can enable parking lights as DRL. Then it would be the white light.
Unfortunately for now that's what we have....
Thanks for watching and your support brother.
Hello from Ukraine, wondering if there is a way to change the UConnect multimedia language using Alfa OBD on a 2017 Jeep Cherokee CL? thank you
my DRL aftermarket wont turn on, comes with two connectors which lead to the main connector. high and low beam work but not the drl, should this app be able to fix the problem?
Hello, I installed aftermarket LED headlights w/daytime running light halos on my Canadian built 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The DRL halos work when the car is in park, however, when the car is in drive the high beams come on. Will the AlfaOBD/OBDLink MX+ allow me to program the headlights so the DRL's work properly when the car is in drive (ie. the high beams don't come on)? Thanks.
The short answer is yes, however you said Canadian and if I remember right, it is the law in Canada for daytime running lights to be set as headlights. So changing it would be at your own risk of getting a ticket.
Thanks for watching
@@bigdaddyshouse Thanks for the quick reply! I'm in the States, I bought my Jeep used and later learned it was from Canada. Thanks again.
After I enabled my high beams to come on as my DRL and it all worked great. The only thing I’m not liking is that now as I’m driving and my high beams or on as DRL as they should however when I put my either way left or right blinkers whatever left or right turn signal I’m using will turn off my high beam to that side. Than after I make my turn and turn sign off it goes back on. Is there away around this so my DRL high beam doesn’t do this? It’s not that big of a deal but still bugs me and I’d rather it not do this if possible? I have a Ram 1500 2013
Hey brother man i just upgraded my 2014 dodge rams gaouge cluster to the premium gauge and the miles is off will this forsure be able to help me put the right milage on my cluster id hate to spend more money if not please let me know bro,,thanks
Hey Todd, I'm not going to say for sure, because nothing is for sure in life.. I will say most people have had success with it. some people have had more success with the Windows computer version because their Android tablet or phone was not fast enough to perform the procedure.
you can check out my video here I think it took me 3 or 4 times before I got it to take.
ua-cam.com/video/6XCBQou5oQw/v-deo.html
And if you want other people's opinion on it you can ask here in the RamsForum. www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/
Good luck brother.
I have a 2020 ram 1500 slt classic and I just added factory fog lights and I connected the cables in pin 2 and 3 my question is how could I enable that option so I can use my fog lights.
If I have a 2012 with 2013 headlights with drl , will this make them come on with my truck, not the headlights
Yes sir.
Check out page one on the alfaOBD thread.
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/page-1181#post-2328544
And feel free to ask questions when the thread. We are all here to help.
Thanks for watching brother!
Hey man, I installed the Spyder tail lights and I've been trying to fix the "left tail light out" problem but the message at the dash won't go away, I enabled the LED tell light, LED rear turning light, LED stop lights, basically all the rear lights are set to LED not but the message on the dash still shows. What can I do at this point?
Hey Carlos, The spyder tail lights, I installed in my other video, which I assume you were talking about have resistors already installed in them. So if you're using afaOBD You need to revert back to halogen. That should clear up all your codes.
Will this work for my dodge journey 2016? M here in NEw Zealand but it’s just weird coz my journey has the option to turn it on/off the drl but it seems it hasn’t been activated. Had some check it outside when it’s in motion vit still not lighting up. This could be my lige saver here haha
I don't know what your local laws are but I looked up in the alfaOBD app Dodge journey and the CBC features DRL configuration is in there. So I don't see why it wouldn't work.
I would do a little research first though and maybe find yourself a Dodge journey forum to join and ask them questions.
Thanks for your support brother!
Possible to do just parking light? I didn't see it as an option.
Not that I'm aware of sir.
I am gonna be putting in some switch backs pretty soon here and messing around with alfaobd and wires more...
Do you know how to get the bulb out light off with HIDs? HIDs only use 1 output on the HID harness so 1 light is always disconnected. Thanks
Do you have AlfaOBD?
Yes sir
@@tonyharwood4179 ok good.
I don't have HIDs but I do remember some talk about it in the Rams forum. Something high power discharge to be sat as yes. Also removing all and ballast that came with the HIDs.
I would ask here to make for sure.
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/
I'm installing Morimotto XB's if I use the DRL harness then the DRL bar will light up without the truck in drive.
I doubt it, if it's connected as DRL. DRL is only engaged when the truck is in Drive.
You might want to ask this question here to see if anybody else has experience doing it.
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/page-881#post-2133535
Thanks for watching!
Yep I installed them without the drl harness and the light when in drive during the day and at night which is perfect. I don’t want them on all the time. Now I can cycle them on and off at night.
I have a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 I just purchased OBDlink MX+ and run AlfaOBD windows version and any configuration chnage I have tried i get a Service failed action not availble in active diagnostics session? I have tried everything I did get the fog light drpoout to work after multiple times of trying it? Hope you have an answer?
I figure it out it was my Norotn Antivirus not allowing the AlfaOBD to work correctly!
So I have a Canadian truck and it already has DRL's for the Canadian setting so what all I have to do is go in and change what location I want my DRL at then and it would work?
Hi I’m in Canada I have a 2019 ram 1500 classic would DRL lamp Location change work on my truck ?
Hi. I recently bought a program to have my DRLs on my ram 1500 Laramie on when I put it to drive. But now I want to get rid of them cuz I have switchbacks. When I put my truck to drive, the DRL turns to yellow instead of white. I rather have white than amber. Can AlfaOBD disable my DRLs? Like turn them off and make my headlights back to normal?
Yes, AlfaOBD can turn off DRL as well as turn it on.
All you really have to do is pretty much the opposite of what I did in this video to turn them off.
Hi again. Did you get your switchbacks working? I have factory projector headlights with switchbacks. I did everything in the video but my switchbacks didn’t seem to work. 🤔
Thanks!
@@Fang94356 i remember you 😉
so I haven't had a chance to do the video on installing my switchbacks yet. They're literally sitting in my garage on the counter along with about eight more projects LOL
but I feel like I'm going to have the same problem when I install my switchbacks because daytime running lights are actually connected the blinker... www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/
Ask this question in the ram forum. I bet someone had found a workaround.
Hey, you probably say this somewhere, but what headlights are those?
I'm only able to find MX+ on amazon & ebay but no luck to find MX. Is MX+ gonna work fully with ALFAOBD? I only use Android.
Yes sir.
Do you have to find a Alpha OBDLINK MX for Dodge/Ram? Only see ones for Ford/GM.
This is the exact one I bought.
amzn.to/2Cvb032
Thanks for your support brother!
I have a 16 sport and ive tried enabling the DRL to the turn signal, are they supposed to be lit at all times? I dont see a difference and thinking its not taking the changes.
DRL only activates while in drive. So you can only see the light if you have someone else in the truck and have them put in drive. E brake must be disengaged also. Even in drive, if the e-brake is on the lights will disengage.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for subbing!
Is there a way to make the turn signals on the mirrors be the DRLs?
Which aftermarket headlights did you go with?
Curious since you have a 2014 why you don’t select the one that says 2014 instead of 2013 to 2017?
If you choose dedicated what would it control?
Hey man so I got the alpharex g2 pro headlights and when I turn the key to run my DRL’s turn off during the day. Will this help with that? Also I have my headlights on auto
DRL will only work when the car is in drive. If you are in park, it will not show up. And also if the parking brake on while you are in drive, it will not show up.
If you want more information on what alfaOBD can do for your truck check out this site.
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/page-1181#post-2328544
sign up and feel free to ask questions, we are all eager to help.
Thanks for watching Cole.
That's not your drl that's auto lights they come on when dark and shut off when bright
@@johnw6038 I figured it out for my fuse tap I needed another fuse to have my drls work but thank you
Do you know what the difference is between Canada/ Europe/ Optional DRL?
Great question!
Optional means just that. gives you the option to turn it on or off at will.
In Canada it is law they have to have DRL on all the time. So there is no option to turn it off. I'm not really sure what Europe has going on though maybe somebody else can chime in.
Or you can ask the fine folks in the RAM forum
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/
Thanks for watching and your support.
Any idea how to add your fogs to your DRL?
Yes sir I do.
CBC Features-DRL Lamp Location
Set to: Fog Lamp DRL
Thanks for your support Tito!
When activating drl as turn signals does it also light the mirror turn signals as drls?
Damn Bryce that's a good question! I honestly don't know, cuz i don't have turn signals in my mirrors.
I would ask the Rams forum here....
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/page-881#post-2133535
Thanks for the support brother!
No you’ll have to hot wire them to the parking lights aka running lights
I'm dumb, I can't get it to work on my 2017 with projectors. I tried to find that post on the RamForum but 10K post and I can't locate it. Your screen shot appears that it scrolls down more so I am wondering if I need to do more steps. Have a drink link that post or a post number? Thanks.
Signed up. Found it. Still no working :( I can't see it in the lights setting for DRL ?
Nevermind. Took 20 mins to show.
@@mikehartrumph4241 I'm glad you got it Mike!
That is the funny thing with AlfaOBD. sometimes you have to cycle the truck a few times to see it working...
I have a 2018 with factory projectors and I want to make the fog lights the DRL. Any tips or links? I watched the video here but am confused on what extra steps I need to do. Thanks!
Hey John, The extra items you have to enable are in that screenshot at the end of my video.
You can also find the same write-up in the RAM forum/alfaOBD thread on page 1.
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/page-1181#post-2328544
Hope this helps out brother.
And thanks for your support man!
Will I get any codes thrown if I just buy the same headlights and plug and play?
Hey Rick! So from experience i can tell you no codes will be thrown if you have the 3. 5" Evic. Soon as i installed my 7" Evic i got 2 codes.
I plan on fixing this soon by tapping into the ACC in the fuse box instead of the parking lights.
Another note, these headlights will only work for quads not for factory projectors.
Happy Modding and thank you for your support!
Would this work on a 2019 rebel in canada? I want the drl off!
I've been trying to change my country code to US from Canada (I'm in Idaho) and TURN OFF the DRL... no success. The only thing I have been able to accomplish is to turn off the horn honk when enabling the alarm.
Hey Steven, that can definitely be done with alfaOBD.
I'm assuming you've already read through the RAM forum to make sure you have all the proper equipment for your particular Ram truck. If not here's the link sir.
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/page-1375
Scroll to page one and start there.
And don't be afraid to ask questions in the forum.
Hope this helps brother
Will any obd scanner work or does it need to be an obd link?
I put in the alpharex lights. At first the drl and blinkers worked. After a few minutes only the headlight on the right side lit up. Any suggestions?
I bought a bafx brand one I've read people are using. I'm waiting for the sgm bypass to come, then will verify. But I think it was $22. **EDIT** Yes, the bafx one works. No issues!
Hey Erik, so any scanner itself will never be able to change any values. this works in two parts. Or 3 parts if you have a 2018 or 2019 to 2021 classic. If you have a classic you need the bypass harness.
If you don't own a 2018 to 2021 classic then all you will need is....
The OBD2 MX: this is the preferred device because it has work flawlessly with many others and myself. However you may be able to get most functions to work with a cheaper version. But I just go with what works every time.
Then you'll need the alfaOBD app, which will cost you 50 bucks on the play store.
I hope I didn't make this more confusing.
I have a bunch of videos on this, check some of them out.
Thanks for support brother!
@@bigdaddyshouse great advice man. Go with something proven to work!
@@bigdaddyshouse are you saying the DT trucks don't need the bypass?
Not DT only DS.
I know it can be confusing but RAM decided not to get rid of its fourth gen trucks quite yet. These newer trucks 2019-2021 are marked as classic. If you have a classic version alfaOBD will work with a bypass harness.
If you have the new DT version AKA a RAM 5th generation alfaOBD will not work.
Hopefully I didn't make that more confusing......
can I disable drl i'm in canada and the led starts flickering in drl for reflector type headlights.
Yeah you can disable it. I think you have to change your country code.
I would check with local law enforcement though, I think it's a requirement in Canada which is why it's on.
You could get a ton of information here
www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd.123982/page-1181#post-2328544
Check out page one for settings.
Thanks for watching and your support brother!
Work on Dodge Charger 2015?
I dont see the cbc section on my alpha obd on a 2011 ram 2500
What radio is that???