Alpha Rex headlights

[theanswer3]

Someone on a ranger group on Facebook just posted pros. They do look really good. I think I read they did swap in leds.

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[theanswer3]

I also asked some specific questions about the install that he answered. He does say he is trying out 2 different led sets to see which work best.

 

[thellamafarm]

So if im following, the DRL module is kinda pointless right? There really isn't a need for it?

 

[theanswer3]

So if im following, the DRL module is kinda pointless right? There really isn't a need for it?

I'm not sure about the upper ones but someone who installed the pros said it allows the drl to be on without the lights being on. I saw it both ways and I will be installing it. Alphatex also said to use fuse location 24 under the hood.

 

[Gizmokid2005]

So if im following, the DRL module is kinda pointless right? There really isn't a need for it?

I'm not sure about the upper ones but someone who installed the pros said it allows the drl to be on without the lights being on. I saw it both ways and I will be installing it. Alphatex also said to use fuse location 24 under the hood.

You do *not* need the DRL module.

Per my prior comments, the DRL module provides you with:

1. LED bars on as soon as the ignition is on (so lights do not need to be on).
2. Powering the startup sequence in the LUXX and NOVA lights without the lights needing to be on.
3. Dimming the LED bar when your stock DRLs (headlights in auto mode) come on (but the LED bar will not light with stock standard DRLs, they need parking lights at minimum to activate).

Alpharex said to use fuse #24, because I gave them that information this morning. Note that if you are using the under-the-hood fuse box, you will need to modify the box to allow for the fuse tap to run through it (this alters the seal of the box, so it may not be for you depending on how you feel). I just tapped into my existing ignition source for my custom distribution box to get the same result.

 

[Nollie]

I'm not sure about the upper ones but someone who installed the pros said it allows the drl to be on without the lights being on. I saw it both ways and I will be installing it. Alphatex also said to use fuse location 24 under the hood.

Here's the DRL on the Luxx.

While I have the Luxx, I'm still interested in how the Pro with LEDs look. Wonder if the cutoff is the same which would be a cool option (and possibly better than the Luxx with the ability to change bulbs ).

 

[Frenchy]

Here's the DRL on the Luxx.

While I have the Luxx, I'm still interested in how the Pro with LEDs look. Wonder if the cutoff is the same which would be a cool option (and possibly better than the Luxx with the ability to change bulbs ).

I wont argue that it is between the luxx and the Pro for me. I'm curious pf the lumen output of the luxx is on each projector?

 

[Gizmokid2005]

Here's the DRL on the Luxx.

While I have the Luxx, I'm still interested in how the Pro with LEDs look. Wonder if the cutoff is the same which would be a cool option (and possibly better than the Luxx with the ability to change bulbs ).

And with this, there's one thing to be clear about.

"DRL" is used in two ways here. Alpharex calls their module the "DRL" module, however, that has almost no interaction with the *vehicle DRL*. Stock DRL is low-voltage low-beam activation (with switch in auto mode), which works with or without the DRL module from alpha. The impact of the DRL module to the headlights is to dim the DRL when vehicle DRL (low-beams) are triggered, and to manage the startup sequence without turning lights on.

 

[Frenchy]

And with this, there's one thing to be clear about.

"DRL" is used in two ways here. Alpharex calls their module the "DRL" module, however, that has almost no interaction with the *vehicle DRL*. Stock DRL is low-voltage low-beam activation (with switch in auto mode), which works with or without the DRL module from alpha. The impact of the DRL module to the headlights is to dim the DRL when vehicle DRL (low-beams) are triggered, and to manage the startup sequence without turning lights on.

So just to help dumb this down for others and making sure I'm understanding correctly the driving light module is only going to dim the alpha Rex driving lights when the vehicle driving lights come on correct? And if we do not hook up the driving light module it will not do this?

 

[Nollie]

And with this, there's one thing to be clear about.

"DRL" is used in two ways here. Alpharex calls their module the "DRL" module, however, that has almost no interaction with the *vehicle DRL*. Stock DRL is low-voltage low-beam activation (with switch in auto mode), which works with or without the DRL module from alpha. The impact of the DRL module to the headlights is to dim the DRL when vehicle DRL (low-beams) are triggered, and to manage the startup sequence without turning lights on.

Yeah I'll be honest that I've been a bit confused on what is what with DRL. This picture was with the lights off but when I turn the lights to auto during the day I perceive a brightness difference between on during the day and actually on. I'll try to test it more tomorrow.

 

[Gizmokid2005]

So just to help dumb this down for others and making sure I'm understanding correctly the driving light module is only going to dim the alpha Rex driving lights when the vehicle driving lights come on correct? And if we do not hook up the driving light module it will not do this?

Correct, because if you do not hook up the DRL module, there will be *NO* LED bar. That will only trigger with lights being in the on position (at least parking lights).

Yeah I'll be honest that I've been a bit confused on what is what with DRL. This picture was with the lights off but when I turn the lights to auto during the day I perceive a brightness difference between on during the day and actually on. I'll try to test it more tomorrow.

So, you're right. It's pretty close to how you describe it.

With the module installed, the LED bar will come on as soon as the ignition gets power. It will stay at that given brightness (full) until the vehicle DRLs trigger (switch in auto and put in gear) or some lights are turned on (parking or full). In either case, the LED will dim upon activation.

I'm happy to help answer questions, I did a lot of tinkering during install yesterday to answer questions that Alpha couldn't even answer for me about their own product.

 

[Frenchy]

Correct, because if you do not hook up the DRL module, there will be *NO* LED bar. That will only trigger with lights being in the on position (at least parking lights).

So, you're right. It's pretty close to how you describe it.

With the module installed, the LED bar will come on as soon as the ignition gets power. It will stay at that given brightness (full) until the vehicle DRLs trigger (switch in auto and put in gear) or some lights are turned on (parking or full). In either case, the LED will dim upon activation.

I'm happy to help answer questions, I did a lot of tinkering during install yesterday to answer questions that Alpha couldn't even answer for me about their own product.

So if you don't even have the driving light module installed whatsoever those extra lights won't even power up? I thought those were also used as the turn signal at the same time? Obviously a little bit of a different function

 

[Gizmokid2005]

So if you don't even have the driving light module installed whatsoever those extra lights won't even power up? I thought those were also used as the turn signal at the same time? Obviously a little bit of a different function

Reread my post a bit. Without the alpharex DRL module, they will only power on when the assemblies receive power (so parking or full lights).

Essentially the Alpharex DRL module is the "shortcut" to powering the LED bars, otherwise they fall back to the standard harness which provides no power until lights are turned on.

 

[Frenchy]

Reread my post a bit. Without the alpharex DRL module, they will only power on when the assemblies receive power (so parking or full lights).

Essentially the Alpharex DRL module is the "shortcut" to powering the LED bars, otherwise they fall back to the standard harness which provides no power until lights are turned on.

Okay now it makes sense. Some of the write-ups didn't quite make sense so that's why I had to ask.

 

[Gizmokid2005]

Okay now it makes sense. Some of the write-ups didn't quite make sense so that's why I had to ask.

Yeah, it's a lot, especially because they call it a DRL module even though that's...not really what it does. lol.

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