Signature Lux amber (lava) daytime running lights

[KayaPayaPigDog]

I got them installed and it was a serious pain to get to some of the screws… wish I had the flexible 1/4” extension. Looks freaking rad! Gonna edit the install video and post tomorrow but here’s a preview!


Ranger Raptor with Amber Running Lights from Signature Lux

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[Peter949]

Got them today and awaiting installation instructions myself.

 

[KayaPayaPigDog]

Got them today and awaiting installation instructions myself.

I’ll be posting my personal install video tomorrow and I’ll send some instructions to signature lux as well for them to put together as hard copy instructions as well. Good luck!

 

[0ak9]

Just the video I was waiting for! I can always depend on flaberdoopin 🫡

 

[Garaged]

They look good. Waiting for your install video.

However, still concerned about the comment underneath the video about them not working the way they should when the truck is running (but not remote started)... And this other comment on the FB group that seems to hint at the same thing:

"
DO NOT BUY THE SIGNATURE LUX Lava DRL conversion!! It does not work on US trucks and requires permanent modification of your headlights.

I bought the kit and had to remove a locating pin from the heatsink to get the new boards mounted. When the truck is running, they do not work but they work when the truck is unlocked and remote started."

And this other comment on the same FB ranger raptor group thread saying they sent out an install hold request (see attached picture)
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19UXqv9adX/

Not saying I agree with the do not buy comment, because I'm definitely thinking about it.

 

[KayaPayaPigDog]

They look good. Waiting for your install video.

However, still concerned about the comment underneath the video about them not working the way they should when the truck is running (but not remote started)... And this other comment on the FB group that seems to hint at the same thing:

"
DO NOT BUY THE SIGNATURE LUX Lava DRL conversion!! It does not work on US trucks and requires permanent modification of your headlights.

I bought the kit and had to remove a locating pin from the heatsink to get the new boards mounted. When the truck is running, they do not work but they work when the truck is unlocked and remote started."

And this other comment on the same FB ranger raptor group thread saying they sent out an install hold request (see attached picture)
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19UXqv9adX/

Not saying I agree with the do not buy comment, because I'm definitely thinking about it.

Couple answers to your comments. First off, you do have to remove the 3rd little aluminum tab on the heat sink to get the new modules to fit, but it is nothing more than a finned block of aluminum with one threaded hole and 3 small posts (two big and one small). i just took a pair of pliers and bent it off at the base, super easy, you would be able to mount the originals back on no problem, honestly i'm not sure why the third post was in there in the first place, the other two guide holes are more than enough to hold the board in place while tightening the screw and it doesn't provide any additional cooling. As for the lights not working when running, that is not the case, i'm guessing the guy was checking by himself and put the truck in park after driving it and checked. In park during the day, the daytime running lights are off no matter what module you have as i understand it. but when you put it back in drive, they come back on. that is a function of the truck, not the light module. possibly something that can be changed in forscan (similar to the fog lights turning off when the high beams are on, seems strange but can be changed in forscan). I'll be posting the video of the install today when i get home from work and have time to edit it and i'l go into all of this there as well as showing the little tab you have to remove. the other option would be to drill through the copper on the board, but that seemed like a way bigger change than simply taking the 3rd tab off. Hopefully t hat answers your questions! Cheers.

 

[KayaPayaPigDog]

Adding a few additional things I have figured out. For the guy who says his aren't working at all, there is a setting in the menu to turn your DTR off, maybe that is the problem. Also, it is a Ford/Lincoln thing that when your vehicle is in park and the sun is out and the auto headlights are detecting enough light for the lights to be off, the daytime running lights will be off, but the second you take it out of park (drive, neutral or reverse) they come on. if you were putting your truck in park during the day and walking in front to see them, they won't be on in auto mode... that's just a ford thing, not a signature lux thing. I confirmed this with my wife Aviator and I saw an F-150 parking and the DTR turned off 2-3 seconds before his truck shut down, guessing when he put it into park. hope this is helpful

 

[Afkjax]

Looking forward to the install videos as I just got my "Your order has cleared customs" notification today.

I'll also add, our DRLs turn off when using the turn signal, (only the side that is actively blinking) and I'll be looking to change this in forscan. Definitely appreciate all of the communication and guides being thrown up!

 

[JustNick]

Glad to see a confirmation that they're nowhere near as red as the stock photos suggested. Def will be picking them up now

 

[Garaged]

Couple answers to your comments. First off, you do have to remove the 3rd little aluminum tab on the heat sink to get the new modules to fit, but it is nothing more than a finned block of aluminum with one threaded hole and 3 small posts (two big and one small). i just took a pair of pliers and bent it off at the base, super easy, you would be able to mount the originals back on no problem, honestly i'm not sure why the third post was in there in the first place, the other two guide holes are more than enough to hold the board in place while tightening the screw and it doesn't provide any additional cooling. As for the lights not working when running, that is not the case, i'm guessing the guy was checking by himself and put the truck in park after driving it and checked. In park during the day, the daytime running lights are off no matter what module you have as i understand it. but when you put it back in drive, they come back on. that is a function of the truck, not the light module. possibly something that can be changed in forscan (similar to the fog lights turning off when the high beams are on, seems strange but can be changed in forscan). I'll be posting the video of the install today when i get home from work and have time to edit it and i'l go into all of this there as well as showing the little tab you have to remove. the other option would be to drill through the copper on the board, but that seemed like a way bigger change than simply taking the 3rd tab off. Hopefully t hat answers your questions! Cheers.

Thank you very much for the detailed answer. That assuages my concerns. I'll wait for your install video

 

[smokinjoe64]

@KayaPayaPigDog just wanna state, really appreciate your efforts and commitment to Gen6 RR Community... sharing a plethora of 'early adapter' informative feedback along with outstanding install vids. That said, with consideration of your other YT vids, I've purchased SL running and fog lights along with other bits with favorable results...please with performance, value and their warranty offerings.

Yeah so, the outcome for SL Amber DLRs looks promising. However, "Devil in the details", right?
> Install - Eager to see your take, especially since SL essentially issued a 'stop order' for US spec RRs; implications remain unclear...let's see how it goes?

 

[Garaged]

@KayaPayaPigDog just wanna state, really appreciate your efforts and commitment to Gen6 RR Community... sharing a plethora of 'early adapter' informative feedback along with outstanding install vids. That said, with consideration of your other YT vids, I've purchased SL running and fog lights along with other bits with favorable results...please with performance, value and their warranty offerings.

Yeah so, the outcome for SL Amber DLRs looks promising. However, "Devil in the details", right?
> Install - Eager to see your take, especially since SL essentially issued a 'stop order' for US spec RRs; implications remain unclear...let's see how it goes?

His install video is already up on his YouTube page
Small fingers and a second set of hands.

 

[NASSTY]

especially since SL essentially issued a 'stop order' for US spec RRs; implications remain unclear...let's see how it goes?

I wasn't aware of that. I received an email from them saying to hold off on the installation of the Lava DRL conversion kit until you receive the installation manual.

 

[KayaPayaPigDog]

@KayaPayaPigDog just wanna state, really appreciate your efforts and commitment to Gen6 RR Community... sharing a plethora of 'early adapter' informative feedback along with outstanding install vids. That said, with consideration of your other YT vids, I've purchased SL running and fog lights along with other bits with favorable results...please with performance, value and their warranty offerings.

Yeah so, the outcome for SL Amber DLRs looks promising. However, "Devil in the details", right?
> Install - Eager to see your take, especially since SL essentially issued a 'stop order' for US spec RRs; implications remain unclear...let's see how it goes?

Hey brother! They are awesome and I have been chatting with SL a lot over the past 2 days. Hopefully they will get some instructions out shortly but they do work and you shouldn’t have any issue getting them to work if you are brave enough to give it a shot. If you are near DC I’d be happy to help you out! Cheers

 

[KayaPayaPigDog]

I wasn't aware of that. I received an email from them saying to hold off on the installation of the Lava DRL conversion kit until you receive the installation manual.

Maybe I was the test case but they work great! Install is kinda tough but doable with lots of time and small hands and maybe a few beers haha

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