{"product_id":"hella-009496801-9496-3-led-oblong-drl-kit","title":"Hella 009496801 9496 Series 3-LED Oblong Daytime Running Light Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Hella 009496801 is the 9496 Series daytime running light kit, a set of two oblong lamps with three high-output LEDs each. It's a universal 9-33V system that adds clean, always-on front lighting to a truck, tow rig, or trailer, and it comes with the control unit, wiring harness, and mounting hardware to wire it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaytime running lights aren't just a European styling trend anymore. They make you easier to see on the highway, and on a truck that's towing a boat or a heavy trailer, being seen is half the battle. The Hella 009496801 is Hella's 9496 Series kit, a matched set of two oblong LED lamps that mount to the front of just about anything with 12 or 24 volts. Three high-output LEDs per lamp, a clear lens, and a chrome housing that lines up with the look of modern main and auxiliary lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what you actually get in the box. Two oblong lamps with mounting brackets, one control unit with a wiring harness, universal mounting hardware, and the instructions. The control unit is the part that makes this a real DRL kit and not just a pair of accessory lights. It switches the lamps on with the ignition and dims or cuts them when your headlights come on, which is how the SAE and ECE regulations expect a daytime running light to behave. You wire it in once and forget about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electrical side is friendly. These run on anything from 9 to 33 volts, so the same kit works on a 12V pickup or a 24V rig without any changes. Draw is low, about 5 watts per lamp, so you're not taxing the charging system or hunting for a heavy-gauge feed. That low draw is why so many folks put these on trailers and tow vehicles. You get bright, modern front lighting without rewiring half the truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting is flexible. The brackets let you set the lamps upright on a bumper or bull bar, or hang them pendant-style underneath, so you can work around a grille, a winch, or a brush guard. The oblong shape is compact and sits low, which keeps it out of the way and out of the line of your existing lights. On a flat bumper the bracket sits clean. On a curved or contoured surface you'll want to check the fit before you drill, since the base is flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is a weekend afternoon for most folks. Pick your two mounting spots, get them level with each other so the lights look right, and run the harness back to a switched ignition source through the control unit. Ground both lamps to clean bare metal, not a painted or rusty spot, and you'll avoid the flicker that plagues cheap accessory lights. If you're mounting on a trailer or anywhere exposed, put a dab of dielectric grease on the connectors and bed the exterior screws so road spray and weather stay out of the threads. Add an inline fuse on the feed even though the draw is small. It's cheap insurance and it protects the harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on where these shine and where they don't. This is a daytime running light kit, first and foremost. It's built to be seen, to mark the front of your vehicle and add a layer of daytime conspicuity. It is not a driving light or an off-road spotlight, so don't expect it to throw a beam down a dark trail. If you want presence, cleaner styling, and the safety bump of always-on front lighting on a tow vehicle or trailer, this is exactly the right tool. If you're after long-range night lighting, that's a different lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHella has been building vehicle lighting for a very long time, and the 9496 kit carries SAE, DOT, and ECE approvals, so it's road-legal and it plays nice with inspection. The LED design means no bulbs to replace down the road and instant-on light every time you turn the key. Wire it in with a decent inline fuse, bed any exterior fasteners against water intrusion, and this kit will do its job season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree high-output LEDs per lamp for bright, even daytime conspicuity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUniversal 9-33V operation runs on both 12V and 24V vehicles with no changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow 5-watt draw per lamp keeps the load off your charging system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes a control unit and wiring harness that switches the lamps with the ignition and dims them with the headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOblong chrome housing with a clear lens that matches modern main and auxiliary light styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrackets mount the lamps upright or pendant-style to work around grilles, winches, and brush guards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSAE, DOT, and ECE approved for road-legal daytime running light use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLED design means no bulbs to replace and instant-on light every time\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips as a complete set of two lamps with mounting hardware and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Hella Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in the Hella 009496801 kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou get two oblong LED lamps with mounting brackets, one control unit with a wiring harness, universal mounting hardware, and installation instructions. It's a complete kit, so you don't need to source a separate controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill this work on a 24-volt vehicle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The kit is rated for 9 to 33 volts, so the same lamps and control unit run on a 12V truck or a 24V rig without any changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much power does each lamp draw?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAbout 5 watts per lamp. That's a low enough draw that you can tie into an existing fused circuit, though we'd still add an inline fuse on the feed for peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the control unit actually do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's what makes these true daytime running lights. The control unit turns the lamps on with the ignition and dims or cuts them when you switch on your headlights, which is how SAE and ECE rules expect a DRL to behave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre these daytime running lights or driving lights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey're daytime running lights, built to make the front of your vehicle more visible during the day. They're not off-road driving or spot lights, so they won't throw a long beam down a dark trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I mount these upside down under the bumper?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The brackets support both upright and pendant-style mounting, so you can hang them below a bumper or set them up top to work around a grille or winch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre these street legal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe kit carries SAE, DOT, and ECE approvals, so it's designed to be road-legal as a daytime running light. Local rules on aftermarket lighting vary, so it's worth a quick check with your state or provincial regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo the LEDs ever need replacing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The LEDs are sealed into the lamp, so there are no bulbs to swap. 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