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how can i fit the led drl decoder inside the cover?

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Old 06-09-14, 10:10 PM
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Default how can i fit the led drl decoder inside the cover?

Hello! guys i have a problem.
so i installed the LED DRL and it works but the problem is that i cant fit the decoder inside the cover.
what did you guys do?


thanks!
Old 06-09-14, 11:44 PM
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Wedge it in between the light and the housing and it'll go right in and sit right inside... Dont be afraid to give it a little push when I had mine thats what I did. There's plenty of room right inside the housing underneath the high beams
Old 06-10-14, 12:34 AM
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Do you have the same one as mine? I cant fit it in there
Old 06-10-14, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by metaleckz
Do you have the same one as mine? I cant fit it in there
I had the bigger ones from iJDMtoy so yours should be easier to fit in
Old 06-10-14, 01:30 AM
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I broke the case off and wrap mine with electrical tape.
Old 06-10-14, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Raybean
I broke the case off and wrap mine with electrical tape.
I did the same thing after relentlessly trying to make the entire decoder fit inside the housing. It's been several months since the install and everything is still working perfectly.
Old 06-10-14, 07:13 AM
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i made a little cut on the cover to let the wires slide through the cover. i tried pushing it in, but i had auto leveling headlights and it wouldn't let the lights go down as it was in the way when i pushed it into the housing.
Old 06-10-14, 08:53 AM
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I just left the covers off....Probably shouldn't do that huh? LOL
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Originally Posted by Joelseff
I just left the covers off....Probably shouldn't do that huh? LOL
I heard thats bad. it will fog up your headlights lol
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Originally Posted by metaleckz
I heard thats bad. it will fog up your headlights lol
Yes it will
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Originally Posted by metaleckz
I heard thats bad. it will fog up your headlights lol
Yah I figured. I am gonna crack the boxes open and just e-tape it and stuff them in. I just hate to take all that crap off just to get to them ...I did forget to install my polarg city lights so it has to be done anyway
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Originally Posted by tbulsara
i made a little cut on the cover to let the wires slide through the cover. i tried pushing it in, but i had auto leveling headlights and it wouldn't let the lights go down as it was in the way when i pushed it into the housing.
This is what I did. Thanks!
Old 06-11-14, 02:24 PM
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anyone have pix of the decoder with box open?
Old 06-11-14, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by metaleckz
I heard thats bad. it will fog up your headlights lol
Mine have been this way since Feb. and my headlights aren't fogged.

They're sealed just fine, the covers are just there because Lexus wanted to keep up with the clean non exposed engine bay theme.
Old 06-11-14, 03:52 PM
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I managed to fit mine in on the side, took a few tries to get the right angle, but it went in and I was able to close both covers.


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