350h puddle lights
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350h puddle lights
I cant seem to find any threads on this. Does anyone know if I can get these installed on a base model 350h. I see a covering on the doors and no wires behind it and no lights, but I saw a picture somewhere where someone also just had the cover wand was able to install puddle lights from amazon.
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I cant seem to find any threads on this. Does anyone know if I can get these installed on a base model 350h. I see a covering on the doors and no wires behind it and no lights, but I saw a picture somewhere where someone also just had the cover wand was able to install puddle lights from amazon.
Last edited by LStoneX; Oct 25, 2022 at 09:52 PM.
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You can add Puddle lamps to any NX
YMMV,
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That doesn't make sense for two reasons : (1) to have multiple wiring harnesses would be very costly and time consuming for Lexus to install based on level of trim base, premium, luxury, (2) you can configure puddle lamps with the online configurator on the base level of trim. You do not need to have premium or luxury trim to add puddle lamps.
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OP said he didn't find any wiring behind the cover. This implies that either the wiring is not there or OP did not look properly.
I don't have the base NX350h and I did not configure puddle lamps in my vehicle when I ordered. I added aftermarket puddle lamps after I took delivery.
Besides, I am in Canada and it is a well known fact that though assembled in the same plant, American and Canadian NX have distinct differences.
@ OP, my comment is based on my Canadian NX experience.
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That doesn't make sense for two reasons : (1) to have multiple wiring harnesses would be very costly and time consuming for Lexus to install based on level of trim base, premium, luxury, (2) you can configure puddle lamps with the online configurator on the base level of trim. You do not need to have premium or luxury trim to add puddle lamps.
YMMV,
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YMMV,
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Not entirely accurate, but I'm not in the mood to go down a long winded path of why.
OP said he didn't find any wiring behind the cover. This implies that either the wiring is not there or OP did not look properly.
I don't have the base NX350h and I did not configure puddle lamps in my vehicle when I ordered. I added aftermarket puddle lamps after I took delivery.
Besides, I am in Canada and it is a well known fact that though assembled in the same plant, American and Canadian NX have distinct differences.
@ OP, my comment is based on my Canadian NX experience.
OP said he didn't find any wiring behind the cover. This implies that either the wiring is not there or OP did not look properly.
I don't have the base NX350h and I did not configure puddle lamps in my vehicle when I ordered. I added aftermarket puddle lamps after I took delivery.
Besides, I am in Canada and it is a well known fact that though assembled in the same plant, American and Canadian NX have distinct differences.
@ OP, my comment is based on my Canadian NX experience.
Peace and Goodwill!
YMMV,
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I cant seem to find any threads on this. Does anyone know if I can get these installed on a base model 350h. I see a covering on the doors and no wires behind it and no lights, but I saw a picture somewhere where someone also just had the cover wand was able to install puddle lights from amazon.
OP, @gerardz even on the base NX it appears the puddle lamp wiring should be there. I am sorry you are having trouble locating it.
Here is a video on how to install:
YMMV,
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OP, @gerardz even on the base NX it appears the puddle lamp wiring should be there. I am sorry you are having trouble locating it.
Here is a video on how to install: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kyRqMLoP78 I hope it helps
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Here is a video on how to install: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kyRqMLoP78 I hope it helps
YMMV,
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I don't believe the base NX350h has the wiring for the puddle lights installed from the factory. In the higher trims (read Premium & Luxury in Canada) though the lights aren't there, the wiring is there and you can buy an aftermarket light that fits perfectly. The UltraLuxury and Executive Trims in Canada have the puddle lights installed from the factory.
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I cant seem to find any threads on this. Does anyone know if I can get these installed on a base model 350h. I see a covering on the doors and no wires behind it and no lights, but I saw a picture somewhere where someone also just had the cover wand was able to install puddle lights from amazon.
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Everyone can install Side Puddle Lights ( or rear :O )
Let the puddle lights
shine 
Peace and good will to all.
YMMV,
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Yep, that what I have been saying all along. Glad at least someone, you @kovalsky07 , understood what I was saying. Peace brother.
Let the puddle lights shine
Peace and good will to all.
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Let the puddle lights
shine Peace and good will to all.
YMMV,
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if your car has the wiring it will be plugged into the blank cover. Mine was plugged into the blank. Ultra luxury in Canada.
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My ultra luxury 350 doesn't have the puddle light either. The cover is a bit recessed. Does any know how to pry open it? I worry that it will drop inside the door panel. Did anyone install puddle light themselves?
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Don't worry; you're not gonna break the cover. It's not that flimsy. Go here for all the info you need:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nx-...le-lights.html