OK cool... Hopefully once they do one install, they will know how to do it, and then they won't take so long for subsequent installs...

 

got mine installed today...they told me they were going to hook it up to the dome light..although i dont think they did because when i turn the dome light off the scuff plates remain on..i think they hooked them to the footwell lighting..i'm going to ask on monday when they are open..i think they shouldve told me this instead of letting me think they were going to be hooked to the dome light..oh and i didnt have it done at my normal shop i had it done at audio designs in hicksville

 

my scuff plates are still in the trunk

 

Is it possible to hook into the door and foot well lighting to get this to work like stock? The foot well lighting would provide the power while the door mechanism would provide the "switch"?

 

Yes, you should be able to use the door as the switch but only if using the door switch with a relay. The white scuff plate wire should connect to the footwell light. The other blue scuff plate wire needs a positive voltage. The door switch is negative. Use a relay. Depending on the relay you use, you may hear a clicking sound everytime you open and close the door. If they are big, you'll have to hide them. Is it worth it? For me it's not. See my previous post on the operational life of LEDs.

Now, think about this, if you are going to pay a shop to put all that extra relays and for labor because you are concerned that the LEDs will burn out if they are constantly ON when driving, save your money. You can always buy a new scuff plate. Chances are, you won't need to.

 

I just installed these this weekend and they look great! Thanks guys (Especially lexus27 and Terp05) for posting the directions and pics. Novice doesn't begin to explain my level of electrical knowledge, but these were a snap to put in. Definitely worth it!

 

so you had to hook into the footwell lites as well or were they plug and play?

 

I think those LED will out-last the relay.

 

I think its time to give up, and just do that modification install. Good luck. I really wonder if the connection is near the Overhead console

 

I just don't get WHY they wouldn't just be plug and play....ticks me off when they do stuff like this...."here's the plug....oh, but you can't use the plug...hahhaha"

 

Unfortunately not plug and play, but the footwell work-around was very simple.

 

Hello, I'm a newbie. (just got my is yesterday)
Can somebody pm me and let me know how much these plates cost?
Thank you so much in advance.

anthony

 

Welcome to ClubLexus! You can buy them here. Make sure you use the ClubLexus discount code CL911M for an additional 10% off.

Javier

 

Yep, should be about $199 shipped.

 

thank you so much for the warm welcome guys!
one quick q, is this only for front pairs?
if yes, how much is the cost for rear pairs?
also, this is OEM, right?

thank you.