Changing the DRL's
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Changing the DRL's
Went in and did my first Mod today. Changed out the Fog lights, DRL's, and Parking Lights. DRL's and Parking Lights are LED's, from VLED's. The DRL's need a module that boosts to 14V all the time. So here is what I have found.
Getting at the DRL's is almost impossible without removing the stock intake, which I did. I followed the advice in this thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...rch+DIY+change
Once the intake is removed, it is quite easy to get at the DRL's/Parking lights. What I DID have trouble with is trying to fit the module inside the dust cover. I just don't think its going to happen. So these seem to be the options. 1) Don't use the LED's. 2) Use the LED's but without the module. The DRL's flicker when using them with low power (High Beams work fine). 3) Try again to stuff the module back inside the dust cover. 4) Modify the dust cover so that there is a hole for the wires/module to hang down outside the cover. (NOT something I'm going to do).
Put it all back together again and got the following.
VSC Off warning/lights, and check engine light. I was expecting the VSC light on, as that was predicted in the post referenced above. However, I was NOT expecting the check engine light. Anyone have any ideas as to what might have caused that?
Getting at the DRL's is almost impossible without removing the stock intake, which I did. I followed the advice in this thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...rch+DIY+change
Once the intake is removed, it is quite easy to get at the DRL's/Parking lights. What I DID have trouble with is trying to fit the module inside the dust cover. I just don't think its going to happen. So these seem to be the options. 1) Don't use the LED's. 2) Use the LED's but without the module. The DRL's flicker when using them with low power (High Beams work fine). 3) Try again to stuff the module back inside the dust cover. 4) Modify the dust cover so that there is a hole for the wires/module to hang down outside the cover. (NOT something I'm going to do).
Put it all back together again and got the following.
VSC Off warning/lights, and check engine light. I was expecting the VSC light on, as that was predicted in the post referenced above. However, I was NOT expecting the check engine light. Anyone have any ideas as to what might have caused that?
Lead Lap
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Went in and did my first Mod today. Changed out the Fog lights, DRL's, and Parking Lights. DRL's and Parking Lights are LED's, from VLED's. The DRL's need a module that boosts to 14V all the time. So here is what I have found.
Getting at the DRL's is almost impossible without removing the stock intake, which I did. I followed the advice in this thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...rch+DIY+change
Once the intake is removed, it is quite easy to get at the DRL's/Parking lights. What I DID have trouble with is trying to fit the module inside the dust cover. I just don't think its going to happen. So these seem to be the options. 1) Don't use the LED's. 2) Use the LED's but without the module. The DRL's flicker when using them with low power (High Beams work fine). 3) Try again to stuff the module back inside the dust cover. 4) Modify the dust cover so that there is a hole for the wires/module to hang down outside the cover. (NOT something I'm going to do).
Put it all back together again and got the following.
VSC Off warning/lights, and check engine light. I was expecting the VSC light on, as that was predicted in the post referenced above. However, I was NOT expecting the check engine light. Anyone have any ideas as to what might have caused that?
Getting at the DRL's is almost impossible without removing the stock intake, which I did. I followed the advice in this thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...rch+DIY+change
Once the intake is removed, it is quite easy to get at the DRL's/Parking lights. What I DID have trouble with is trying to fit the module inside the dust cover. I just don't think its going to happen. So these seem to be the options. 1) Don't use the LED's. 2) Use the LED's but without the module. The DRL's flicker when using them with low power (High Beams work fine). 3) Try again to stuff the module back inside the dust cover. 4) Modify the dust cover so that there is a hole for the wires/module to hang down outside the cover. (NOT something I'm going to do).
Put it all back together again and got the following.
VSC Off warning/lights, and check engine light. I was expecting the VSC light on, as that was predicted in the post referenced above. However, I was NOT expecting the check engine light. Anyone have any ideas as to what might have caused that?
a friend of mines bought the relay and we installed it in his car and it actually fits...the space is tight, but it does fit.....
here's a teaser shot....DIY will come when I get mines in the mail.
Here is my install, the pics may be a little clearer
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l-install.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l-install.html
Here is my install, the pics may be a little clearer
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l-install.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l-install.html
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Lead Lap
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 555
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From: East Bay, CA
Reviving this thread to post a problem I am having now after installing my DRLs. The DRL's worked great but the VSC and CEL came on like the OP. I Disconnected the negative and reconnected it and the CEL and VSC lights are now off (yay) but the DRLs dont come on now 
THe lights work when High beam engages but the DRL's are now off when stalk is on AUTO. Can anyone help?
THe lights work when High beam engages but the DRL's are now off when stalk is on AUTO. Can anyone help?
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