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Old 03-10-19, 03:18 PM
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Does anyone have light on the door handle at the factory?



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Those are aftermarket part from China. I think someone posted it before. Here is the link
https://m.intl.taobao.com/detail/det...1.7631730.0.i1

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I'm interested in knowing if this option is in the factory. If there is someone who has it! The pictures were as a title...
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So nobody has the light on the door handle on the inside?
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I don't think that's available on the NX. Oddly enough, our 2004 RX was the last Lexus we had with those illuminated door cups. I'm not even sure they do that on any Lexus models any more. Perhaps on the LS or UL version of the ES?
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Found this video:


I'm not for making the interior rice, but if the white is a pure white and matches the rest of the led lighting in the cabin these might be neat...

Looks plug and play, yes?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Dark-bl...ea26%7Ciid%3A1

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I agree with the "no rice" thought. I wonder if it'll work without being connected to the window switches.
Then you can't manipulate the color or level.
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Found another video:


I would seriously buy this JUST to try it if they came in the tan color option. Or if our interior was black, but I think it would look stupid if the interior door handles are black when the rest of the outside trim is tan... arg.
Found this picture: Not sure how it looks.




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Originally Posted by nigel821
Found this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_0ep9efz4w

I'm not for making the interior rice, but if the white is a pure white and matches the rest of the led lighting in the cabin these might be neat...

Looks plug and play, yes?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Dark-bl...ea26%7Ciid%3A1

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Wonder if these are compatible with the 2018 NX300...
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Originally Posted by DaJoDJ
Wonder if these are compatible with the 2018 NX300...
The face lifted have the same cover panel and same window switches, though now with metal trim.
I'm thinking about my own version with only white light (to match the rest) using small LEDs and connecting to hhe button lights somehow.
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Originally Posted by DaJoDJ
Wonder if these are compatible with the 2018 NX300...
Should be no problem at all. There isn't a difference in controls for the window switches or plugs.

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Originally Posted by jhs82
The face lifted have the same cover panel and same window switches, though now with metal trim.
I'm thinking about my own version with only white light (to match the rest) using small LEDs and connecting to hhe button lights somehow.

I'm contemplating buying a a spare tan door cover and then modding a set of the led panels and incorporating them into the tan switch. I think it would look better honestly. I've seen the pictures of the back of the LED version. If I carefully trimmed that piece off comes forward and integrated it on the stock piece rather than simply an entire black panel it would only be that small part with the LED.



One thing I like about these is that depending on which one you look at there are between 4-7 colors. Some even let you adjust the brightness by three levels. I think white would look the best honestly. Doesn't have to be super bright but just some ambient lighting might be ok?

I'm probably going to buy them if nothing else just to try it...

I've found 4.

1:
$93.99.
Feedback 98.1%
Color: red, blue, white, ice blue, orange, green, purple ( 7 colors can be adjusted )
Brightness:Three grades adjustment
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293133953736


2.
$94.99
Feedback 96.7%
-Color: red, blue, white, ice blue, orange, green, purple ( 7 colors can be adjusted )
(Says nothing about brightness) Probably the SAME exact kit everyone is selling.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4pc-LED-Adj...8AAOSwL31dJEIx


3.
$99.99
Feedback 97.5%
The Brightness can be adjustable
You can adjust different colors by yourself(total 7 colors)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Dark-Blue-Inner-Handle-Bowl-Cover-Trim-for-Lexus-NX200t-NX200-NX300h-15-17/372696977209?fits=Make%3ALexus&hash=item56c6788f39:gIoAAOSwkRhdE5A3


4.
$100.26
Feedback 96.5%
Selectable color: red,blue,white,Ice blue,Orange
(No mention of brightness)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Dark-bl...YAAOSwm79cXYUb



I'm going to order from seller 1. Only because of the description and the highest feedback out of the entire group. Though they are all probably coming from the same exact place...lol


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Originally Posted by nigel821
I'm contemplating buying a a spare tan door cover and then modding a set of the led panels and incorporating them into the tan switch. I think it would look better honestly. I've seen the pictures of the back of the LED version. If I carefully trimmed that piece off comes forward and integrated it on the stock piece rather than simply an entire black panel it would only be that small part with the LED.



One thing I like about these is that depending on which one you look at there are between 4-7 colors. Some even let you adjust the brightness by three levels. I think white would look the best honestly. Doesn't have to be super bright but just some ambient lighting might be ok?

I'm probably going to buy them if nothing else just to try it...

I've found 4.

1:
$93.99.
Feedback 98.1%

Color: red, blue, white, ice blue, orange, green, purple ( 7 colors can be adjusted )
Brightness:Three grades adjustment
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293133953736


2.
$94.99
Feedback 96.7%
-Color: red, blue, white, ice blue, orange, green, purple ( 7 colors can be adjusted )
(Says nothing about brightness) Probably the SAME exact kit everyone is selling.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4pc-LED-Adj...8AAOSwL31dJEIx


3.
$99.99
Feedback 97.5%
The Brightness can be adjustable
You can adjust different colors by yourself(total 7 colors)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Dark-Blue-Inner-Handle-Bowl-Cover-Trim-for-Lexus-NX200t-NX200-NX300h-15-17/372696977209?fits=Make%3ALexus&hash=item56c6788f39:gIoAAOSwkRhdE5A3


4.
$100.26
Feedback 96.5%
Selectable color: red,blue,white,Ice blue,Orange
(No mention of brightness)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Dark-bl...YAAOSwm79cXYUb



I'm going to order from seller 1. Only because of the description and the highest feedback out of the entire group. Though they are all probably coming from the same exact place...lol


-Nigel
I'm thinking more of something like a 3mm flat top LED and to drill a hole in the top of the handle bowl. No real point of buying a $100 set just to cut it up.
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Originally Posted by jhs82
I'm thinking more of something like a 3mm flat top LED and to drill a hole in the top of the handle bowl. No real point of buying a $100 set just to cut it up.
That would look good. I found a thread here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post5586409

Apparently Lexus used to do this on certain models. You can kinda see how this was done via the how to and it might help you. I'd be eager to see this project through if you start. As long as you get wiring sorted out I think it would be an extremely clean install... I know our w211 has a tiny amber LED in each door handle. It's hardly noticeable honestly. I wish it were brighter but same concept.

EDIT:
I'll update once I get the above inserts. If nothing else at least other people can see how they work, if they work well, or if it's tacky. Hoping it's not the latter. Ordered last night so it will probably take a couple weeks to get here from China.

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Old 07-10-19, 12:22 PM
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These should be plug'n'play right?...

What year is your NX? I'm currently contemplating whether I should get them or not lol

I miss these as my 2007 IS used to have them... I'm surprised Lexus got rid of it altogether.


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