Daytime Running Lights

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RedHorde

Discussion Starter · Apr 18, 2014

I would like to install after market daytime running lights on my 2014 QX60. Does anyone out there have a recommendation on which 'kit' to purchase?

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Thorin78

· #2 · Apr 18, 2014

a "kit" means that there's something made to bolt onto the car directly. Unfortunately there's nothing made for it. There are a few others that have installed Hella or PIAA LEDs on the bottom slot of the car. Just scan thru the threads, you can't miss it.

checkout iJDMTOY universal fit high power LED daytime running lights series

tsk_2980

· #3 · Apr 18, 2014

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I'm interested in this as well. One thing to note is that the bottom side slot of the bumper is angled, so I'm looking for something that has an angle (15 deg?) to it as well.

Here's a photoshop'd picture of how I plan for my recently-purchased QX60 to look on the front end... note the bottom center chrome trim. Of the second pic, I also photoshop'd running boards (which I plan on installing soon).

-TSK

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BobOB

· #4 · Apr 19, 2014

Go to the infinitijxforum.com and do a search on this topic. I'd post the links but there are some many discussion items on this and several members have identified what parts you need, where they purchased them and also you should find pictures and the steps some members made to install them.

Paradox

· #5 · Apr 19, 2014 (Edited)

I bought a set of Philips Day Light Guide LED DRLs from Amazon: Amazon.com: Philips LED DAYTIME RUNING LIGHTS Day Light Guide set. 12825WLEDX1: Automotive

Here is a thread in which I posted pics of them as well as pics of all the LED bulbs I put in the car and where I got them, type etc.: http://www.infinitiqx60.org/forum/n...-forum/78778-led-bumper-pics-misc-pics-2.html

The Philips LED DRLs I got are a bit pricey but I wanted a 'brand name' and ones that fit in that area with no cutting. You can mount them facing straight forward or flush and yes, like you said, they would angle a bit to the side. but since they are made to see from the sides as well as forward, i kind of liked them facing flush with the lip in that area and that's how I mounted mine.

As I said in the post in that thread, they don't look bright in the photos I posted but I can assure you they are when viewing them 'in person'. Also, I hooked them up so they do dim when the headlights are on which is why in the shots with the headlights on they look even dimmer, almost off. Again, it's just the photos I took where they appear like that, they are much much brighter when viewed with the naked eye. Perhaps I should get some night shots sometime...

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RedHorde

Discussion Starter · #6 · Apr 19, 2014

Thanks for all the information, Paradox. As you suggested, I went to both the Amazon site and the QX60 thread. You do really nice work and I hope you won't mind answering the questions below based on you expertise with these DRLs:

Is everything you need to install the lights included in the kit? If not, what additional items did you need?
Does the kit contain detailed wiring instructions? If not, would you please explain to me how you did it? My wife would kill me if I 'smoked' her new vehicle!

RedHorde

BobOB

· #7 · Apr 19, 2014

I'm still puzzled why Infiniti has DRLs on most newer models and on Canadian vehicles but none on the JX and QX here in the US. You would think they could provide a dealer installed option for those that don't have the skills to do it themselves. I am very impressed by the work some of our members have done. I know I'd never hear the end of it if I too "smoked" my JX.

RedHorde

Discussion Starter · #8 · Apr 19, 2014

You mentioned the Canadian JX, Bob. Has anyone tried contacting a Canadian Infiniti dealer to see if OEM daytime running lights 'kits' for the JX/QX are available through that source?

BobOB

· #9 · Apr 19, 2014

I actually contacted a dealership in Ontario when I first purchased the JX and at that time they didn't have anything. I recently asked the salesman that I purchased the car from if their dealership has done a retrofit for a customer and he said no. I'll be checking in with the dealership when I bring it in for the next service. You would think it wouldn't be a big deal.

Paradox

· #10 · Apr 19, 2014 (Edited)

The Canadian QX60/JX35 just uses the fog lamps for DRLs though, right? It's better then nothing I guess, but I'd still want LED DRLs as they just look cooler, lol.

Concerning the Philips kit I used, I ended up going to a place to install them in the end. It cost me $75 bucks and was worth it. Here's why:

I have the hybrid QX60 and because the engine goes on and off, the hookup was one step different but different enough to mess me up. It needed to be hooked up to a source in the fuse box that got power when the car was in acc/on and no power when turned off. I looked around the engine compartment and even with help from someone I just couldn't find it so gave up and forked over the small amount for someone else to do the whole job, lol. There went my Saturday project.

In a regular V6 model hookup is pretty straight forward if you ask me. You just have to hook it up wo the battery or a place in the engine compartment that has 12vdc. I think there are points under a black cover on the drivers side below where the wipers are in the engine compartment for this. It has, I think, a + on the black cover if I remember. The only other connection besides mounting the units is using the included 'tap' to tap into the wire going into the parking lamp. That will dim then when the lights are on and make them full bright when the lights are off. If you always want them full bright just don't connect that wire, but honestly, it's not cool to run DRLs full brightness at night as a courtesy to others IMO.

I don't have a link off hand but when I was researching them if you google their model number you can find links that have the instructions with the wiring diagrams on some sites, Philips included. If you want to look at them before buying, that's an option to research.

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Paradox

· #11 · Apr 19, 2014

I just wanted to add to the above concerning my first comment with the Candaian DRL's using fog lamps. It runs them at a reduced wattage for the DRLs not full brightness. It's kind of like what Chevy was doing for their DRLs for a long time using the high beams as DRLs but at a reduced wattage.

For a vehicle designed as a new model beginning MY 2013, the whole no led drl thing was nothing more than Infiniti saving money quite frankly. No reason for it IMO on a vehicle in this price range starting in MY 2013.

Thorin78

· #12 · Jun 26, 2014

BobOB said:
I actually contacted a dealership in Ontario when I first purchased the JX and at that time they didn't have anything. I recently asked the salesman that I purchased the car from if their dealership has done a retrofit for a customer and he said no. I'll be checking in with the dealership when I bring it in for the next service. You would think it wouldn't be a big deal.

To bring this back a bit, there's an actual law that requires DRLs on all vehicles in Canada. That law is in effect for the US but only for passenger cars. SUVs have no such requirement.

I've been looking at these DRLs as an addon to the lower vents.
Exact Fit 2009 2010 BMW x5 E70 Bumper Grille LED Daytime Running Light DRL Lamp | eBay

mahtx2

· #13 · Jun 27, 2014

I've been wondering if the later models of the QX60 come out with DRLs, would we be able to take ours back to the dealership to have them added? I'm sure the cost would be more substantial, but for those who can't do it yourself, this might be an option, and wouldn't void any part of your warranty. I'm disappointed we don't have them now. I almost bought a Lexus RX350, one reason being I liked the DRLs, but the salesperson was horrible. I couldn't give him my business.

Thorin78

· #14 · Jun 30, 2014

mahtx2 said:
I've been wondering if the later models of the QX60 come out with DRLs, would we be able to take ours back to the dealership to have them added? I'm sure the cost would be more substantial, but for those who can't do it yourself, this might be an option, and wouldn't void any part of your warranty. I'm disappointed we don't have them now. I almost bought a Lexus RX350, one reason being I liked the DRLs, but the salesperson was horrible. I couldn't give him my business.

That really depends on where the DRLs are located. If it's within the headlight, then that could be very expensive. If there's changes to the body work, then you'd have to get brand new body work.

I sent an email off to DEPO to see if they're interested in making exact fit DRLs that are a minimum of 8W on each side.

mahtx2

· #15 · Jun 30, 2014

Thorin, I've seen pictures on here where DRL's have been added to the open slot on the front below the fog lights. I had wondered if this is where Infiniti eventually puts them on future models, it shouldn't be a hard add on from the dealership. I guess we have to wait and see. Who is DEPO, and let me know what you hear from them? Thank you.

Thorin78

· #16 · Jul 2, 2014

mahtx2 said:
Thorin, I've seen pictures on here where DRL's have been added to the open slot on the front below the fog lights. I had wondered if this is where Infiniti eventually puts them on future models, it shouldn't be a hard add on from the dealership. I guess we have to wait and see. Who is DEPO, and let me know what you hear from them? Thank you.

It's a possibility. Though it's not like the current bumper has it any clips for the DRLs to latch on to. I can also see it being inside the headlights. We do have jewels that surround the HID itself that are not used. Maybe it could be placed next to the fog lights.

DEPO is an aftermarket manufacturer of auto lights that are based out of Taiwan. you can check them out on Amazon.
Amazon.com: Depo - Auto Lights & Bulbs / Lights & Lighting Accessories: Automotive

sharon

· #17 · Aug 12, 2014

BobOB said:
I actually contacted a dealership in Ontario when I first purchased the JX and at that time they didn't have anything. I recently asked the salesman that I purchased the car from if their dealership has done a retrofit for a customer and he said no. I'll be checking in with the dealership when I bring it in for the next service. You would think it wouldn't be a big deal.

Hi. Did you ever hear from the Canadian dealer? Were they able to install the DRLs? I was thinking of contacting a Canadian dealer also, but I found your post on the forum and saw that you may have already done so. I would appreciate any info you have. Thanks!

BobOB

· #18 · Aug 12, 2014

I actually gave up on them for the present time. I do recall one of the dealership service departments doing several cars that were purchased in the us and registered in Canada.

Inftech01

· #19 · Sep 3, 2014

I know on my 12 fx you can keep the fog lamps on with the headlamps off. It is a setting in the bcm config. I will see if the Jx/Qx has the same function tomorrow.

RePLAY

· #20 · Nov 12, 2014

damnn i wished we had q50 style DRL's!

im not an expert in electrical stuff so if i bought this on amazon, i'd have to find a place that can install these.

I read $75.00...is that a good target price to ask for? and that obviously includes the cutting of the little piece in the bottom bumper slot right?

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