Discoloured DRL '13

Zeekiel · 06-09-2015, 10:09 PM

Hey guys, just noticed something off on my 2013 Z.

I pulled up to my parking spot and noticed that the passenger side Led DRL has a different colour temperature compared to the driver side Led DRL.

Passenger side has a faint yellow glow, while the driver side is white.

Passenger side appears brighter just because of the angle of how the picture was taken.

I checked the housing for both DRL's and didn't notice any wrong inside.

I took this picture for comparison:

I currently have the DRL mod installed where they are always on even when the main headlights turn on.

dislimn · 06-09-2015, 11:44 PM

How long have you had the mod? My 2014 has 8600 miles or so and I haven't noticed any discoloration and I've been driving like this for at least 6000 miles or so. My rationale is there's a good population of owners of this car (read: old ppl) who don't drive it at night so their DRLs are probably on at least 75% of the time anyhow

B2B warranty should cover it. How did you do the mod? I cut the two wires in the junction box and tapped them to some always-on spot.

Zeekiel · 06-10-2015, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dislimn

How long have you had the mod? My 2014 has 8600 miles or so and I haven't noticed any discoloration and I've been driving like this for at least 6000 miles or so. My rationale is there's a good population of owners of this car (read: old ppl) who don't drive it at night so their DRLs are probably on at least 75% of the time anyhow

B2B warranty should cover it. How did you do the mod? I cut the two wires in the junction box and tapped them to some always-on spot.

basically followed the instructions found on this post:

DRL on with headlights MOD

double checked my wires today and it was fine.

Btw would the dealer know that I have this mod installed if I take it in?

edit: I've had this mod for about 2000km

Limeybastard · 06-10-2015, 01:44 AM

They are aging , well one is sooner than the other.

DIGItonium · 06-10-2015, 09:53 AM

As Limeybastard stated, it could be aging. LEDs get dimmer over time, and also as it gets hotter. LEDs are binned by color temperature since not all LEDs are alike due to various factors in production. I peeked at the LEDs, and I think its Luxeon Rebel:
LUXEON Rebel | Lumileds

SouthArk370Z · 06-10-2015, 10:18 AM

You may have a high resistance connection/splice that is causing reduced voltage to one side. Check voltage at lamps - if a big difference, look for a bad connection(s).

Ninja Edit: Check voltage when lights are on. No current flow = no voltage drop.

Zeekiel · 06-12-2015, 07:59 PM

Hey everyone thanks for all your advice, gonna double check wires and keep you guys posted.

synolimit · 06-12-2015, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

You may have a high resistance connection/splice that is causing reduced voltage to one side. Check voltage at lamps - if a big difference, look for a bad connection(s).

My thoughts

joker77 · 06-14-2015, 12:56 PM

troubleshoot by reversing the mod. You'll have a better idea of what's going on after determining whether or not mod wiring is responsible.

SouthArk370Z · 06-14-2015, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joker77

troubleshoot by reversing the mod. You'll have a better idea of what's going on after determining whether or not mod wiring is responsible.

Excellent idea.

06-09-2015, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zeekiel Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: toronto Posts: 8 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z MB A7 Rep Power: 10	Discoloured DRL '13 Hey guys, just noticed something off on my 2013 Z. I pulled up to my parking spot and noticed that the passenger side Led DRL has a different colour temperature compared to the driver side Led DRL. Passenger side has a faint yellow glow, while the driver side is white. Passenger side appears brighter just because of the angle of how the picture was taken. I checked the housing for both DRL's and didn't notice any wrong inside. I took this picture for comparison: I currently have the DRL mod installed where they are always on even when the main headlights turn on.

06-09-2015, 11:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
dislimn Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: AR Posts: 101 Drives: 14 Z Sport 6 speed Rep Power: 20	How long have you had the mod? My 2014 has 8600 miles or so and I haven't noticed any discoloration and I've been driving like this for at least 6000 miles or so. My rationale is there's a good population of owners of this car (read: old ppl) who don't drive it at night so their DRLs are probably on at least 75% of the time anyhow B2B warranty should cover it. How did you do the mod? I cut the two wires in the junction box and tapped them to some always-on spot. __________________ tell the survivors help is on the way Last edited by dislimn; 06-09-2015 at 11:55 PM.

06-10-2015, 09:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	As Limeybastard stated, it could be aging. LEDs get dimmer over time, and also as it gets hotter. LEDs are binned by color temperature since not all LEDs are alike due to various factors in production. I peeked at the LEDs, and I think its Luxeon Rebel: LUXEON Rebel \| Lumileds __________________

06-10-2015, 10:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	You may have a high resistance connection/splice that is causing reduced voltage to one side. Check voltage at lamps - if a big difference, look for a bad connection(s). Ninja Edit: Check voltage when lights are on. No current flow = no voltage drop. synolimit likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 06-13-2015 at 08:04 PM.

06-14-2015, 12:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
joker77 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 28 Drives: 2014 Z cpe Rep Power: 10	troubleshoot by reversing the mod. You'll have a better idea of what's going on after determining whether or not mod wiring is responsible. SouthArk370Z likes this. Last edited by joker77; 06-14-2015 at 12:59 PM.

06-10-2015, 01:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	They are aging , well one is sooner than the other.

06-12-2015, 07:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zeekiel Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: toronto Posts: 8 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z MB A7 Rep Power: 10	Hey everyone thanks for all your advice, gonna double check wires and keep you guys posted.