oem daytime running lights

xjx · 08-02-2011, 09:45 AM

Anyone know if these are easy to install or is it best to have the dealer install. I would think there might be an existing plug (prewired) but i might be wrong. Anyone have any insights on this? Thanks!

TypeOne · 08-02-2011, 10:00 AM

Are you talking about the LED strips?

wheee! · 08-02-2011, 10:21 AM

OEM running lights are enabled by the ECU. Most countries in the world require them except for the US.

Aftermarket parts from Nissan bolt to the front and require wiring.

Maila87 · 08-02-2011, 11:09 AM

Alson interested into this issue. Don't want to keep xenons 24x7 just as DRL

TypeOne · 08-02-2011, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

OEM running lights are enabled by the ECU. Most countries in the world require them except for the US.

Aftermarket parts from Nissan bolt to the front and require wiring.

They don't HAVE to be controlled by the ECU, and I doubt they would be in this case.

You could wire them to a relay with key-on 12v... meaning they would automatically come on when you turn the key on.

You could also wire the relay to a switch, and turn it on and off when you'd like.

xjx · 08-02-2011, 11:53 AM

Yea....im talking the nissan led strips. I thought they were prewired pljg ins. They should be on when the headlights are off and vice versa.

vividracing · 08-02-2011, 12:47 PM

If the car didn't come with DRLs, then the wiring probably isn't there. You could add all the OEM stuff, but that's too much work and money IMO.

You can use relays to get the "on when the headlights are off and vice versa." functionality you're looking for.

We can get great pricing on OEM Nissan parts, too.

TypeOne · 08-02-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vividracing

If the car didn't come with DRLs, then the wiring probably isn't there. You could add all the OEM stuff, but that's too much work and money IMO.

You can use relays to get the "on when the headlights are off and vice versa." functionality you're looking for.

We can get great pricing on OEM Nissan parts, too.

Tapping in to the headlight corner light power would serve as a great source to hook up a relay to turn the lights OFF when the headlights are turned ON.

edconline · 10-04-2011, 01:09 AM

Hmm.. anyone know if the reverse is possible? For us with DRL's, it uses the Xenon's all the time, I would like to keep the automatic headlight function where the Xenon lamps turn on at dusk automatically and only the parking lights are on for DRL's.

cycy89 · 11-04-2011, 11:29 AM

are you talking about this?
Nissan LED Daytime Running Lamps - 370Z :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

svmtbman · 11-04-2011, 05:19 PM

The install instructions look pretty detailed.

KaienZ34 · 11-04-2011, 06:24 PM

IMO, they look like cheese.

49erZ · 11-04-2011, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaienZ34

IMO, they look like cheese.

They offered them to me, I said ney

08-02-2011, 09:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
xjx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: texas Posts: 31 Drives: 2011 nissan 370z, au Rep Power: 13	oem daytime running lights Anyone know if these are easy to install or is it best to have the dealer install. I would think there might be an existing plug (prewired) but i might be wrong. Anyone have any insights on this? Thanks!

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edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	Hmm.. anyone know if the reverse is possible? For us with DRL's, it uses the Xenon's all the time, I would like to keep the automatic headlight function where the Xenon lamps turn on at dusk automatically and only the parking lights are on for DRL's. steiner711 likes this. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

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TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	Are you talking about the LED strips?

08-02-2011, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
xjx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: texas Posts: 31 Drives: 2011 nissan 370z, au Rep Power: 13	Yea....im talking the nissan led strips. I thought they were prewired pljg ins. They should be on when the headlights are off and vice versa.

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cycy89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 120mph somewhere Posts: 1,097 Drives: #TTURBOZ Rep Power: 29	are you talking about this? Nissan LED Daytime Running Lamps - 370Z :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com __________________ Fast Intentions Twin Turbo Kit GT2860RS, 677WHP\|FI 34 row oil cooler\|F.I. CBE\|Fast 500E return fuel system\|FI trans cooler\|FI billet aluminum flex plate\|Excedy clutch packs\|ENKEI RP03\|BC BR coilovers\|SEIBON Carbon\|EVO-R Rear fog light\|GTR push start\|Whiteline sway bars, Diff bushing\|DSS axles\|ECUTekW/FlexFuelTune

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svmtbman Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Macon, GA Age: 52 Posts: 219 Drives: 2011 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 14	The install instructions look pretty detailed. __________________ 2011 Pearl White, Persimmon, Touring, Sport, Navigation, 6sp - PW JDM shift knob, Invidia Gemini CBE, aFe dry filters, HPS intake tubes, JDM fog light, Redline shift boot, LED interior lights, Z1 hood struts, and 30% tint.

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