Design flaw?

bigrob126 · 02-18-2011, 10:25 AM

I have read that constant on/off of the xenon head lamps can drasticly shorten their life. I am not an AUTO head light fan. I prefer to start my car, put on my parking lights while I am getting ready, then go to headlamps. The only problem with this is, to do it my way, I first have to hit the auto head lamp spot on the stalk, which puts the xenons on for a quick sec, then they go back off when I get to the parking light spot. I think Nissan should have put the auto at the "end" of the settings on the stalk instead of the first spot. And if my memory serves me correctly, my dads 2000 Maxima was the way I feel it should be setup. Anyway.......just my opinion.

Hugoneus · 02-18-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bigrob126

I have read that constant on/off of the xenon head lamps can drasticly shorten their life. I am not an AUTO head light fan. I prefer to start my car, put on my parking lights while I am getting ready, then go to headlamps. The only problem with this is, to do it my way, I first have to hit the auto head lamp spot on the stalk, which puts the xenons on for a quick sec, then they go back off when I get to the parking light spot. I think Nissan should have put the auto at the "end" of the settings on the stalk instead of the first spot. And if my memory serves me correctly, my dads 2000 Maxima was the way I feel it should be setup. Anyway.......just my opinion.

Yes, this has been discussed. You are right about that, a flaw.

RockStarKick · 02-18-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bigrob126

I have read that constant on/off of the xenon head lamps can drasticly shorten their life. I am not an AUTO head light fan. I prefer to start my car, put on my parking lights while I am getting ready, then go to headlamps. The only problem with this is, to do it my way, I first have to hit the auto head lamp spot on the stalk, which puts the xenons on for a quick sec, then they go back off when I get to the parking light spot. I think Nissan should have put the auto at the "end" of the settings on the stalk instead of the first spot. And if my memory serves me correctly, my dads 2000 Maxima was the way I feel it should be setup. Anyway.......just my opinion.

Yes, I have noticed this too.. I agree auto should have been last.. I just leave my headlights on all the time. They eventually shut off when the vehicle is left for a bit.. Then they don't come on until it's started again.

6spd · 02-18-2011, 08:17 PM

most turn signal switches have the normal options in the downward turn and the auto in the upward turn (starting from the off position). shoulda been this way.

SoCal 370Z · 02-18-2011, 08:21 PM

Technology flaw as xenons are temperamental to begin with.

6spd · 02-18-2011, 08:22 PM

temperamental white/blue lights are still better than sh1tty yellow lights!

antennahead · 02-18-2011, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigrob126

I have read that constant on/off of the xenon head lamps can drasticly shorten their life. I am not an AUTO head light fan. I prefer to start my car, put on my parking lights while I am getting ready, then go to headlamps. The only problem with this is, to do it my way, I first have to hit the auto head lamp spot on the stalk, which puts the xenons on for a quick sec, then they go back off when I get to the parking light spot. I think Nissan should have put the auto at the "end" of the settings on the stalk instead of the first spot. And if my memory serves me correctly, my dads 2000 Maxima was the way I feel it should be setup. Anyway.......just my opinion.

First thing I noticed about the Z (that I would change) when I bought it

SoCal 370Z · 02-18-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

temperamental white/blue lights are still better than sh1tty yellow lights!

Mt Tam I am · 02-18-2011, 09:52 PM

I drive a grown up car, without child proof locks or auto seat belts, etc. Why would I need auto as my first light choice does seem incongruent.

SoCal 370Z · 02-18-2011, 09:57 PM

I was really hoping I could adapt this to the 370Z to solve the problem:

Sibze · 02-18-2011, 10:32 PM

In Canada our lights are on all the time. Including the back lights. Nissan's way of adding day light running lights

wilsonp · 02-18-2011, 10:35 PM

I just let the car deal with it unless it is raining in the day.

Viera · 02-18-2011, 11:02 PM

It doesn't really bother me too much...i keep it on auto 24/7...and if it were to go, i'll just switch it to 6k.

Limeybastard · 09-13-2014, 12:18 PM

Dont worry my 2013 Mazdaspeed 3 was also similar design flaw, must be a Jap thing. I also hate it Auto being first option.

falconfixer · 09-13-2014, 12:21 PM

LB, you drinking this early in the morning?

02-18-2011, 10:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 14	Design flaw? I have read that constant on/off of the xenon head lamps can drasticly shorten their life. I am not an AUTO head light fan. I prefer to start my car, put on my parking lights while I am getting ready, then go to headlamps. The only problem with this is, to do it my way, I first have to hit the auto head lamp spot on the stalk, which puts the xenons on for a quick sec, then they go back off when I get to the parking light spot. I think Nissan should have put the auto at the "end" of the settings on the stalk instead of the first spot. And if my memory serves me correctly, my dads 2000 Maxima was the way I feel it should be setup. Anyway.......just my opinion. 1st and Smashley like this. __________________ Rob

02-18-2011, 08:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 24	most turn signal switches have the normal options in the downward turn and the auto in the upward turn (starting from the off position). shoulda been this way. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

02-18-2011, 08:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Technology flaw as xenons are temperamental to begin with. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

02-18-2011, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 24	temperamental white/blue lights are still better than sh1tty yellow lights! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

02-18-2011, 09:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	I drive a grown up car, without child proof locks or auto seat belts, etc. Why would I need auto as my first light choice does seem incongruent. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

02-18-2011, 09:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	I was really hoping I could adapt this to the 370Z to solve the problem: __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

02-18-2011, 10:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 62	In Canada our lights are on all the time. Including the back lights. Nissan's way of adding day light running lights __________________ RIP Tony.

02-18-2011, 10:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	I just let the car deal with it unless it is raining in the day. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

02-18-2011, 11:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 264	It doesn't really bother me too much...i keep it on auto 24/7...and if it were to go, i'll just switch it to 6k.

09-13-2014, 12:18 PM	#14 (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	Dont worry my 2013 Mazdaspeed 3 was also similar design flaw, must be a Jap thing. I also hate it Auto being first option.

09-13-2014, 12:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	LB, you drinking this early in the morning? DEpointfive0 and Mitco39 like this.

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