2013 Z LED Strip issue on "auto mode"

Firebase99 · 10-22-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Minsu

So it seems that my led strips dont turn on with my light action in the auto position. If i turn it into the off position the led strips come on and my headlights go off. When i first got the car i would just leave it in auto and durin the day the led would come on and after around 6 or 7 or however the car knows it turned it over the the headlights. Now it wont, any ideas?

Yea pretty sure something is wrong. My LEDS go off in auto when its darkening and vice versa.

jiu_jitz · 09-08-2014, 12:49 PM

Having the same issue. Hate to bump an old thread.
'14 z with navi in auto headlight mode.
When pulling out of my garage the HIDS are still on from when i pulled in. They are supposed to (from my understanding) switch to the LED strip on the front bumper as soon as the car hits sunlight. Well i have driven to work (30min) without the HIDS turning off automatically like they should. I have to turn the lights to the off position then back to auto and it behaves properly. Any ideas?

FrostyNaples · 09-08-2014, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jiu_jitz

Having the same issue. Hate to bump an old thread.
'14 z with navi in auto headlight mode.
When pulling out of my garage the HIDS are still on from when i pulled in. They are supposed to (from my understanding) switch to the LED strip on the front bumper as soon as the car hits sunlight. Well i have driven to work (30min) without the HIDS turning off automatically like they should. I have to turn the lights to the off position then back to auto and it behaves properly. Any ideas?

Logically, light sensor, relay, switch?

Still under warranty? Bring her in for a checkup.

exsanity · 09-08-2014, 12:54 PM

Bad photo sensor?
That's the only thing I can think of.

jiu_jitz · 09-08-2014, 01:24 PM

Know where its located by any chance?

cooltoy · 09-08-2014, 02:27 PM

kenchan · 09-08-2014, 02:52 PM

im so glad my 09 has no drls.

brancky3 · 09-08-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

im so glad my 09 has no drls.

Why the hate?

I love my DRLs.

kenchan · 09-08-2014, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

Why the hate?

I love my DRLs.

not hating, just one less thing to worry about.
like tpms, i never liked that feature.

ShutokuZ · 09-08-2014, 05:55 PM

I just wish they were a little brighter solo and dimmed with the headlights on, instead of turning off. The nike "swoosh" DRL's on my wife's 14 Lexus IS are bright as a mofo solo, and dim when the headlights are on. Together, they look good at night lit.

aszyd · 09-08-2014, 08:31 PM

There's a simple wiring mod in the DIY section to make the DRLs stay on all the time, if you want. You can also adjust the sensitivity of the sensor so the headlights will turn on sooner or later, depending on the light level.

Limeybastard · 09-08-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

not hating, just one less thing to worry about.
like tpms, i never liked that feature.

He's got a point, at approx 800 dollars each I am sure they are timed to burn out when warranty runs out.

I wish I had a switch to turn the MOFOS off.

cooltoy · 09-08-2014, 11:52 PM

Cover the sensor and that will turn them off.

madwi · 09-09-2014, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Limeybastard

He's got a point, at approx 800 dollars each I am sure they are timed to burn out when warranty runs out.

I wish I had a switch to turn the MOFOS off.

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Cover the sensor and that will turn them off.

Good idea cool... Limey, this might go well with your seat covers, to you know, tie the whole interior together.

Limeybastard · 09-09-2014, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Good idea cool... Limey, this might go well with your seat covers, to you know, tie the whole interior together.

HAHAHAH! I bet you guys think I am that person that still has plastic film on my sofas and chairs at home and also perhaps the stickers on his flat screen tv?

09-08-2014, 08:31 PM	#26 (permalink)
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jiu_jitz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: DFdub Posts: 79 Drives: 14mag-blk 6mt Rep Power: 10	Having the same issue. Hate to bump an old thread. '14 z with navi in auto headlight mode. When pulling out of my garage the HIDS are still on from when i pulled in. They are supposed to (from my understanding) switch to the LED strip on the front bumper as soon as the car hits sunlight. Well i have driven to work (30min) without the HIDS turning off automatically like they should. I have to turn the lights to the off position then back to auto and it behaves properly. Any ideas?

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09-08-2014, 05:55 PM	#25 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 13	I just wish they were a little brighter solo and dimmed with the headlights on, instead of turning off. The nike "swoosh" DRL's on my wife's 14 Lexus IS are bright as a mofo solo, and dim when the headlights are on. Together, they look good at night lit.