Install ambient strip lighting?
So I had the dealer install the footwell/cupholder lighting and the exterior ground lights. I would like to add the lighting that goes across the dash and doors like on the platinum, except I would like it to be color changing to match the footwell lights and to include the back doors. Any ideas on how and where to get this done? is the ambient strips on the platinum color changing, or do they keep that pale blue glow I've seen in all the pictures?
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That ambient lighting is also on the SL and I think the SR versions and no it does not color change and even at its brightest setting its barely noticeable unless you're in a pitch black area. What it is is a very few LEDs lighting a tube that is run along that gap between panels. I'm sure you could get lighting added at some Low Voltage/Custom shop, but it will not be an easy task and I'm sure it won't be cheap.
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Originally Posted by acamarillo
(Post 9124098)
So I had the dealer install the footwell/cupholder lighting and the exterior ground lights. I would like to add the lighting that goes across the dash and doors like on the platinum, except I would like it to be color changing to match the footwell lights and to include the back doors. Any ideas on how and where to get this done? is the ambient strips on the platinum color changing, or do they keep that pale blue glow I've seen in all the pictures?
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Yeah man, interior lighting can be tricky. Remember manufactures spend 10's of millions on research and development to get these thing right, sometimes not so perfect, but regardless, there's a lot of time getting all the angles and intensity just right. You're not going to have an easy go of this with experimenting on a brand new car.
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Thanks for the opinions and info. I don't want to install the factory stuff - it looked too light in the pictures and I wanted it to be color changing and go to the back doors also. But y'all are probably right, that it wouldn't be easy and it would not be worth it in the long run.
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LED interior lamp upgrades
I added a 6-bar kit from LEDGLOW.com to my Platinum. It's MUCH brighter, footwells, dash, under the seats, and across the row in back. I have complete control of color, brightness, and there are some cool schemes that can be enabled with the provided remote (like music pulse, and light show, etc).
I spent around $125 for the kit, and had it installed in an hour. Its all USB Micro connections, connected to a fuse mounted power lug. I also set it up so that it comes on when I unlock the car, so I don't have to get the remote out, which defeated my purpose of having the car light up as I approach. That.s safety, and vanity right there :) Call 'em, good people. 1-877-LED-GLOW |
Originally Posted by mikeq00
(Post 9124199)
I added a 6-bar kit from LEDGLOW.com to my Platinum. It's MUCH brighter, footwells, dash, under the seats, and across the row in back. I have complete control of color, brightness, and there are some cool schemes that can be enabled with the provided remote (like music pulse, and light show, etc).
I spent around $125 for the kit, and had it installed in an hour. Its all USB Micro connections, connected to a fuse mounted power lug. I also set it up so that it comes on when I unlock the car, so I don't have to get the remote out, which defeated my purpose of having the car light up as I approach. That.s safety, and vanity right there :) Call 'em, good people. 1-877-LED-GLOW |
Yes. Pics would be nice to see. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by mikeq00
(Post 9124199)
I added a 6-bar kit from LEDGLOW.com to my Platinum. It's MUCH brighter, footwells, dash, under the seats, and across the row in back. I have complete control of color, brightness, and there are some cool schemes that can be enabled with the provided remote (like music pulse, and light show, etc).
I spent around $125 for the kit, and had it installed in an hour. Its all USB Micro connections, connected to a fuse mounted power lug. I also set it up so that it comes on when I unlock the car, so I don't have to get the remote out, which defeated my purpose of having the car light up as I approach. That.s safety, and vanity right there :) Call 'em, good people. 1-877-LED-GLOW |
Originally Posted by robtroxel
(Post 9128039)
It took me awhile to figure out that my Platinum had the stock lighting in the dash and front doors. At it's brightest setting it is almost not noticeable.
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Originally Posted by grhmw
(Post 9147141)
Do all Platinum's have the lighting in the dash and doors? I just bought my Platinum 2 weeks ago and I haven't noticed any lights on my dash or doors.
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The intensity of those lights are adjustable. I don't recall offhand if it's via the IP settings or entertainment settings.
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I found the settings for it, it was turned way down. I turned it all the way up. It's definitely not bright at all.
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Originally Posted by grhmw
(Post 9147213)
I found the settings for it, it was turned way down. I turned it all the way up. It's definitely not bright at all.
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do all platinum's have the lights in the floor and cup holder?
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No, it was an accessory option.
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Originally Posted by grhmw
(Post 9151220)
No, it was an accessory option.
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I ended up just installing aftermarket ones, came out good, took around 30 mins.. too bad opt7 quality control is awful. ended up liking it so much on my max i did it on my 17' rogue too.
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Originally Posted by punkfs
(Post 9151241)
I ended up just installing aftermarket ones, came out good, took around 30 mins.. too bad opt7 quality control is awful. ended up liking it so much on my max i did it on my 17' rogue too.
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2018 platinum
I'm leasing a 2018 platinum tomorrow ! And i need a definitive answer on whether all '18 platinums have ambient lighting. My dealer says "not all". I disagreed. Where are they(switches) located? Also, where would accent lighting switch(es) be located?!
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The colored lights are controlled by a switch in the center armrest. The lights that run along the dash are controlled in the gauge cluster under the settings menu under vehicle settings/ lighting/ accent lighting.
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Originally Posted by 05130513
(Post 9191454)
I'm leasing a 2018 platinum tomorrow ! And i need a definitive answer on whether all '18 platinums have ambient lighting. My dealer says "not all". I disagreed. Where are they(switches) located? Also, where would accent lighting switch(es) be located?!
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Originally Posted by robtroxel
(Post 9191507)
The ambient lighting on the dash and front doors are so dim (even at highest setting) you'd be hard pressed to know they are standard on the Platinum. The accent lighting is definately an extra cost item. I have it but haven't changed the colors for months so they are just a "nice to have".
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Love it. I am going to do this on my 19 Altima. Your lights look great. Good job. |
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