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JSROOKS is correct, Diode is the best way to go! I have the H11 XML2 LED's and absolutely LOVE them. I went with the 6k and they match perfectly. You will need 2 sets and it does get pricey but you get what you pay for, and with DD, you get quality.
JSROOKS is correct, Diode is the best way to go! I have the H11 XML2 LED's and absolutely LOVE them. I went with the 6k and they match perfectly. You will need 2 sets and it does get pricey but you get what you pay for, and with DD, you get quality.
Thanks.
How bright are they compared to the headlights of the SR?
Pics dont do them justice, these things are hella bright! At night when I turn the fogs off and on, there is a huge area that you really dont realize is lit up until you turn them off.
Anybody replace the fog light bulbs? If so, what did you use? I can't stand the way they don't match in brightness/whiteness to my headlights.
Thanks
I replaced mine with the philips led h11. They weren't cheap but got them discounted to $140 a pair from pep boys. They are brighter than my led headlights in my platinum. Color match perfectly. No water issues so far. Knock on wood.
I have bought a Maxima 2013 SV. The fog lights do not have bulb. I was wondering if it does not come with fog lights or something has happened to them (is it not standard for SV model). How can I figure out if there is wiring for it (in other words if I can put a pair of bulbs for it)? If yes, what is the best option and price? Can I replace the head lights as well as they are very weak (they are yellow)? What are the best options for that in terms of brightness and whiteness and price?
Has anyone decided if they are going to do the LED Switchbacks for the DRLS. I am tempted I am just afraid of doing it and the headlights not sealing properly.
I changed out the fogs this morning holy crap the passenger side was hard to do. There is a black box in the way ..
Could you please tell me the instruction for changing out? Do I need to open bumper or...?
What light did you get? How much did you pay and from where?
Could you please tell me the instruction for changing out? Do I need to open bumper or...?
What light did you get? How much did you pay and from where?
Take off wheel.. Take off 3 clips from wheel well and 4 screws from bottom. Pull back plastic guard. Take off bulb and harness replace with new blub and re apply harness. I brought off amazon just search maxima led foglights it will be the 1st or 2nd on list. u need 4 blubs so order 2 sets.. JDM I think is the name... let me know if you have any other questions...
Take off wheel.. Take off 3 clips from wheel well and 4 screws from bottom. Pull back plastic guard. Take off bulb and harness replace with new blub and re apply harness. I brought off amazon just search maxima led foglights it will be the 1st or 2nd on list. u need 4 blubs so order 2 sets.. JDM I think is the name... let me know if you have any other questions...
it was indeed a pain in the *** to do the passengers side, i also did it through the wheel wells but I left the wheels on the car
Take off wheel.. Take off 3 clips from wheel well and 4 screws from bottom. Pull back plastic guard. Take off bulb and harness replace with new blub and re apply harness. I brought off amazon just search maxima led foglights it will be the 1st or 2nd on list. u need 4 blubs so order 2 sets.. JDM I think is the name... let me know if you have any other questions...
Thanks for the instruction. For the fog light, do I need to buy ballast or any decoder as well or it is only for headlights? Does each side have two fog lights? When I checked Amazon (following link), "https://www.amazon.com/Alla-Lighting-Power-Bright-Replacement/dp/B011480LPA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1477579818&sr=8-2&keywords=maxima+led+fog+lights", it is giving me H10, H11, H16,....
Which one do I need to buy?
No decoders needed... H16 bulb.. I cant access amazon from work so I cant see link. sorry . yes 4 bulbs total...
When I looked at my car, I see only two lenses one on the right and one on the left. Each lens has a place for one lamp. Please look at following link related to following picture. This is exactly what I have.
"https://maxima.org/forums/7th-generation-maxima-2009-2015/568365-ok-who-bought-one-what-do-you-think.html"
I think I have only two sockets for those bulbs.
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When I looked at my car, I see only two lenses one on the right and one on the left. Each lens has a place for one lamp. Please look at following link related to following picture. This is exactly what I have.
"https://maxima.org/forums/7th-generation-maxima-2009-2015/568365-ok-who-bought-one-what-do-you-think.html"
I think I have only two sockets for those bulbs.
Bro, this is the 8th gen forum! 2016+ max, you have a 7th gen!
Thought I would share, in case anyone (like me) is deciding today how to get the best price.
I just bought my XLM2 6000K fog replacements from Diode Dynamics online. These guys are great to work with, and if you act fast you can save a whopping 25% on your order using code:
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I just did, got my $240 lamps ($120 x 2 sets) for $198 with shipping.
It's not every day that the BEST comes with a deep discount. Jump in!
The only thing I hate about these design(s) are those hanging things (ballast/adapter).
Check Philips on Amazon they are getting cheaper..for some reason.. may be, they are putting out new product soon.
So it looks like there are no decoders needed for the fogs. I've seen 2 types of fogs, ones listed as replacement bulbs, like the ones recommended in this thread, and the kits, which look essentially identical to the headlight kits (OPT7 offers this type). The cost is VERY different, so if just a simple swap using replacement bulbs from std to LED will suffice, that would be great. So is there a way to cool the LEDs then, similar to the headlight LEDs? If not, do these bulbs burn out more quickly if they are not cooled sufficiently?
So it looks like there are no decoders needed for the fogs. I've seen 2 types of fogs, ones listed as replacement bulbs, like the ones recommended in this thread, and the kits, which look essentially identical to the headlight kits (OPT7 offers this type). The cost is VERY different, so if just a simple swap using replacement bulbs from std to LED will suffice, that would be great. So is there a way to cool the LEDs then, similar to the headlight LEDs? If not, do these bulbs burn out more quickly if they are not cooled sufficiently?
Thanks,
OK, i answered my own question. Apparently the ones that are the "kits" require mechanical cooling because of their hi lumen capacity. The others with less brightness only need some heat dissipating design.
