Bengalfang

Has anyone that installed the illuminated scuff plates gotten them to fade in and out like the stock Lux package scuff plates? I'm particularly interested in the premium pkg since that is what I have.

PNice972

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how hard is this to install on a car that isn't with sports package? the scuff plates, not the fade in and out part. i heard it wasn't plug n play for cars without this.

JoesIS250

correct me if im wrong but its plug and play if you have the Sports Package but if not then its not as easy. Sucks for me since i of course dont have the sports package

Bengalfang

JoesIS250: You're correct.

PNice: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...+plate+install
That is how easy/difficult it is.

So anybody have any success with the fade in/out?

jasoncd

iTrader: (2)

It's not that hard to do wo/ the sports package. Step by step instructions have been posted. If you use the wires from the door, they won't fade. I believe if you use the wires from the footwell lights they will fade, but not sure since I didn't use that method.

slver250

I'm trying to work out the fade in/out part for the illuminated scuff plates for my car which is the premium package. It pretty much comes down to a RCL circuit. Just have to find the right value for the right time constant for the capacitor which I'm still trying to experiment with, and another factor is the real estate under the scuff plates for the circuit which is a bit cramped.

lexus27

iTrader: (1)

I installed these in January. I used the footwell lighting connection and they do fade on BUT the light remains on while the car is operational (as long as the footwell light is on).
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=194897

Bengalfang

Do they remain on for the lux pkg? Are they annoying at night?

tt061880

no they do not remain on for the lux package.

Bengalfang

I just read Lexus27's looong thread that he posted. I understand a bit more now. I think I will just go with the non footwell lighting. I am afraid the light at night might be annoying. I'm sad I won't get any fading though. Thanks for the feedback.

terp05

iTrader: (1)

You can't see the light at night with the doors closed....

Bengalfang

Oh... So the only reason people didn't like the lights on was because they thought it would burn out the LEDs? If that's the reason I might tell the shop to use the footwell lights. They only come on with the head lights too right? So they wouldn't be on during the day.

is4me2

Mine lights up when you open the car door and the inside lights come on too.

FYI, I'm bringing the install instructions tomorrow. Everything is ready to go. Just finished all my detailing. See you in the a.m.

Payam

Well, I did have the car washed today..... But then it rained out of nowhere..... see you in the morning....