No Fog Lights
#16
Why no fog lights on the RX unless you get the Optional "Tripple Beam LED Headlamps" @ $1,675 which includes Cornering Lamps, Front LED Turn Signals, and Fog Lamps? I can imagine that the New Fog Lamps are quite a bit more expensive than the old "round" ones? So rather than take the hit for the more expensive Fog Lamps for all RXs, just delete them as standard equipment. I noted Lexus deleted the small storage compartment near the front arm rest and also deleted the storage compartment in the rear seat armrest (450f Sport). I note on youtube that the Canadian RX fSport had the rear seat armrest storage compartment along with heated rear seats and electric switches to lay down the back row seats whereas the fSport for USA has manual levers to lay down the back seats (not talking about the "L", just the 5 pax version. The Canadian version also had a wireless phone charger in the space under the Heater/AC controls. So Lexus must make different versions and badging of the RX for various markets?
#18
Why no fog lights on the RX unless you get the Optional "Tripple Beam LED Headlamps" @ $1,675 which includes Cornering Lamps, Front LED Turn Signals, and Fog Lamps? I can imagine that the New Fog Lamps are quite a bit more expensive than the old "round" ones? So rather than take the hit for the more expensive Fog Lamps for all RXs, just delete them as standard equipment. I noted Lexus deleted the small storage compartment near the front arm rest and also deleted the storage compartment in the rear seat armrest (450f Sport). I note on youtube that the Canadian RX fSport had the rear seat armrest storage compartment along with heated rear seats and electric switches to lay down the back row seats whereas the fSport for USA has manual levers to lay down the back seats (not talking about the "L", just the 5 pax version. The Canadian version also had a wireless phone charger in the space under the Heater/AC controls. So Lexus must make different versions and badging of the RX for various markets?
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#19
Wow, I wondered about that also and notice it didn't open. Since it's my wife's car those things aren't important to her, but to me I would have made a better choice in trim models. The 2016 we turn in for this 2020 had all of those options except for the carplay & powered folding seats which not sure they offered, and the cost was about the same. Still a nice SUV and the wife is happy with it.
#20
Yep. Ditto! Got 2020RX at $56K and no fog lights. Shame. Never thought to look since they have had fog lights in the RX since the RX300. I have owned them all: RX300, RX330, RX400H, RX 350 (2013), RxX50 (2016) and now the RX350 (2020).
I just called my dealer and said WTH! Asked them to check with factory to see if the wiring harness feeds were there for the lights and connection in stalk (may be a relay involved as well) Could be a change out of stalk and addition of fogs might work if the harness inputs are there. Doubt it though if they only come with that expensive lighting package. Shame Lexus.
I just called my dealer and said WTH! Asked them to check with factory to see if the wiring harness feeds were there for the lights and connection in stalk (may be a relay involved as well) Could be a change out of stalk and addition of fogs might work if the harness inputs are there. Doubt it though if they only come with that expensive lighting package. Shame Lexus.
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RaiderHawk (10-12-20)
#21
Yep. Ditto! Got 2020RX at $56K and no fog lights. Shame. Never thought to look since they have had fog lights in the RX since the RX300. I have owned them all: RX300, RX330, RX400H, RX 350 (2013), RxX50 (2016) and now the RX350 (2020).
I just called my dealer and said WTH! Asked them to check with factory to see if the wiring harness feeds were there for the lights and connection in stalk (may be a relay involved as well) Could be a change out of stalk and addition of fogs might work if the harness inputs are there. Doubt it though if they only come with that expensive lighting package. Shame Lexus.
I just called my dealer and said WTH! Asked them to check with factory to see if the wiring harness feeds were there for the lights and connection in stalk (may be a relay involved as well) Could be a change out of stalk and addition of fogs might work if the harness inputs are there. Doubt it though if they only come with that expensive lighting package. Shame Lexus.
I hope you receive a positive answer and I’ll do the same.
#22
Lexus dealer service advised that wiring connection are not there for the 2020 fogs. Still think it wold be possible to get them in. Would just have to design circuits mayb to a relay and then the switch panel on the left rather than the stalk.
#23
If you do this yourself it would be a reason for Lexus to void your warranty. Especially if you have any sort of electrical problems in the future.
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#24
Here's a link to a 2017 NY Times article about why car makers have been discontinuing front fog lights: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/29/a...disappear.html
I'm OK with factory installed front fog lights being discontinued as long as the vehicle headlights are good enough to allow seeing road edges and lane lines in foul weather when driving at low speeds. Unfortunately, many people don't understand when fog lights should be used and that they should be turned off as soon as they are no longer needed. The glare front fog lights often cause when used inappropriately in clear weather can be blinding for other drivers and especially blinding for older drivers like me.
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RaiderHawk (10-12-20)
#25
Installing fog lights does not void a vehicle warranty. I've installed front and rear fog lights on numerous vehicles using commercial kits or by fabricating my own wiring harnesses and using separately sourced relays and switches.
Here's a link to a 2017 NY Times article about why car makers have been discontinuing front fog lights: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/29/a...disappear.html
I'm OK with factory installed front fog lights being discontinued as long as the vehicle headlights are good enough to allow seeing road edges and lane lines in foul weather when driving at low speeds. Unfortunately, many people don't understand when fog lights should be used and that they should be turned off as soon as they are no longer needed. The glare front fog lights often cause when used inappropriately in clear weather can be blinding for other drivers and especially blinding for older drivers like me.
Here's a link to a 2017 NY Times article about why car makers have been discontinuing front fog lights: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/29/a...disappear.html
I'm OK with factory installed front fog lights being discontinued as long as the vehicle headlights are good enough to allow seeing road edges and lane lines in foul weather when driving at low speeds. Unfortunately, many people don't understand when fog lights should be used and that they should be turned off as soon as they are no longer needed. The glare front fog lights often cause when used inappropriately in clear weather can be blinding for other drivers and especially blinding for older drivers like me.
#26
I didn't say Lexus would void your warranty. I said it could be a reason to void your warranty if you have electrical problems. I'm sure this may not be a difficult task for you, but for some adding an aftermarket device to the electrical system not done correctly could cause issues.
Of course if an owner does not basic instructions and/or common sense when installing aftermarket equipment and causes damage then he could have warranty issues. Installing fog lights, which I have done many times, is one of the easiest automotive projects. Any blithering idiot can do it.
#28
Lexus or its parent company TMC cannot use the installation of aftermarket equipment to void a warranty unless it can be proven that the installation directly caused a problem. There's a federal law that covers it - the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Of course if an owner does not basic instructions and/or common sense when installing aftermarket equipment and causes damage then he could have warranty issues. Installing fog lights, which I have done many times, is one of the easiest automotive projects. Any blithering idiot can do it.
Of course if an owner does not basic instructions and/or common sense when installing aftermarket equipment and causes damage then he could have warranty issues. Installing fog lights, which I have done many times, is one of the easiest automotive projects. Any blithering idiot can do it.
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ravenuer (07-29-20)
#29
Which Package for the LED Fog Lights?
Looking at buying my first Lexus vehicle - the RX stands out among Lexus SUV's.
The build tool is a little difficult to use, but am learning some tricks. Unfortunate you cant combine certain options (Luxury Package with Pano roof for example)
To the point, I cant figure out which Package or option includes the small sliver fog lights. Some of the models have blacked out blank inserts while others have the fog lamps. Really like the fog lamps.
Also, can they be added later as an accessory through the dealership?
This is a snip of the fog lamp. I hope this is not limited to the F Sport
Thanks in advance. Looking forward to my first Lexus.
The build tool is a little difficult to use, but am learning some tricks. Unfortunate you cant combine certain options (Luxury Package with Pano roof for example)
To the point, I cant figure out which Package or option includes the small sliver fog lights. Some of the models have blacked out blank inserts while others have the fog lamps. Really like the fog lamps.
Also, can they be added later as an accessory through the dealership?
This is a snip of the fog lamp. I hope this is not limited to the F Sport
Thanks in advance. Looking forward to my first Lexus.
Last edited by technobob; 10-09-20 at 08:03 PM.
#30
To the point, I cant figure out which Package or option includes the small sliver fog lights. Some of the models have blacked out blank inserts while others have the fog lamps. Really like the fog lamps.
Also, can they be added later as an accessory through the dealership?
On the later addition -- I wouldn't count on the needed wiring harness being on the car, if it wasn't originally built to have the fog lights. There are many posts on this forum where owners have discovered that the electrical item they want to add to their car has no corresponding wiring available on the vehicle. See post #22 above.