Fog Lights on 2016 RDX Advance/Elite model
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Fog Lights on 2016 RDX Advance/Elite model
The refreshed 2016 RDX has full LED lighting now at both the front and rear ends of the vehicle (which is great).. HOWEVER on the top Advance/Elite model - the only model/package now that comes with factory-applied Fog Lights - the lamps/bulbs in those fog light housings are halogen, not LED. So what's up with that? No doubt there will be a color temperature mismatch between the fog lights and everything else up front. In the '16 RDX U.S. accessory catalog Acura list "LED Fog Lights" for the price of $842! Surely there must be a cheaper way to have "LED" fog lights on the '16 RDX Advance/Elite! Has anyone here converted from halogen to LED bulbs for their fog lights on their 2013-2015 RDX w/ Tech Pkg?
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If you look at cars with LED fog lamps, it's more than just a bulb replacement, but rather a complete housing change typically with multiple LED's that are optimized for a fog pattern. My speculation is that since that cost is high, they opted for the previous iteration of fog lamps when done at the factory, and the significant cost of the upgrade to LED is because even for those factory installed w/fogs, the whole housing changes. It's less for those since the wiring harness is already there (thus the price difference between models).
I've not yet seen an in-person LED_fog equipped 2016, so this is speculation. But I'm guessing this is the scenario based on things like the LED fogs they put in the Mini Coopers (as an example).
andy
I've not yet seen an in-person LED_fog equipped 2016, so this is speculation. But I'm guessing this is the scenario based on things like the LED fogs they put in the Mini Coopers (as an example).
andy
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I plan on changing out the fog lights to LED on my '16 Advance at some point. No urgency since I rarely will use them- I'm willing to wait for a good deal on the actual Acura part.
What I would like to do sooner is put LED lights on the license plate. Hate they used incandesents there. Not to high jack your thread, but does anyone have a recommendation on a source for LED's for the license plate light?
What I would like to do sooner is put LED lights on the license plate. Hate they used incandesents there. Not to high jack your thread, but does anyone have a recommendation on a source for LED's for the license plate light?
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If you look at cars with LED fog lamps, it's more than just a bulb replacement, but rather a complete housing change typically with multiple LED's that are optimized for a fog pattern. My speculation is that since that cost is high, they opted for the previous iteration of fog lamps when done at the factory, and the significant cost of the upgrade to LED is because even for those factory installed w/fogs, the whole housing changes. It's less for those since the wiring harness is already there (thus the price difference between models).
I've not yet seen an in-person LED_fog equipped 2016, so this is speculation. But I'm guessing this is the scenario based on things like the LED fogs they put in the Mini Coopers (as an example).
andy
I've not yet seen an in-person LED_fog equipped 2016, so this is speculation. But I'm guessing this is the scenario based on things like the LED fogs they put in the Mini Coopers (as an example).
andy
As opposed to buying the pricey LED Fog Light accessory kit, another option would be to replace the factory OEM halogen bulbs with so-called "super white xenon" halogen bulbs; I've installed this version of halogen bulb in fog light housings with great effect on a couple of my vehicles equipped with HID xenon headlamps.
/richard
Last edited by rbreeze; 05-22-2015 at 12:58 PM.
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I plan on changing out the fog lights to LED on my '16 Advance at some point. No urgency since I rarely will use them- I'm willing to wait for a good deal on the actual Acura part.
What I would like to do sooner is put LED lights on the license plate. Hate they used incandesents there. Not to high jack your thread, but does anyone have a recommendation on a source for LED's for the license plate light?
What I would like to do sooner is put LED lights on the license plate. Hate they used incandesents there. Not to high jack your thread, but does anyone have a recommendation on a source for LED's for the license plate light?
Great specs on this model LED bulb including 6000K (cool white) color temperature, 177 Lumen light output, operating voltage range of 10~30 VDC and non-polarity sensitive.
Here's a link to their specifications webpage for the bulb: https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...Specifications
Edit: FYI - I just discovered they're having a special 10% off Memorial Day sale this weekend - if you decide to order from them use promo code MEM15.
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If you just want the bulbs, auto zone has a great selection, and I don't see why you wouldn't just be able to change the bulbs themselves, check what it is and look online, the have h11..., at least it will be whiter and brighter, no need to break the bank changing everything, after all they're only fog lights.
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Joe is right. The RDX fog lamps use H11 bulbs. you can buy any of the superbright bulbs which offer a marginal color difference (4300- whiter) instead of the OEM (3600K). Those should be user replaceable and would not void any warranty and are perfectly legal.
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My wife just got the 2016 Advance Package and I too was disappointed with the non-LED fog lights. I bought these on Amazon ($28) and they work and look great.
JDM ASTAR 1200 Lumens Extremely Bright 144-EX Chipsets H11 H8 LED Bulbs with Projector for DRL or Fog Lights, Xenon White
JDM ASTAR 1200 Lumens Extremely Bright 144-EX Chipsets H11 H8 LED Bulbs with Projector for DRL or Fog Lights, Xenon White
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If you want OEM quality led bulbs you have to go with Morimoto Type S.
Thanks to carbonTSEX for the DIY, see links below.
https://acurazine.com/forums/diy-faq...lights-931832/
Morimoto XB LED Fog lights
Thanks to carbonTSEX for the DIY, see links below.
https://acurazine.com/forums/diy-faq...lights-931832/
Morimoto XB LED Fog lights
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