2014-2015 Acura MDX OEM LED Fog Lights
I have my lights installed by an Acura dealership in Tustin, California; last year. I would like to share with the community. The beam pattern from the passenger side isn't good as I expected it to be. Possible defective unit? I would like to read your inputs, thank you.
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...F046E1D39E.jpg http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...B71D59DD43.jpg Can it be adjusted? Photo one is the passenger side, photo two is driver side. I do not like what I see from the passenger side. I have checked the instruction. The lights can only be adjusted higher or lower. please, this is urgent. Thank you folks. |
There should be a screw on the bottom of the foglight housing where you can adjust the level. I know under the bumper panel there should be a hole where you can access a long screw driver and turn the screw.
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Originally Posted by KB1Spec
(Post 15290404)
There should be a screw on the bottom of the foglight housing where you can adjust the level. I know under the bumper panel there should be a hole where you can access a long screw driver and turn the screw.
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Seem like one side is aiming higher than the other so I assume you can adjust it to balance on both of them.
Or just find a flat place and shine it at the wall. So you can get a better picture of how it should be aim. It is hard to tell on those shot as they are angle shots |
Originally Posted by KB1Spec
(Post 15291221)
Seem like one side is aiming higher than the other so I assume you can adjust it to balance on both of them.
Or just find a flat place and shine it at the wall. So you can get a better picture of how it should be aim. It is hard to tell on those shot as they are angle shots Also, I've been curious; whether the unit can be adjusted while placing the lights into the bumper housing. Do you know anyone who has the similar setup? |
Unit meaning the Foglight assemble? If so it should be already installed onto the bumper housing no?
Originally Posted by jayth.lg
(Post 15291374)
Thank you KB, I will update with photos.
Also, I've been curious; whether the unit can be adjusted while placing the lights into the bumper housing. Do you know anyone who has the similar setup? |
Originally Posted by KB1Spec
(Post 15291810)
Unit meaning the Foglight assemble? If so it should be already installed onto the bumper housing no?
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Adjusting left and right rather than up and down? Umm........I think you can but I don't recall seeing an adjustment for the left and right on the foglight assembly on the back of the unit. Only know the adjustment for up and down. Do you recall who installed your foglight? Was it DIY or dealer? You might need to either go under the car or have the car in a lift and inspect if everything are installed correctly. Sometimes there might be a gap when installing that may cause your foglight adjustment is off. You might double check on that.
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up and down only
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So, in other words, OEM fogs are just for looks...not very practical?
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My answer to your question "just for looks": yes and no. They do have a purpose and it does improve appearance. Eyes of the beholder. Some may say for looks only, some may say its more than just looks.
MY 09 TL, I recall those fogs were up and down adjustment too. |
To OP..Do you have a comparison shot of the lights from original fog lights at night time?
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The LED foglights are more than just for look.
But one has to really go through fog covered areas, in order to appreciate their usefulness. |
We had some thick fog this past week. In my opinion the fog lights are pretty disappointing. I don't think they help much at all.
I had a gen1 mdx and those fog lights made a huge difference. |
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...20c6a406c8.jpg
Left Side https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...fbff49c19f.jpg Right Side https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...3758a8c4d7.jpg Side Shot from the Passenger side. The further is from the Driver side. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...7d45c0d514.jpg Left to Right. Do you see the difference(s)? https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...fb03141122.jpg Front Passenger Side https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...be4725a790.jpg Front Driver Side.
Originally Posted by KB1Spec
(Post 15293102)
Adjusting left and right rather than up and down? Umm........I think you can but I don't recall seeing an adjustment for the left and right on the foglight assembly on the back of the unit. Only know the adjustment for up and down. Do you recall who installed your foglight? Was it DIY or dealer? You might need to either go under the car or have the car in a lift and inspect if everything are installed correctly. Sometimes there might be a gap when installing that may cause your foglight adjustment is off. You might double check on that.
Originally Posted by Comfy
(Post 15298011)
To OP..Do you have a comparison shot of the lights from original fog lights at night time?
I want the perfection out of everything, I am personally and honestly, do not like how they look. Looking for a solution. |
Originally Posted by beazur
(Post 15299208)
We had some thick fog this past week. In my opinion the fog lights are pretty disappointing. I don't think they help much at all.
I had a gen1 mdx and those fog lights made a huge difference. |
From the ground, it seems like the beam of the foglight are accurate IMO.
Looks good on my end. I can take some pic of my beam to compare tonight.
Originally Posted by jayth.lg
(Post 15310506)
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...20c6a406c8.jpg
Left Side https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...fbff49c19f.jpg Right Side https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...3758a8c4d7.jpg Side Shot from the Passenger side. The further is from the Driver side. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...7d45c0d514.jpg Left to Right. Do you see the difference(s)? https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...fb03141122.jpg Front Passenger Side https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...be4725a790.jpg Front Driver Side. ^^I had dealer installed the kit for me, DCH Tustin Acura. ^^Just took the photos, hoping enough for the comparison. I want the perfection out of everything, I am personally and honestly, do not like how they look. Looking for a solution. |
Also FYI, the beam on the headlamp on driver side tends to be less distance than the passenger side.
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Originally Posted by KB1Spec
(Post 15311123)
Also FYI, the beam on the headlamp on driver side tends to be less distance than the passenger side.
The first picture, as you can see the beam from the Driver side seems to be shaped like an eagle wing. As for the Passenger side, I don't know what shape we would call it as. |
Here is the beam of my foglight.
My LED foglight is yellow so it is a lot easier to see and also the level of the beam https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...d399dd8285.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...7bfbe8c629.jpg |
there are yellow fogs available for the 2014/2015 MDX?
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Originally Posted by paigoomein
(Post 15312493)
there are yellow fogs available for the 2014/2015 MDX?
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No...I added a Lamin X Yellow film on my LED fogs
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Originally Posted by KB1Spec
(Post 15313046)
No...I added a Lamin X Yellow film on my LED fogs
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Technology Package. I didnt get Advanced or Entertainment.
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Originally Posted by KB1Spec
(Post 15313606)
Technology Package. I didnt get Advanced or Entertainment.
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my is 2014
If you have a chance, can you take a frontal shot like how I took the picture of my so I can see how it would look? Try to adjust the aperture of your camera if you are taking night shot. The darker the exposure will reduce the glare and you can see much better of the beam of the foglight. Thanks |
Did you have to make any adjustments to your lights, KB?
My vehicle is at the dealership for the Power Steering System problem EPS malfunction.
Originally Posted by KB1Spec
(Post 15314949)
my is 2014
If you have a chance, can you take a frontal shot like how I took the picture of my so I can see how it would look? Try to adjust the aperture of your camera if you are taking night shot. The darker the exposure will reduce the glare and you can see much better of the beam of the foglight. Thanks |
I did not make any adjustment after it was installed. I brought the LED Foglight from my dealership and I had my friend shop installed it. So they did all the adjustment which I doubt there is. It's pretty much take out the bumper and install the kit by following the instruction i provided for them.
Originally Posted by jayth.lg
(Post 15317688)
Did you have to make any adjustments to your lights, KB?
My vehicle is at the dealership for the Power Steering System problem EPS malfunction. |
The kit I ordered did not come with the instruction, once installed, I asked the installer if he made any adjustments; he said that the lights are already adjusted by the factory. Not sure if that was the truth or he was being lazy because it was getting dark.
Originally Posted by KB1Spec
(Post 15317859)
I did not make any adjustment after it was installed. I brought the LED Foglight from my dealership and I had my friend shop installed it. So they did all the adjustment which I doubt there is. It's pretty much take out the bumper and install the kit by following the instruction i provided for them.
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instructions for fog light install can be located here if needed--looks like there is a screw for aiming if needed (last page of the instructions).
Acura online store : 2015 MDX Accessory installation (DIY) instructions
Originally Posted by jayth.lg
(Post 15318758)
The kit I ordered did not come with the instruction, once installed, I asked the installer if he made any adjustments; he said that the lights are already adjusted by the factory. Not sure if that was the truth or he was being lazy because it was getting dark.
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Originally Posted by paigoomein
(Post 15318761)
instructions for fog light install can be located here if needed--looks like there is a screw for aiming if needed (last page of the instructions).
Acura online store : 2015 MDX Accessory installation (DIY) instructions |
I like the look of the fog lights and will add them onto my New MDX 2015 in a couple of months.
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Originally Posted by sumoroach
(Post 15348280)
I like the look of the fog lights and will add them onto my New MDX 2015 in a couple of months.
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I really like the look of fog lights on a vehicle and I also like having the additional band of light down low and extending to the sides, so I am considering adding fogs to my 2016 MDX. But, after looking through the installation instructions, I'm not so sure I want my bumper and all manner of trim removed. That's always a recipe for a future rattle....plus the LED headlights are pretty strong to begin with.
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Originally Posted by BassAtl
(Post 15349364)
I really like the look of fog lights on a vehicle and I also like having the additional band of light down low and extending to the sides, so I am considering adding fogs to my 2016 MDX. But, after looking through the installation instructions, I'm not so sure I want my bumper and all manner of trim removed. That's always a recipe for a future rattle....plus the LED headlights are pretty strong to begin with.
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so the beams are all align?
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OK, so I had the OEM fog lights installed over the weekend. The beam is perfectly level and appears to be very well centered left to right....the only thing I would prefer is if the beam itself were adjusted slightly higher than it is currently. NOT high enough to be aimed at oncoming drivers or others in front of me. Just slightly higher, so that I can see a little more of it on the ground in front of the vehicle. It is currently very low.
The installation instructions show a screw of some type for the vertical adjustment, but there is a shroud covering the entire vehicle underneath the front bumper. The fogs are completely inaccessible from above, so either this shroud must be removed to make the adjustment or there is a trick to open a sufficient portion of it to make the adjustments. Anyone familiar enough with this to give me some instructions? I prefer yellow fogs and like the look of KB1Spec's MDX, so I have ordered the yellow Lamin-X film. With the film and a small upward adjustment, I'll be all set. Thanks for any advice you can provide. |
OK. Received and applied the yellow Lamin-X film today, but really would like to adjust the beam up just slightly. Anybody done this DIY and if so, what's the easiest way to access the adjustment screw on the fogs? Thanks.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...26823e9afd.jpg |
Originally Posted by KB1Spec
(Post 15358850)
so the beams are all align?
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