Lexusgs430:


Going by your install process, if i forgot to turn on fog lights, would DRL turn on?.....

I see!
Where did you end up drawing power from because I dey fear malfunction errors. Make I start to dey take notes, because e be like say na the next DIY be dis!

Eddee:


I see!
Where did you end up drawing power from because I dey fear malfunction errors. Make I start to dey take notes, because e be like say na the next DIY be dis!

Power was sourced from an empty spot from the fuse box (relay point).......

Finding power source is one, running the cables is another.... If you can do this..... You are unto a winner.......

The DRL came with hanging brackets, but i opted for super duper sticky pads + velcro..... Why drill unnecessary holes...........

Eddee:


I see!
Where did you end up drawing power from because I dey fear malfunction errors. Make I start to dey take notes, because e be like say na the next DIY be dis!

Tools required......

- Extra cables
- Tester (with pincer option)
- DRL lights
- Black electrical masking tape (i completely masked cables from fuse box to DRL lights (extra protection)
- Sticky pads
- Scissors (to cut sticky pads to size)

Lexusgs430:


Power was sourced from an empty spot from the fuse box (relay point).......

Finding power source is one, running the cables is another.... If yiu can do this..... You are unto a winner.......

The DRL came with hanging brackets, but i opted for super duper sticky pads + velcro..... Why drill unnecessary holes...........

Hmmmm, I'll download this page and save it. I'll order some fancy lights (angel eyes and the likes), from Aliexpress by month end. Once they come in, I'll hit you up for a proper walk through.

Lexusgs430:



Tools required......

- Extra cables
- Tester (with pincer option)
- DRL lights
- Black electrical masking tape (i completely masked cables from fuse box to DRL lights (extra protection)
- Sticky pads

This will be fun, August ending will be lit. (literally and figuratively, hopefully).

Eddee:


Hmmmm, I'll download this page and save it. I'll order some fancy lights (angel eyes and the likes), from Aliexpress by month end. Once they come in, I'll hit you up for a proper walk through.

If buying the one in the picture, don't forget to buy 2 pieces......

Some listings are for only one piece of DRL........

And not forgetting, you would also have to conduct a small surgical operation on your fuse box housing ..... If you shut cable without creating a small pinch, over longer periods of fuse box cover permanently resting on cables (forced shut).... Cable would become weaker and could snap.........

Lexusgs430:


If buying the one in the picture, don't forget to buy 2 pieces......

Some listings are for only one piece of DRL........

Yesh, true that.

Lexusgs430:
And not forgetting, you would also have to conduct a small surgical operation on your fuse box housing ..... If you shut cable without creating a small pinch, over longer periods of fuse box cover permanently resting on cables (forced shut).... Cable would become weaker and could snap.........

These instructions don dey pass DIY. When time reach I go supervise the work abeg, local man cannot come and kill himself

Eddee:


These instructions don dey pass DIY. When time reach I go supervise the work abeg, local man cannot come and kill himself

You are not moving the fuse box, you are simply just chipping the side..........

Eddee:


These instructions don dey pass DIY. When time reach I go supervise the work abeg, local man cannot come and kill himself

If you feel it's beyond your DIY abilities ..... Just watch them conduct this transformation.......

I have bought 2 more DRL lights extra (just incase the ones installed burns out (just a case of removing the cable at the DRL point and attaching new ones).......

Forward thinking.............

Lexusgs430:


You are not moving the fuse box, you are simply just chipping the side..........

Okay chief, currently looking at some options amd designs. Once I get them, I'll hit you up.

Eddee:


Okay chief, currently looking at some options amd designs. Once I get them, I'll hit you up.

The beauty about this install was, an original empty slot was already present..... So it slotted and fitted in nicely original..........

Lexusgs430:



The most difficult part, was locating power source, that comes on and off at ignition off........... (took almost 90 minutes of pinching cables and testing)...... Which in the end, turned out a wasted effort..........

I don't get it. Just draw power directly from the alternator?

HeavenlyBang:


I don't get it. Just draw power directly from the alternator?

The exposed bit of the alternator had constant power....... Ignition on/off..............

Abi how would i park car and DLR would still be shining.......

Before and After.......

Is this an Infiniti Thread or an acura thread?


Seems derailed to me

Inception:
Is this an Infiniti Thread or an acura thread?


Seems derailed to me

Demeanors are always welcome to my humble ambode.

Inception:
Is this an Infiniti Thread or an acura thread?


Seems derailed to me

Oga Inception forgive us abeg - HeavenlyBang how the village waka go? No comments on my up wine request abi?

HeavenlyBang:


Demeanors are always welcome to my humble ambode.

I don go do oversabi

Inception:
Is this an Infiniti Thread or an acura thread?


Seems derailed to me

Focus was not on the Acura, but DRL install...........

Inception:


I don go do oversabi

Nor be so, brother.

Eddee:


Oga Inception forgive us abeg - HeavenlyBang how the village waka go? No comments on my up wine request abi?

E go well o. Sadly, I no fit carry the pami come. No worry, we go share one chill bottle of Martini Rose anytime we jam.

HeavenlyBang:



Nor be so, brother.



E go well o. Sadly, I no fit carry the pami come. No worry, we go share one chill bottle of Martini Rose anytime we jam.

No wahala baba

HeavenlyBang:


Demeanors are always welcome to my humble ambode. on board

Fixed

My car was in the shop again last week . First oil change. And another set of issues.

Five quarts of full synthetic 5W-30. Mobil1. Best oil only for my VQ, God knows it deserves it. I dey flog am everyday.

HeavenlyBang:
My car was in the shop again last week . First oil change. And another set of issues.

Five quarts of full synthetic 5W-30. Mobil1. Best oil only for my VQ, God knows it deserves it. I dey flog am everyday.

What other issues does your beautiful beast have o!

Two weeks ago, when I travelled to the outback, the car started acting up.

1. Rough idling. P0171 and P0174. Bank 1 and Bank 2 running lean.

First suspect? Bad fuel. I only fill at Stanel Awka or NNPC but I was away, so I had to fill up at less reputable stations.

Bought injector cleaner when I got back. Refilled. Still rough idling. Na wa.

2. Rattle in my exhaust.
A noticeable rattle when I'm at 2000 rpm or so.

Suspect? Cats.

Took the car to the shop that Friday. For the aforementioned oil change and repairs.

Picture below was taken about an hour ago getting it washed. Stanel Awka sells good fuel. Car takes premium unleaded only, so I'm very particular about that. It's not premium but at least it's not garbage regular.

All pictures taken on my trusted LG V40.

Fixing the rough idling was a chore.

After eliminating fuel/fuel pump issues. It had to be an issue with the intake/throttle system.

BTW, the HR engines have two throttle bodies. Two mafs. Two everything. Because performance car.

First port of call was the air filters. They were a mess. Dusty on one bank and torn on the other. Had to be replaced.

Pictures below.

HeavenlyBang:
Two weeks ago, when I travelled to the outback, the car started acting up.

1. Rough idling. P0171 and P0174. Bank 1 and Bank 2 running lean.

First suspect? Bad fuel. I only fill at Stanel Awka or NNPC but I was away, so I had to fill up at less reputable stations.

Bought injector cleaner when I got back. Refilled. Still rough idling. Na wa.

2. Rattle in my exhaust.
A noticeable rattle when I'm at 2000 rpm or so.

Suspect? Cats.

Took the car to the shop that Friday. For the aforementioned oil change and repairs.

Picture below was taken about an hour ago getting it washed. Stanel Awka sells good fuel. Car takes premium unleaded only, so I'm very particular about that. It's not premium but at least it's not garbage regular.

All pictures taken on my trusted LG V40.

under what condition do you experience the lean condition or under what condition was the code set? At idle or higher RPM?
Check your freezeframe data to guide you.
Areas of usual suspect...
1. Check your exhaust for leaks especially points close to the upstream O2 sensors. (Did u do an exhaust job recently?
2. Low fuel pressure... i hope U did a fuel pressure test cuz if u didnt na koboko u go chop bro
3. Dirty MAF sensor. Inspect them carefully. If they are dirty they will def cause a false reading at WOT (wide open throttle).usually car will run well at idle but rough under load.

HeavenlyBang:
Two weeks ago, when I travelled to the outback, the car started acting up.

1. Rough idling. P0171 and P0174. Bank 1 and Bank 2 running lean.

First suspect? Bad fuel. I only fill at Stanel Awka or NNPC but I was away, so I had to fill up at less reputable stations.

Bought injector cleaner when I got back. Refilled. Still rough idling. Na wa.

2. Rattle in my exhaust.
A noticeable rattle when I'm at 2000 rpm or so.

Suspect? Cats.

Took the car to the shop that Friday. For the aforementioned oil change and repairs.

Picture below was taken about an hour ago getting it washed. Stanel Awka sells good fuel. Car takes premium unleaded only, so I'm very particular about that. It's not premium but at least it's not garbage regular.

All pictures taken on my trusted LG V40.

Could you kindly explain why U suspect the cats for rattle noise?
Do u av a P0420 code?

So, I replaced the air filters. And cleaned the MAFs. Throttle body was clean.


Rough idling stopped.


Discovered that a PCV hose wasn't connected. Reconnected it properly, clipped it back into place.


Rough idling started again.
I no know wetin dey worry Nissan tbh.


Took the car to the welders. Loosed out the exhaust. Catalysts were damaged. One had disintegrated, even.

Took out the cats.

Time to install spacers.

No space for bank 1. The O2 sensor would just end up hitting the transmission. We rugged am, force am in.


The 02 sensor wire cut.
And na like 10k for market.

Installed 02 sensor with spacers on bank 2. Funny enough, there was plenty space on that side. All fine and good until the car started throwing codes for cats on both banks.

The one wey spacer dey o, and the one wey spacer no dey.
So, basically I lost an O2 sensor for nothing.

Drove the car extensively without any O2 sensors on bank 1.. No difference at all to performance or fuel economy. I still get the 11 mpg I've always gotten.

Very interesting tbh.

AutoMoTech:

under what condition do you experience the lean condition or under what condition was the code set? At idle or higher RPM?
Check your freezeframe data to guide you.
Areas of usual suspect...
1. Check your exhaust for leaks especially points close to the upstream O2 sensors. (Did u do an exhaust job recently?
2. Low fuel pressure... i hope U did a fuel pressure test cuz if u didnt na koboko u go chop bro
3. Dirty MAF sensor. Inspect them carefully. If they are dirty they will def cause a false reading at WOT (wide open throttle).usually car will run well at idle but rough under load.

Thanks for this. I'll have a look into it.






Anyway, two days, the rough idling stopped on its own completely. No issues till now.


On the flip side, after the cat delete, this car now sounds like a sub-machine gun.
Amazing sound. I was planning to do a muffler delete before this but I'm satisfied with how it sounds for now. I'll do a cold startup video later.

The cat delete also brought power gains. There's a noticeable increase in power after taking off the cats, especially in the low-end. Car pulls extremely hard now.