Diode Dynamics Elite Fog Lights

[98-0425]

After 4 years running with Honda Access yellow fog lights, I decided to swap out for Diode Dynamics Elite fog lights that were introduced during SEMA 2021. These maintain the OEM look compared to the SS3 line, which I run on my Pilot. I knew the SS3 fog lights were too bright to run on the CTR, which is the reason I didn't go for it.

I love that these fog lights are made in the USA, and come with an 8 year warranty. The Elite series come with the built in backlight that can be wired to the DRL. I chose not to wire it because it would require me to pull off the bumper in order to run the harness to the DRL plug at the bottom of the headlights.

To run these fog lights, you will need to notch one of the bottom holes for the cross peg on the bumper. You will also need the conversion harness, either the Honda Access (p/n 08V38-T6G-B00) or go aftermarket with this harness.

Notched mounting hole. One on each fog light, alternate sides.

Diode Dynamics cutoff appears more crisp. DD on the right, HA on the left.

HA on the right. DD on the left.

 

[Yuhctr]

just installed these yesterday, didnt make a notch but kinda tempted to go with ss3 max now since i dont see a difference in brightness at all. Also, i ran the wire for the amber back light to the back of the headlights where i found the DRL wire(purple) and tapped it there.

 

[Mocchan]

I'd love to see some night output shots if possible, curious to see how different they are to OEM. I currently have the SS3 MAX and loving them, but I love the aesthetics of these vs the offroad looking pods lol.

 

[Yuhctr]

I'd love to see some night output shots if possible, curious to see how different they are to OEM. I currently have the SS3 MAX and loving them, but I love the aesthetics of these vs the offroad looking pods lol.

Hows the max? i know the Elite is more focused than the ss3. Do you happen to have road photos on the max? Really contemplating on returning mine for the ss3 max

 

[98-0425]

I'd love to see some night output shots if possible, curious to see how different they are to OEM. I currently have the SS3 MAX and loving them, but I love the aesthetics of these vs the offroad looking pods lol.

 

[HQuakers]

Where did you purchase these? Everywhere I'm seeing is backordered until first week of August. Was planning on running these instead of the HA fogs simply due to the videos I've seen of the output + the price. Looks great!

 

[98-0425]

Where did you purchase these? Everywhere I'm seeing is backordered until first week of August. Was planning on running these instead of the HA fogs simply due to the videos I've seen of the output + the price. Looks great!

Lightwerkz had them in stock during their July 4th sale. DD at that time had them backordered until 8/8.

 

[HammyL15B7]

Absolutely love these on my SI. Didnt have to notch though, went together perfect. I just hardwired it instead of getting an adapter harness, works just fine. Not using the backlight currently but I was curious about wiring it to the turn signal cuz it would look cool. If anyone has done that let me know.

 

[Israel]

I love to see some wallshots and output from up front
They look very crispy yellow

 

[luthacris]

Nick any issues with fuses being blown? I've done this install and my parking lights (sidemarker/rear lights) and some interior lights have stopped working. I've replaced the (red 10) fuse located in the engine bay (the row to the right, 3rd down) several times but blows as soon as the lights are turned on. Any insight would be great.

PS using JDM Conversion harness

 

[98-0425]

Nick any issues with fuses being blown? I've done this install and my parking lights (sidemarker/rear lights) and some interior lights have stopped working. I've replaced the (red 10) fuse located in the engine bay (the row to the right, 3rd down) several times but blows as soon as the lights are turned on. Any insight would be great.

PS using JDM Conversion harness

@luthacris

Hey Chris, I didn't wire my backlight. For me it was plug and play just for fog function. Did you wire the backlight, maybe it's grounding on something or the load is too high.

 

[luthacris]

@luthacris

Hey Chris, I didn't wire my backlight. For me it was plug and play just for fog function. Did you wire the backlight, maybe it's grounding on something or the load is too high.

Thanks Nick, yeah the backlight wire was t-clamped to the sidemarkers (figured that would work) the t-clamp cause a short because I clamped in both the ground and power wire’s together ‍‍‍. I found out that the backlight wire needs to taped to the DRL’s which is the purple wire behind the headlights.

 

[Israel]

Can you share a Pic of the purple wire for DRLs? I want to hook my backlights too
Thanks

 

[luthacris]

Can you share a Pic of the purple wire for DRLs? I want to hook my backlights too
Thanks

 

[Israel]

Thank you
Is it the plug or wires that are located right under the h11 bulb? Did you just T- clamp?

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