Lexusrhyno

I have been searching the web and can't seem to find any information on replacing the turn signal halogens with LEDs on the 2013 ES350. Is there a hyper-flash issue? The Lexus LED Flasher Turn Signal Relay (81980-50030) doesn't appear to be compatible with the 2013 model. I don't really want to go the resistor route, am I missing something? I would like to install VLEDs Platinum 21 Amber(Front) and Red(Rear).

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

Yeah I'm getting these, they require no cutting or splitting. This is all plug and play.
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/7440-LED-Hy...9.htm?CartID=1

bc6152

Please educate me and inform what benefit this change will make in turn signal operation. Also, are the harnesses you link to for the front and rear? What bulb is used for this? The company bulb chart only shows up to 2012 - no 2013 ES350.

Thanks, BC

amphipri0n

Thanks for the link, unfortunately out of stock. Any alternate source for the same Plug & Play type harness?

mrBillFL

right, why do this?

led = brighter bulbs?

can you school me on this setup, pls?

Lexusrhyno

One of my concerns about using a Load Resistor is heat and the other was tapping the factory wire harness. This in-line Resistor solves the issue of wire tapping but I understand some can get very hot. My understanding is that the Flasher Relay would eliminate the need for Load Resistors by matching the lower resistances of the LEDs. I understand that the factory relay can be modified as well to achieve the same result by shaving the resistance load inside the factory relay. I can't seem to find the Flasher Relay in the 2013 ES350. Did Lexus change the way the turn signals work? I also recall that the speed of the turn signal can be customized, so this maybe computer controlled and I may not have any other choice but the load resistors.

iJDMToy also sells this replace relay that I'm referring to.
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/12V-Electro..._fix_sku85.htm

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

I believe it is 7440 you should be able to take the bulb out and look at it. Exactly what mr.bill said as the reason they are good. LED=brighter bulbs.

Not really those are the best choice for plug and play without cutting into the wires.

Pretty simple just pull out the old bulb and replace with the plug n play and an LED bulb should be any problems.

Yes this is better all you need to get is an LED with ways to dissipate the heat usually the aluminum designed ones.

Lexusrhyno

V-LEDS pre-sales support confirmed my suspicions that the 2013 ES350 doesn't have separate turn signal flasher assembly. The turn signal flasher is computer controlled, load resistors appear to be the best option. I decided to go with the V3 Triton LED System for the front and rear turn signal, because the controller modules have the resistor built-in and they are brighter than the Platinum 21 models. I know they are extremely expensive but if I have to purchase Load Resistors anyway, I decided to go with these. I have emailed V-LEDS twice already and they response promptly each time. I feel comfortable purchasing from them, and these have a lifetime warranty. Their customer service has won me over as well as TRS - Theretrofitsource, where I purchased my Morimoto's HID H11 Elite Systems.

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

Update they will be posting up a new one soon as they have purchased a revised plug n play. These will be fine as load resistors and the fast blinking will not happen with these because there is a module.

LexRuger

Videos after install please

bc6152

Based on some of the information in this thread I've decided to go with the V3 Triton LED's. According to VLED customer service department, all that is necessary is to determine which adapter is required for the tail and front turn signals. Plug it in, attach the LED and you are finished. Sounds too easy... Does anyone know - without getting the 3 pound manual out - what bulbs are used in the tail and headlights?

LexRuger

bc6152

Yowsa! That was fast and I thank you for the info.

Lexusrhyno

I purchased the "7443 - 7440 Amber V3 Triton w/ the Standard Base Adapter" for the front and "7443 - 7440 Red V3 Triton w/ the Standard Base Adapter" for the rear. I installed the rear bulbs and since these are not DRL, heat is not an issue. My earlier concerns about heat don't appear warranted. I have yet to install the front signals, but looking under the hood makes me now concern about space. There isn't a lot of space to fit these rather large V3 LEDs. There appear to be enough space but it maybe very difficult actually to install though. I will attempt to install them this weekend, but I think I have to go through the wheel well.

LexRuger

I was just looking at that illustration today. Whenever I get these I'll probably just pay a shop to do the front.