AnimalB

My driver side low beam went out on the GS430. I've never had that happen and I've racked 140k on the car. Whats the best move to get this thing replaced? Should I just bite the bullet and drop it at the dealer or is this something I can do on my own? I've changed bulbs before just never a HID.

speedaddic

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It's a bulb....

Mr Jokster

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egs21

LOL Seriously? If you can't fix a bulb then drop it off at the dealer and pay up!

wbmx1981

Search, there is a DIY on replacing a bulb. Good luck!

speedaddic

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Have you tried to check the headlight fluid? Make sure you get the DOT 5 HID fluid.

Alphaman19

I think you should just sell the car. Today it's a bulb. Tomorrow it'll be low tire pressure

gsean400

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boostedsi

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Man oh man it's pretty easy but if your not inclined take it to the dealer and have the switch it out for you for 200++++

NorthStyle

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You must have small hands if you thought they were easy, those things were a pain in the ***...

Mr Jokster

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Naw, the hard ones are the turn signals and the little 194's in the high beams

Alphaman19

I agree they're easy to change. But it took several before I got the hang of it. And yea, the high beams are a pain unless you have long skinny fingers

@AnimalB - Just try taking the old one out. (You can't mess anything up by trying) If you can get the old one out, the new one is the reverse process. If that fails, just take it to a dealer (just know they're gonna snicker at you).
Or just go to any gas station mechanic. that might be your best bet.

takashi

I bought an Ebay HID replacement bulb for my GS400 factory HID, and works just fine

make sure to keep it around 5000k or below, it maybe too purplish if you go beyond lol

Mr Jokster

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Dont go cheap ebay. Do the Phillps 85122cm, its the color match to easily match an old discolored hid bulb.