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Old 03-10-08, 09:13 AM
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is there a way to add the auto leveling feature to a gs or a kit you can buy?
Old 03-10-08, 09:29 AM
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Not sure if you add it, but only the GS that have auto leveling are with factory HID's
Old 03-10-08, 09:50 AM
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Hmmm From my understanding when I got my JDM ones I needed something to plug into my suspension ?

Reason why I didn't follow through with it ..
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Dumb thought, but couldn't you just purchase OEM HID highs and housing?
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You gota hook up the level angle sensors into the suspension arms. For left front and left rear lower suspension arms. Then run the cables to the auto level control ECU at the front of the car under the headlights. Then run another cable over to the other side of the car for the second level motor. It's DO-able, but not really worth it in my opinion.
Old 03-10-08, 10:44 AM
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Autoleveling doesn't make that much of a difference anyways. Oncoming drivers do not really get blinded unless you're on a steeper hill. Even then, it still doesn't help
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anyone know where to get the angle level sensors underneath the car? i've had the "HID level sensor" light flashing on my dash for the longest time and its annoying. also, my driver side HID is pointing upwards and blinding oncoming traffic. my mechanic says i need to replace one of the sensors underneath to make it work again.
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I'm sure you can get it from the dealer. Or call up Luis at Carson Toyota to get a discount on parts.
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they're pretty pricey...$300+ for one. lol

Maybe Aliga can get me one.
Old 03-10-08, 04:09 PM
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yeah, doesn't make that much of a diff.. just looks cool when you start it up.
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Originally Posted by milky
yeah, doesn't make that much of a diff.. just looks cool when you start it up.
thats pretty much all i want it for lol
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i can't properly level my drivers side HID bulb...it just points up blinding oncoming traffic...i can't manually adjust them...mechanic says i need one of those leveling sensors underneath the car...apparently one of them is cracked...
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I am going to ask a dumb quesiton.......How does the auto leveling system works? And what is the purpose of the system?
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Yeah i had mine my front sensors replaced last year.. it came out to be the rear that was damaged.. but i got the front ones covered from the extended warranty by accident... but yeah they got the levelers on the HID factory headlights so i believe its when your going up and down hills the leveler has sensors that automaticly adjusts the headlights housing to have better lightings..and yeah i am still tryna find a good deal for the sensors.. when i do ill hitt it up on the forums
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