DIY: 2011+ MY LED Headlight Installation ("How To")
09-01-16, 03:05 PM
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Sorry to hijack the thread, but I was wondering for this swap, do I need all the computers,HID, Ballast, and the headlight assembly or just the housing? I have a lexus IS250 2009 with HID and Adaptive headlights. I am thinking I should be good with just the housing. Any thoughts?
09-01-16, 11:12 PM
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Ok, well that is not an ideal option. Is there any reason why AFS won't work? Don't the 2011+ headlights come with AFS? I am guessing it is because of the computer?
Anyway to have both AFS, and the new style headlights w/LED DRL?
Anyway to have both AFS, and the new style headlights w/LED DRL?
09-06-16, 02:37 PM
#244
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Good job. Improved and modern looks. Love the LED accents.
09-08-16, 08:59 AM
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11-22-16, 07:07 AM
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I recently installed a set of brand new prewired 2013 headlights onto my 09 ISF. They look great and I currently just have them set in the plug and play condition. I however have noticed sometimes when I turn my headlights on, my driver side HID bulb will be off. If I turn the headlights off and back on, it will start working again. Is this signs of a bad ballast? Wondering if anyone has had this issue
11-22-16, 08:59 AM
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I recently installed a set of brand new prewired 2013 headlights onto my 09 ISF. They look great and I currently just have them set in the plug and play condition. I however have noticed sometimes when I turn my headlights on, my driver side HID bulb will be off. If I turn the headlights off and back on, it will start working again. Is this signs of a bad ballast? Wondering if anyone has had this issue
11-22-16, 12:39 PM
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I just had to replace a ballast and your symptoms sound very similar to mine. Where did you purchase? If they are new they have a 12 month warranty from purchase date, I believe the ballast is covered since it is part of the unit. Mine was not because they swapped over my components and just replaced the housing.
08-07-17, 04:49 AM
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I just want to say thanks for the article. If I ever do a D.I.Y thread, this is a prime example of how to write one and very useful for me personally since I need to do something similar in the future. But my version will likely get the Morimoto M-Led Bi-LED installation and I know there are things that need to be modified.
03-06-18, 06:55 PM
#254
nice, what year is your IS? I want to still do this to my 07 because my lights are nasty from the sun and dont have the cool LED look. Where did you get the lights since i read that Sewell is not around anymore? I always wanted to get the side-mirror covers for my 07 so that I had the blinking turn signals, always wanted to just get the red/clear taillights because I didnt like the red/amber setup...
03-08-18, 06:06 PM
#255
nice, what year is your IS? I want to still do this to my 07 because my lights are nasty from the sun and dont have the cool LED look. Where did you get the lights since i read that Sewell is not around anymore? I always wanted to get the side-mirror covers for my 07 so that I had the blinking turn signals, always wanted to just get the red/clear taillights because I didnt like the red/amber setup...
Did my 07 like 4 years ago, still looks great. Also you can find newer style tails on ebay that seem to be great quality for like 200-250(More like 3rd gen is for 2nd gen) May wanna search around to see if there's a particular one you like.
