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Old 06-10-13, 04:46 AM
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Good Morning Men, I did my research, wired for the leds to function as I desired, but Im at a loss. I know I was going to lose the AFS functionality. But, we also lose auto-leveling function? Based upon research I did I did not read about needing to re-pin for the auto-leveling motor. Is there something I have missed. Help is greatly appreciated as my night visibility is horrible now an not satisfied
Old 06-10-13, 05:47 AM
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As far as night visibility goes did you adjust the screws on them to aim them higher yet? They are probably pointed too far down.

I have the 11 lights and the auto leveling feature worked but that annoying light came on the dash so I unplugged it lol.
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I tried t manually adjust it, but its so small of adjustment its not enough....o you have a 2008 ISF? maybe that is my problem why I may need to re-pin. I need my auto--levelng!
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did not know that.. i also have the same headlight installed in mind, but never notice if my auto leveling is working or not.. need to check once i get home.. lol
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I think the auto leveling is supposed to still work
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I thought so to but can barely see they are pointed at the ground disappointed currently..
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Did you pull out the fuse to get rid of the AFS light? If you pull out the fuse you lose the auto level function.
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Did not pull the fuse...
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For more info the headlights are out of a 2012, and I have a 2008. Many report a rewire that sewell Lexus completes before shipping...Surprised many others have not had this problem..Or do you not have auto leveling either?
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Auto leveling works just fine with mine, I have 08.
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Ok, that helps me verify that it is a pin out issue..if anyone has any pictures of the pin out you receive from sewell....and or when I get home I will also compare my old headlights to my new ones.
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Sewell Pin outs - Untouched





I have an 08 and these straight plugged into my car operate the autoleveling just fine.


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Auto leveling should still work. Only the side to side will not.
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I am expecting my LED lights from Sewell any day now, and want to makes sure that I am understanding this correctly. Do I have to repin the lights or are they pinned correctly to work with the 08 harness and I can just install them?

Thanks
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Thank you Digger for the pin out picture, I just manually adjusted for now. when I get a chance I will compare. If I remember correctly the pin out for the auto leveling sensor is correct then but there looks to be a few more wires which most likely is for led. But t help those in future I will document for those whom do not buy a re-pinned headlight. Thanks again men,


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