Pics of my '06 IS250 with 2011MY headlights w/ LED Strip
07-21-12, 08:31 AM
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I should have asked this question much earlier but still it's never too late.
My question is if I connected the 2012 OEM headlights to my 2010 IS without doing any re-wiring , essentially everything else should work ( like indicators , high beam . low beam etc ) except the LED DRL lights , correct ?
My question is if I connected the 2012 OEM headlights to my 2010 IS without doing any re-wiring , essentially everything else should work ( like indicators , high beam . low beam etc ) except the LED DRL lights , correct ?
Basically, you just want the dealership to install the new lights and be done with it..
We can guide you into getting them to light up yourself..
~ Joe Z
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07-21-12, 08:58 AM
#513
Thanks a lot Joe. Will call them right away tomorrow and ask them to keep my car there till they get the 2012 headlights.
07-21-12, 01:10 PM
#514
the part number for the harness you refer to is 81125-53450 and yes it has the cap that you need to plug the bottom of the headlight. You also need this locking cap P/N : 90075-66004 to plug the area where the high beams are. The flasher relay P/N is 81980-06020. These were the three parts I needed to get my headlights to function properly on my 07.
07-21-12, 01:56 PM
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That takes all of about 5 minutes to find unplug & replug the new unit.
Also at minimum, they might have to modify your current bumper brackets with a dremel so that they can properly mount them under the new headlight housings.. (If they weren't damaged)
I'm sure you saw the photos in this thread already, of that process...
DIY: 2012MY led headlight installation ("how to")
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07-21-12, 05:27 PM
#516
I should have asked this question much earlier but still it's never too late.
My question is if I connected the 2012 OEM headlights to my 2010 IS without doing any re-wiring , essentially everything else should work ( like indicators , high beam . low beam etc ) except the LED DRL lights , correct ?
My question is if I connected the 2012 OEM headlights to my 2010 IS without doing any re-wiring , essentially everything else should work ( like indicators , high beam . low beam etc ) except the LED DRL lights , correct ?
07-22-12, 08:58 AM
#517
Yeah should work the same the only different is the 2011 lights doesnt have afs, if your 2010 has hid and afs. You will have afs blinking light on your dash, but if your 2010 have just halogen lights, so u dont have to worry anything beside the mounting brackets need to be trim to make it fit on the 2012 headlights
07-22-12, 09:05 AM
#518
While your waiting... Make sure you have them order the NEW Flasher Relay, Lexus / Toyota Part # 81980-06020
That takes all of about 5 minutes to find unplug & replug the new unit.
Also at minimum, they might have to modify your current bumper brackets with a dremel so that they can properly mount them under the new headlight housings.. (If they weren't damaged)
I'm sure you saw the photos in this thread already, of that process...
DIY: 2012MY led headlight installation ("how to")
~ Joe Z
That takes all of about 5 minutes to find unplug & replug the new unit.
Also at minimum, they might have to modify your current bumper brackets with a dremel so that they can properly mount them under the new headlight housings.. (If they weren't damaged)
I'm sure you saw the photos in this thread already, of that process...
DIY: 2012MY led headlight installation ("how to")
~ Joe Z
Yeah I'm guessing they will modify the bracket a bit. I spoke to my advisor today but he said I better talk to the management here to convince them to fit the 2012 lights. I need to go meet them again and tell them about my issue. Seems like the tech does not know half of what I know or maybe they are not willing to take a risk.
My advisor though was pretty impressed with my knowledge on the headlights , thank to all you guys here of course
07-22-12, 09:09 AM
#519
Thanks Ohiois. Yeah I do have HID and AFS on my IS. So I will be getting the blinking AFS. It's no big deal for me. But will the auto leveling also not work when AFS blinks ? Again this is not a big issue as mostly the roads are straight here but good to know if I will loose this feature or not
07-22-12, 09:28 AM
#520
Thanks Ohiois. Yeah I do have HID and AFS on my IS. So I will be getting the blinking AFS. It's no big deal for me. But will the auto leveling also not work when AFS blinks ? Again this is not a big issue as mostly the roads are straight here but good to know if I will loose this feature or not
07-25-12, 07:45 AM
#523
While your waiting... Make sure you have them order the NEW Flasher Relay, Lexus / Toyota Part # 81980-06020
That takes all of about 5 minutes to find unplug & replug the new unit.
Also at minimum, they might have to modify your current bumper brackets with a dremel so that they can properly mount them under the new headlight housings.. (If they weren't damaged)
~ Joe Z
That takes all of about 5 minutes to find unplug & replug the new unit.
Also at minimum, they might have to modify your current bumper brackets with a dremel so that they can properly mount them under the new headlight housings.. (If they weren't damaged)
~ Joe Z
Yeah should work the same the only different is the 2011 lights doesnt have afs, if your 2010 has hid and afs. You will have afs blinking light on your dash, but if your 2010 have just halogen lights, so u dont have to worry anything beside the mounting brackets need to be trim to make it fit on the 2012 headlights
I am very sorry guy's. My dealership just refused point blank to fit the 2012 headlights. I tried arguing a lot stating even that I don't need warranty and will be responsible for anything wrong that happens. They said there is no way they can do it and have never done it for any customers here. I told them to make an exception and they said " NO "
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07-25-12, 07:58 AM
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I am very sorry guy's. My dealership just refused point blank to fit the 2012 headlights. I tried arguing a lot stating even that I don't need warranty and will be responsible for anything wrong that happens. They said there is no way they can do it and have never done it for any customers here. I told them to make an exception and they said " NO ".
Hi Stan, Based on your knowledge and research on the Headlight (you're probably an expert by now), why can't you tackle the project yourself? I'm just curious . . . JD
I am very sorry guy's. My dealership just refused point blank to fit the 2012 headlights. I tried arguing a lot stating even that I don't need warranty and will be responsible for anything wrong that happens. They said there is no way they can do it and have never done it for any customers here. I told them to make an exception and they said " NO "
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07-25-12, 09:17 AM
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I am very sorry guy's. My dealership just refused point blank to fit the 2012 headlights. I tried arguing a lot stating even that I don't need warranty and will be responsible for anything wrong that happens. They said there is no way they can do it and have never done it for any customers here. I told them to make an exception and they said " NO "
.Or just order a set from Sewell and again do it your self..
Problem solved..
~ Joe Z
