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2011 ISx50 HEADLIGHTS VS 2012 ISx50 HEADLIGHTS - Differences Exposed

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Old 03-18-12, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mong
any of you guys had to adjust your low beam (higher or lower)after installing the new headlights?
Yes, I had to adjust one of them.
Old 03-18-12, 07:22 PM
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Both of mine were adjusted at the same height, but they both were a bit low, also the left/right adjustment was slightly off on both of them.

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you do know that the driver's side supposed to be lower than your passenger's side, right?
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Both should be the same height, however due to the beam pattern, the left side of the beam pattern on both sides will be lower.

So no, the driver's side should not be aimed lower than the passenger side. They both get aimed to the same height, and the both are lower on the left side of the beam pattern.

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Old 03-18-12, 09:37 PM
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what is the tsb that i need to present to get the newer 2012 led headlights? i have the 2011 headlights with slight bubbling.... is my local lexus dealership going to change them without a hassel? thanks in advance
Old 03-18-12, 10:44 PM
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you should have no problem from what i've heard... unlike me where i have an 08', i don't get the luck of having the dealer upgrade my lights, but i got the hook up from sewell and i will have my lights installed wednesday!!!
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anyone have the moisture problem after dealer installed new light(s). I have it in one. Dealer is great and replacing but I think they are blaming it on the light and not the install. They checked seals, plugs, etc and said they were fine. would love to go in knowing a bit more....thanks
Old 03-22-12, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Lange
Both of mine were adjusted at the same height, but they both were a bit low, also the left/right adjustment was slightly off on both of them.

Jeff
Jeff what do mean with left/right adjustment? Can we adjust them horizontally also or only vertically?
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Yes both horizontal and vertical is adjustable.

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I didn't know we can adjust them horizontally, how can you do it?
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With the horizontal adjuster, which is in behind the fender. It's not the easiest thing to get to. The RM outlines the procedure, it has been posted before.

If I get some time, I'll look it up and post it.

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Jeff you are the man!!! I found the horizontal adjusters, now I need a very long philip screw driver, Thank you.
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hey guys i live in canada and my car do have bubbles inside the headlight, will lexus replace a new one for me for free? or i need to pay for it? How do you guys talk to the dealer? Just saying the problem with the headlight and ask them to replace it? I might gonna go to my dealer in the weekend
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Originally Posted by speedywa
hey guys i live in canada and my car do have bubbles inside the headlight, will lexus replace a new one for me for free? or i need to pay for it? How do you guys talk to the dealer? Just saying the problem with the headlight and ask them to replace it? I might gonna go to my dealer in the weekend
Yes, no charge. Just tell him to look up the TSB. (Service Bulletin). I had to tell my Service Manager.
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^ One thing to keep in mind for people reading this thread: dealerships will only complete the TSIB (with labor) for cars that had defective LED DRL headlights out of the factory. If you installed the 2011 headlights on a 2010 or earlier car, you can get the part replaced under a 1 year warranty but you will have to handle the labor.


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