steve83

Hey everyone,

I'm new to the forums here. My mom is actually the one with the RX 330. One of the low beam light bulbs is out, it's a HID bulb, and the dealer was wanting a really high price to replace this bulb. I was hoping to help her save some cash and do this for her.

Does anyone know what bulb I need?

This is for a 2004 RX 330

Thanks,
Steve

BurgBoxstr

According to sylvania's replacement guide, below are [most of] the bulbs required for the '04 RX330 w/ HID. Why not give a forum sponsor like XenonDepot (forget their new name) a shot. I bought their aftermkt kit for my GX and can't be happier.

Onto the bulbs:

2004 LEXUS RX330 (With HID (high intensity discharge) headlamps)

Low beam headlamp
HID-D2S

High beam headlamp
9005
9005SU Silverstar ULTRA for Ultra Night Vision - The Whitest and Brightest Halogen
9005ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen
9005EB EcoBright - Your Environmental Choice
9005XV XtraVision Halogen - The Brighter Light
9005CB Cool Blue Halogen - The Whiter Light

Parking light
168
168LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Front turn signal
992 (7440A)

Rear turn signal
992 (7440A)

Tail light
168
168LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp
7443

Stop light
7443

High mount stop light
Assembly

Fog/Driving light
9006
9006SU Silverstar ULTRA for Ultra Night Vision - The Whitest and Brightest Halogen
9006ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen
9006EB EcoBright - Your Environmental Choice
9006XV XtraVision Halogen - The Brighter Light
9006CB Cool Blue Halogen - The Whiter Light

License plate
168
168LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Back up light
921
921ST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style
921LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Front sidemarker
168
168LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Rear sidemarker
168
168LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Glove box
74

Dome light
DE3175
DE3175LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp
7443LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Step/Courtesy light
2825
2825LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Trunk/Cargo area
DE3022

steve83

Great! Thanks for that list.

I did a quick search in this section, and couldn't find any write-ups. Is it pretty easy to replace these bulbs? I've never poked around underneath that hood, but do a lot of maintenance for my cars.

lexus114

I hope their not too hard to do,as mine are original bulbs as well.I wish I had an answer to your question,but have not tackled the job yet.(the older i get,the less I feel like doing this stuff any more) oh btw,if you replace the bulb and it still does not work.It may be the ballast/igniter or what ever their using now to start the bulb.

mandyfig

The low beam is a HID Lamp...hence pricey. Are there aftermarket replacements?

mmlex1987

Steve I recently had my left front HID bulb stop illuminating and assumed it was just a very expensive buld, I was wrong it was the ballast. There are several threads pertaining to this subject. The first thing I would do is try the bulb that is working on the side which is not to determine if you in fact have a bad bulb. Changing the bulbs are a little bit more involved then a conventional bulb. Also, if the bulb is not the problem, I again suggest reading a few of the threads pertaining to the "head light computer" which is referring to the ballast. I spent much time in those forums and was glad I did because it saved me a bundle. I purchased my ballast on Ebay for $100.00 the oem Denzo number. Again the forums are very helpful. PM me if you want more info. The dealer will charge over $300.00 for the bulb and more than $1000.00 for the ballast or "head light computer" By the way the reason the ballast may go bad is from moisture and again I suggest thoroughly reading "all" the threads pertaining to the head light computer/ballast. Good luck.

XenonDepot

iTrader: (11)

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Steve

lexus114

Hey thanx Steve! Great site!

XenonDepot

iTrader: (11)

My pleasure =)

fw1

does anyone know if these bulbs would be covered under lexus extended warranty program?

kitlz

I'm not sure since I have yet to have a headlight bulb burn out on my 1st gen and 2nd gen RX. The headlight itself is covered under extended warranty. I would assume the bulb is included since tail light bulbs were changed out at no charge.

mandyfig

Lights are not covered by the extended warranty. As well as tails, signals, etc.

mmlex1987

I agree all the bulbs are "wearable items" and not covered. But what about the Ballast or as some would call the Headlight Computer? Those should be covered as they are an electrical component, right?

keycard198

I happen to have the Sylvania 9006SU around from my old Rav4-before switching over the lexus RX 330-2004. I believe these should work on the driving lights---

Question: How in the world do I switch them if I decided to...just curious..

Thanks
KC

veleno

iTrader: (3)

My dealer told me my high beam bulb is covered under warranty, 4yrs/50k miles. I did not ask about the low beam HID but I'm almost positive it is covered as well under man. warranty (not sure about extended warranty).