2007 ES350 Headlight problem
Lexus Test Driver
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Great info Dreyfus - thanks for the detail. Now hopefully I'll be able to find this when I need to do mine.
Any idea what the OEM bulb runs as far $$?
I'd consider aftermarket if I was to get a set... but I wouldn't do only one since they probably wouldn't match.
Any idea what the OEM bulb runs as far $$?
I'd consider aftermarket if I was to get a set... but I wouldn't do only one since they probably wouldn't match.
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A little off topic but any advise to convert form hollagen to HID?
The stock halogen on the ES350 is horrible!
What kit is a good bet and do you need additional adapters for h7 spacer.
Anyone did this conversion on the es350 and any feedback on reliability?
Thanks
The stock halogen on the ES350 is horrible!
What kit is a good bet and do you need additional adapters for h7 spacer.
Anyone did this conversion on the es350 and any feedback on reliability?
Thanks
Last edited by alexulan; Jan 7, 2012 at 10:21 PM.
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Is the part number the same for HID adaptive headlights?
It's your bulb. This is how the HID bulbs fail. When it goes out you can usually turn off your lights and then turn them back on and the light will come on again, at least for awhile.
It's easy to replace yourself.
1. Remove the plastic HID socket cover by turning it counter-clockwise.
2. Remove the silver metal socket fitting attached to the braided cable by turning counter-clockwise about 45 degrees and pulling towards you.
3. There's a U-shaped set spring retainer that has kind of curled circle ends. This holds the bulb assembly in place by locking into notches on either side at roughly 11:00 & 1:00 on the housing. Pinch those two curled ends towards each other and pull them out and down to clear the notches and swing the retainer downward. This will release the bulb in the very center of the unit.
4. Pull the bulb out by it's base. It's about 3" long and comes straight out. Don't touch the glass if you intend to reuse the bulb.
5. The Toyota HID bulb is part # 90981-20024 (for my 2007 ES350).
6. Holding the new bulb by the base and without touching the glass, push the bulb back into the hole. There are notches & tabs in the base and mount that must match. Just rotate the bulb until it catches.
7. Reset the retaining spring by swinging it up and pushing it in while pinching the curled ends a bit. Release the ends when they lock into the metal notches on the housing. Make sure the retainer is secure before proceeding.
8. Reattach the metal socket fitting by pushing in at and turning clockwise 45 degrees from roughly a 10:00 to a 12:00 position.
9. Reattach the plastic cover by turning it clockwise.
That's all there is to it.
It's easy to replace yourself.
1. Remove the plastic HID socket cover by turning it counter-clockwise.
2. Remove the silver metal socket fitting attached to the braided cable by turning counter-clockwise about 45 degrees and pulling towards you.
3. There's a U-shaped set spring retainer that has kind of curled circle ends. This holds the bulb assembly in place by locking into notches on either side at roughly 11:00 & 1:00 on the housing. Pinch those two curled ends towards each other and pull them out and down to clear the notches and swing the retainer downward. This will release the bulb in the very center of the unit.
4. Pull the bulb out by it's base. It's about 3" long and comes straight out. Don't touch the glass if you intend to reuse the bulb.
5. The Toyota HID bulb is part # 90981-20024 (for my 2007 ES350).
6. Holding the new bulb by the base and without touching the glass, push the bulb back into the hole. There are notches & tabs in the base and mount that must match. Just rotate the bulb until it catches.
7. Reset the retaining spring by swinging it up and pushing it in while pinching the curled ends a bit. Release the ends when they lock into the metal notches on the housing. Make sure the retainer is secure before proceeding.
8. Reattach the metal socket fitting by pushing in at and turning clockwise 45 degrees from roughly a 10:00 to a 12:00 position.
9. Reattach the plastic cover by turning it clockwise.
That's all there is to it.
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one note on Dreyfus procedure. The tines on the plastic cover are not symmetrical at 12, 3, 6, 9. One is at about 10 so you have to orient it correctly to get it to go in before turning.
7th Gear
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A agree with you
It is true, a bulb is working or dead, shouldn't be functional time to time.
Since the bulb works intermittently, the problem is not with the bulb. A bulb either works or doesn't work. If a bulb fails it ceases to work, period. Miniz is correct that there will be a color shift as a bulb's lumen depreciation takes effect. But this problem is not the bulb. It's likely a ballast or connection problem. This should be covered by your warranty.
7th Gear
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Will it be the wire's problem?
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Hyundai
Toyota/Lexus might have a minor issue here and there but not common engine losses other than 1998-2001 6 cylinders.
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