HID bulbs
#1
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HID bulbs
I got a '14 ES with whatever package includes Nav, heated & cooled seats, and wood trimmed steering wheel. I'm confused about the headlights. I thought this package included HID bulbs... not necessarily adaptive lights but at least HID bulbs. My low beams are definitely halogen. Did I have it all wrong about the Nav package??
#2
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The HID headlights have always been an separate add-on option with a MSRP of somewhere around $500. With some equipment combinations, you are required to buy the HID headlights, but they are still listed as a separate option in the build.
#5
Yea, this is funny. I got the '14 ES UL/ML with HID headlights...yes, it was $500. So I researched and if you added the HID lights later, it is like $1500 a piece, IIRC--regardless, it is super expensive to fix/replace later. So I asked the salesmen--partly tongue-in-cheek, partly serious, tho I know what he was going to say--I asked him if the HID lights at time of purchase are only $500, can I buy a second set for later when I have to replace them. He obviously said "no". Heh...
#6
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I would be willing to install a conversion kit if they actually work. If anyone has actually done it, what are the trouble areas?? The bulbs are 4300K, correct? And...if I install a kit for the low beams only, does it affect the wiring/connection of the high beams?
Does this kit look decent? Thanks!
It's a 55W kit. Not sure if that's necessary...or if I should do a 35W?
http://www.carxenonhidkits.com/low-b...h-halogen-2014
Does this kit look decent? Thanks!
It's a 55W kit. Not sure if that's necessary...or if I should do a 35W?
http://www.carxenonhidkits.com/low-b...h-halogen-2014
Last edited by drmull2; 01-03-17 at 07:45 PM.
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I dont know why u cant do it yourself unless this car is magically different than others.. I put them on my Honda Pilot.. I added HID for Low Beams, left Highs alone.. Added LED fogs....My 2016 has BI LEDs so Im leaving mine alone..Got mine from..http://www.xenondepot.com/..Im not saying this place has what this car needs, But all the Honda Pilot people got theirs here....well most of them did.. A few went with Morimoto .
#11
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Thanks for the helpful replies.
Now... I see lots of videos about adjusting the adaptive headlights, but what about the halogen housings? I read about possibly needing to lower them a bit once the HIDs are in.
Now... I see lots of videos about adjusting the adaptive headlights, but what about the halogen housings? I read about possibly needing to lower them a bit once the HIDs are in.
#13
To be sure you have the HID headlights or not see this thread https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...-and-ul-3.html
I posted photos of what you will see when looking at the back of the HID light housing. It you car looks like the photos, you have HID.
I posted photos of what you will see when looking at the back of the HID light housing. It you car looks like the photos, you have HID.
#14
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The Morimoto kits look very good (thx Thoiboi). I'll go with that. Hope they work!
Oh...the up/dwn adjustment for the halogen housing is easy. Sorry I didn't look before I asked.
Oh...the up/dwn adjustment for the halogen housing is easy. Sorry I didn't look before I asked.
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