2006 GS300 Headlight Problem
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2006 GS300 Headlight Problem
Hello Everyone,
I was hoping someone maybe able to help me out. It would appear the gremlins are attacking my poor GS at will at the moment.
I have a problem with my headlights, when I switch them on they both stay on for about 2 mins, then the drivers one turns off and will not come back on unless I turn them off/on again.
Has anyone had any experience of this? And if so how do I resolve? I was thinking of maybe changing the bulb myself but I really don't know how or what bulb to get.
Any help would be great guys.
I was hoping someone maybe able to help me out. It would appear the gremlins are attacking my poor GS at will at the moment.
I have a problem with my headlights, when I switch them on they both stay on for about 2 mins, then the drivers one turns off and will not come back on unless I turn them off/on again.
Has anyone had any experience of this? And if so how do I resolve? I was thinking of maybe changing the bulb myself but I really don't know how or what bulb to get.
Any help would be great guys.
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recently happened to my 2006 GS430, except it was the passenger light. I didn't bother swapping the bulbs to troubleshoot as I figured they were nearly 8 years old and due for replacement anyway. I ordered the XenonDepot 5000k bulbs and they are fantastic for the price. Great color and output. Problem went away with new bulbs.
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I will try swapping the bulbs around to see if it is the bulb.
Are these things easy to get out? Is there a how to guide on here somewhere that someone can point me to?
Thx
Are these things easy to get out? Is there a how to guide on here somewhere that someone can point me to?
Thx
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a lot of good info in this thread, DIY Thread
heres the link in that thread for changing the headlight bulbs, HID Removal
be sure that when you order new bulbs, do not get cheap $30 bulbs as for some reason, our cars do not like them and the same issue may occur. i always recommend either going with XenonDepot like mentioned above or Garax bulbs
heres the link in that thread for changing the headlight bulbs, HID Removal
be sure that when you order new bulbs, do not get cheap $30 bulbs as for some reason, our cars do not like them and the same issue may occur. i always recommend either going with XenonDepot like mentioned above or Garax bulbs
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I did get cheap $30 bulbs and learn the lesson the hard way. They were good for only 2 months and began to randomly turn off on the road. I had to manually turn the head light switch off and back on to get them re-ignited, only to see them turn off at their random will again.
There are OEM Philips bulbs on eBay. I then ordered mine under this item number 161097948642. The bulbs are identical in appearance in every way to the factory bulbs I removed. They have been in my car for 3 months and never have missed a beat since.
There are OEM Philips bulbs on eBay. I then ordered mine under this item number 161097948642. The bulbs are identical in appearance in every way to the factory bulbs I removed. They have been in my car for 3 months and never have missed a beat since.
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http://www.kbcarstuff.com/D4S-XenonD...b-p/xt-d4s.htm
are the exact ones I ordered and yes, they are a direct replacement for the factory low beams.
The high beams are halogen and take a 9005 bulb.
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UPDATE - Hello all, I changed the bulbs around this weekend to see if the fault went to the other side indicating a fault and guess what!!! Both bulbs now work OK. I ran the car all weekend and both lights are now OK. I don't know why though. Strange.
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Well you was right guys!!! Came out early this morning drove to work and when I got there the drivers side bulb was out. The good news is that the fault went across with the bulb so I know a new set will fix the problem.
I am gonna pick some up soon. Anyone have ideas on which are the best replacement bulbs?
I am gonna pick some up soon. Anyone have ideas on which are the best replacement bulbs?
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Well you was right guys!!! Came out early this morning drove to work and when I got there the drivers side bulb was out. The good news is that the fault went across with the bulb so I know a new set will fix the problem.
I am gonna pick some up soon. Anyone have ideas on which are the best replacement bulbs?
I am gonna pick some up soon. Anyone have ideas on which are the best replacement bulbs?