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Old Oct 29, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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07 gs low beam out, not bulb (switched sides to chk). Best info found indicates ballast, got one, can i access thru wheelwell? Because, only sadistic automakers/engineers who secretly despise their customers would produce vehicles that require one to take THE BUMPER OFF simply to fix a headlight. Wtf?
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Old Oct 29, 2017 | 10:51 PM
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Sorry to inform that bumper will need to be dropped to access the ballasts.

Water is getting inside your headlighs maybe? Did you check the fuses on the engine bay and under steering wheel??
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Your headlight has to come out altogether, you'll flip it upside down to access the ballast.
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Crap. That's what I thought. Thanks fot the responses. No sign of water inside, and could it really b a fuse? All other lights work incl rt side low beam. Bulb works when swapped too.
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Crap. That's what I thought. Thanks fot the responses. No sign of water inside, and could it really b a fuse? All other lights work incl rt side low beam. Bulb works when swapped too.
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Yes it could, when i purchased my car tje left low beam was out abd turned to be a fuse, there are fuses for each side. Your manual for fuse diagram.
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I recommend buying your part first. You can get a OEM ballast on Amazon for $89 or less.
Save a few bucks by having a small shop that specializes in Japanese imports to remove the bumper and install if you’re not mechanically inclined. I had this done a few months ago. I was lucky to find a technician who’s familiar with early model Lexus vehicles.

Much luck.
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