Passenger side headlight not turning on sometimes
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Joined: Mar 2017
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If moisture inside just began, and there's no more damage, you can remove the headlights, open the lens and apply a new seal.
Now, if replacement is needed, you've said it all: there are no decent aftermarket options in regards to headlights. Same for the ballasts. I personally bit the bullet and went OEM. The front of the car looks like new, no warning light on and AFS works perfectly fine. I got them on eBay imported from the UAE, even with the tariffs, I came out winning by a large margin. And they come with new ballasts.
Now I understand they cost a fortune and it is your choice. Aftermarket tends to be like the lottery. You could have one headlight loosing its waterproofing after 3 months and the other side still look OK. Quality controls are next to non-existent. A third solution is finding used headlights that look really clean and are still waterproof. However resealing them upon arrival is a good idea. But they're really rare in good shape.
About the ballast, same thing, electronics in Lexus above 2000 are picky. It depends on whether you can live with a warning light on and no AFS.
Now, if replacement is needed, you've said it all: there are no decent aftermarket options in regards to headlights. Same for the ballasts. I personally bit the bullet and went OEM. The front of the car looks like new, no warning light on and AFS works perfectly fine. I got them on eBay imported from the UAE, even with the tariffs, I came out winning by a large margin. And they come with new ballasts.
Now I understand they cost a fortune and it is your choice. Aftermarket tends to be like the lottery. You could have one headlight loosing its waterproofing after 3 months and the other side still look OK. Quality controls are next to non-existent. A third solution is finding used headlights that look really clean and are still waterproof. However resealing them upon arrival is a good idea. But they're really rare in good shape.
About the ballast, same thing, electronics in Lexus above 2000 are picky. It depends on whether you can live with a warning light on and no AFS.
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Joined: Jun 2020
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From: QC
I looked up before replacing the entire headlight, and I could only find knock-offs on eBay or Amazon. So the only way is to buy them is from a Lexus or Toyota parts website or the dealership.
As for the bulbs, I really recommend either the Osram CBI (more affordable, what I have) or the Philips XtremeVision gen.2. The latter are the best in the business. You can't go wrong with either, however, as these are simply the best brands.
As for the bulbs, I really recommend either the Osram CBI (more affordable, what I have) or the Philips XtremeVision gen.2. The latter are the best in the business. You can't go wrong with either, however, as these are simply the best brands.
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