Here's How To change Front Right turn signal bulb (with photos) in your Lexus GX470
01-04-12, 04:25 PM
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coming up from underneath works on both sides. you can come at it from the top, though i haven't figured out a way to wrench my wrist backwards with enough torque to twist to unlock it. i make this repair a lot for some reason, typically if i bounce down a back road too fast. these directions are spot-on.
01-19-12, 12:17 PM
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It took me 10 mins ( double the time recommended because of my engineering degree ;-) 2007 GX470 also has the same assembly and mechanism for turn signal.
Thanks Jeff! You actually saved me a trip to the lexus dealership plus a $70 ( yeah! thats what they are charging now for changing the bulb!) You should consider authoring an illustrated Lexus owners hand book for dummies! I will be the first one to buy.
Thanks Jeff! You actually saved me a trip to the lexus dealership plus a $70 ( yeah! thats what they are charging now for changing the bulb!) You should consider authoring an illustrated Lexus owners hand book for dummies! I will be the first one to buy.
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01-31-12, 05:04 AM
#37
I thought you might have installed switchback lights by V-LEDs, which change to amber when turn indicators are used.
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/T...viewsTabAnchor
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/T...viewsTabAnchor
01-31-12, 07:06 PM
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If I'm reading the warning on these lights, they won't work with our vehicle since this bulb would be the same as the DRL - can someone else verify that I am reading that correctly?
02-02-12, 04:42 AM
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I saw that same warning, might have to just email the company. Bigger issue is, am I seeing it right that there isnt an 1156 switchback?
02-04-12, 07:26 AM
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Works on the 2008 GX470 too
It took longer to go to the auto supply to buy the bulb than it did to install it.
Thanks for the photos, that's a big help.
$5.49 at AutoZone for the same package of two bulbs shown. Still better than $75 at the dealership (that would be about a $70 'free' car wash!) lol
Thanks for the photos, that's a big help.
$5.49 at AutoZone for the same package of two bulbs shown. Still better than $75 at the dealership (that would be about a $70 'free' car wash!) lol
06-15-12, 07:58 PM
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This is a good story...
Noticed no right front turn signal on the way home today. The "Lexus brick" (owners manual) was no help at all. Searched the site & found this thread. Laid down, reached up & removed the bulb according to the photos. Looked at the bulb carefully and it looked fine--you can usually see a blown filament. On a whim, I just replaced the bulb & voila! It works fine now. Had to be the simplest & quickest fix ever.
However, some spare bulbs are definitely in order.
Two pack of bulbs @ Autozone : $4.99.
Noticed no right front turn signal on the way home today. The "Lexus brick" (owners manual) was no help at all. Searched the site & found this thread. Laid down, reached up & removed the bulb according to the photos. Looked at the bulb carefully and it looked fine--you can usually see a blown filament. On a whim, I just replaced the bulb & voila! It works fine now. Had to be the simplest & quickest fix ever.
However, some spare bulbs are definitely in order.
Two pack of bulbs @ Autozone : $4.99.
Last edited by RickC5; 06-17-12 at 03:53 PM.
Nice photos and writeup.
