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Old 05-04-12, 12:03 PM
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Any DIY on remove or opening the covers to the HID bulbs? the plate in the seems to be sealed. Did you guys just take off the covers and reached in or remove the head light unit?
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Did you have to remove the front bumper to replace the fog light bulbs?

Originally Posted by phantomdg
I changed out the bulbs on our RX400h as follows:

Front
Main beams: Garax D2S 6000K HID bulbs (yes you will need small hands and a lot of patience!)
High beams: MTEC 9005 4750K Cosmic Blue bulbs
Fog lights: MTEC 9006 4750K Cosmic Blue bulbs
Headlight parking bulbs: MTEC 168 white LED wedge bulbs
Headlight signal bulbs: Stealth 7440 amber chrome bulbs

First Row Doors
Courtesy Door Lamps: MTEC 168 white LED wedge bulbs

Rear
Taillight signal bulbs: Stealth 7440 amber chrome bulbs
License Plate bulbs: MTEC 168 white LED wedge bulbs
Bumper corner light bulbs: MTEC 168 white LED wedge bubls
Old 08-13-12, 10:29 AM
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I have an odd problem, the low beam bulbs on my RX 400h have black grit of some sort on the top of the bulb. Has anyone had this happen?

Also, should I replace them? I am looking online for replacements, would love some pointers. I prefer functionality over looks, but I kinda like the light from the bulbs I have now as well.



I am attaching a picture that hopefully will show the black stuff I was talking about.
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that looks very odd. I would suggest replacing the bulb as it seems as if the bulb is overheating. I would be concerned that the bulb may burst in the housing which will be a serious pain.

Steve
Old 08-13-12, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Crono7x
I have an odd problem, the low beam bulbs on my RX 400h have black grit of some sort on the top of the bulb. Has anyone had this happen?

Also, should I replace them? I am looking online for replacements, would love some pointers. I prefer functionality over looks, but I kinda like the light from the bulbs I have now as well.



I am attaching a picture that hopefully will show the black stuff I was talking about.
Those are the high beam/DRL bulbs, not the low beams which are HID and behind lenses. Those bulbs are standard halogen 9005. I replaced mine with Silverstars, but they are still pretty yellow as DRLs.
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You may want to consider these Osram Night Breaker plus bulbs if you are looking for a replacement halogen bulb that is rated at the same wattage as your stock bulbs. This bulb will be brighter, have a whiter output, and will last longer than your stock bulb.

Steve
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Originally Posted by XenonDepot
You may want to consider these Osram Night Breaker plus bulbs if you are looking for a replacement halogen bulb that is rated at the same wattage as your stock bulbs. This bulb will be brighter, have a whiter output, and will last longer than your stock bulb.

Steve
Hi Steve,

Do you have a link to the Osram Night Breaker plus bulbs for 2007 RX350? Looking for something around 5000k range/ pure white

Thanks!
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Hi,

Does your vehicle have OEM HID or halogen headlights? I just want to make sure i'm suggesting the right product for you.
Steve
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Originally Posted by XenonDepot
Hi,

Does your vehicle have OEM HID or halogen headlights? I just want to make sure i'm suggesting the right product for you.
Steve
I have the OEM headlights.

Thank You
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OEM Headlights: Do you have OEM HID or Halogen headlights? Both were an option from the factory, so I just need to know which ones you have so that I can make the proper recommendation.

Thanks!

Steve
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Originally Posted by XenonDepot
OEM Headlights: Do you have OEM HID or Halogen headlights? Both were an option from the factory, so I just need to know which ones you have so that I can make the proper recommendation.

Thanks!

Steve
I'm sorry, left out the "HID"

I have the OEM HID Headlights

Thank You!
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I have a 2008 IS 350. I need to change the low beam bulb. what type bulb or what should I get? Thanks!
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