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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Any thoughts why? My left headlight is not working but my right one is and both of my daytime running lights are working. What do people think?
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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go to dealer
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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thanks, but I was hoping for some DIY help. What could be the issue?
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Take it to the dealer
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Maybe your headlight bulb burned out? I mean..that's usually what happens when lights don't work anymore
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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sounds like the bulb went out or possibly a loose connection.
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by eric_r_ho
Maybe your headlight bulb burned out? I mean..that's usually what happens when lights don't work anymore
:lol:


Back to subject at hand. Dont go to the stealership.
Is it HID bulb? If so, the bulb filament isnt like a Holagen bulb. They are gas filled. So you wont be able to tell that its blown.

DIY...What you can do is, reach behind both headlights, switch the right bulb to the left side. If it turns on, then its the bulb. Replace the blown one.

FYI...Get the part number from lexus, then buy it at Toyota. Remember to use the part number and not what car you have. Unless you know a lexus parts person that will give you a discount.

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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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EDIT: Here is a link to a DIY you were asking...

http://my.is/forums/f154/tutorial-ho...0-pics-335885/
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Just pull the switch-a-roo..just like what 4DRIS said..then you can isolate your problem.
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