Hey i got home today and realized 1 of my headlights was out. I have the Stock HID kit that comes with premium package can i by a brighter bulb like 6000k for my car without getting a HID conversion kit with 6000k? or do the OEM HIDs only work with stock replacement bulbs?
Thanks!

 

you can buy aftermarket hid bulbs. I would double check to see if its the bulb or ballast first.

 

if you are going to buy 6000k, they are not brighter. 6000k produce about 3000lumens (brightness) about 1800lumens short of what the stock phillips produce.

 

I would at least warranty that and get a new bulb from Lexus and then decide what you want to do.

 

if the factory warranty is still in effect, get it replaced under warranty.

if the factory warranty has already expired, consider aftermarket bulbs.

you can pick up a pair of 6000k d4s bulbs from our CL vendors or from ebay - or even on a rare occasion in the 2is classified section.

however, aftermarket bulbs are finicky at best, and may or may not last as long as the oem phillips bulbs. whether it's the 2is oem HID system being finicky, the quality of the bulbs themselves, or just a run of bad luck, i wouldn't be able to tell you.

 

OEM is the brightest bulb you can get (4300k). Anything higher will just give you more color (blue to purple) and LESS useable light ...

And if you do choose to go 6000k, you don't need a kit because the ballast/etc are already in your car from your stock HID kit. You only need the bulb

 

Thanks guys for your help. i just figured that the bulb if thats what it is wasn't under warranty. my factory warranty is still in effect though so i guess i will just have them replace it. I would like the 6000k look though... so if i went that route is there anything i need to look for or can i just buy say 2 6000k sylvania or other brand bulb in the 9006 size or is there anything else i should be looking for?

 

the correct size would be d4s. You can find 6000k d4s bulbs from some of our vendors in the vendor marketplace section.

 

I'd rep you if this forum had such an option. I never knew you can get bulbs replaced under the MFG. warranty. I always thought of it as an "accessory" like the clutch

 

^ thanks, but i just added a few thoughts of my own to kloh7's original post. credit goes to him for suggesting that first.

i don't believe the oem HID bulbs are considered a "consumable" item (see: brake pads, tires, etc.), or an item that requires regular replacement. as such, i would think that replacing a burnt-out oem HID bulb qualifies as a warranty repair.

 

SO you definately think this is covered under warranty? i talked to dealership they said to bring it in they cannot tell if it is covered until they lookat it... the Women i spoke to coudn't answer anything, and everytime i call and talk to service department im so lucky she answers the phone lol...

 

when in doubt, refer to the owner's manual for warranty coverage.

on a personal note, i had one of my oem d4s bulbs burn out right before i took it in for service, and it was replaced under the factory warranty.

 

thanks, i just made appointment with dealer, i asked them if it was normal and the guy said most likley it will be covered under warranty unless there was modification done to car that could have cuased it.