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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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My is250c driver side headlight is out & my car is no longer under warranty. Lexus said that I must replace the entire headlight housing which cost $1200? Please tell me there is a cheaper way. Here are the pics of the connector that is burned out.


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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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Buy a new ballast or a used headlight. Or try a vendor Sewell Lexus.
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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Buy a new ballast or a used headlight. Or try a vendor Sewell Lexus.

Laobo will a new ballast do the trick? I'll do anything....
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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Yeah a new ballast would replace that look to be burnt plug. Other member will shine in to tell you also.
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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Yes as all mentioned a new ballast should do the trick or getting a used headlight for a cheaper cost. Good luck!
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Can one of you please direct me on what replacement ballast to buy? I just need a URL link, thank you!
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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anybody? I just want to get this done as my headlight has been out for a few months now.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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Bump bump bump. I don't see which ballast I need to buy, I have a factory oem hid kit
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Register as a CL member and you may get a discount on the price
http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2010/5310.html
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Register as a CL member and you may get a discount on the price
http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2010/5310.html
Thank you so much!!
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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got mine off eBay which is lots cheaper and work as champ
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-Lexus-T...85990a&vxp=mtr

$85 and couple of beer and you would have some working headlight.....since you will be taking off the bumper and headlight you might as well change out the signal to LED if you want...
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by my1s250
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-Lexus-T...85990a&vxp=mtr

$85 and couple of beer and you would have some working headlight.....since you will be taking off the bumper and headlight you might as well change out the signal to LED if you want...
Just bought those, thanks...
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