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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Hi i have 2007 is250 with the stock hids and I've noticed that one of my bulbs will turn off at random times while the other one works fine when driving. If i turn the light system off then back on then the bulb will come back on. Is this just a sign that the bulb needs replacing which i hope is all it is?
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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I am having the same problem. I think it might be the bulb. Just buy a new pair for 60 bucks here http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...oducts_id=3180

5 year lifetime warranty too no hassle.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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you need new bulb
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 09:08 AM
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I am in the same boat as you at times with the replacement bulbs that I bought.
The 8K set I had no issues but the 6K set seems to do it.
It probably isnt related to the K but more of a quality issue with the bulbs.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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Thanks for the info. How was the difficulty in replacing the bulb yourself as I've replaced bulbs on my previous cars but never a lexus.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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Not that big of a deal. Get yourself some good quality 6000Ks while you're at it.

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/HID-Light-B...4s_d4r_d4c.htm
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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Contact Steve at xenondepot. Their bulbs are great.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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It's not that hard to replace the bulb, I believe there's a guide here somewhere too that shows you how to do it. I would recommend getting the Garax 6k bulbs! I got them as replacements for the stock HID's and love 'em. Quite a few other members here have them too. They are under $100 for the pair.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by KillaIS250
It's not that hard to replace the bulb, I believe there's a guide here somewhere too that shows you how to do it. I would recommend getting the Garax 6k bulbs! I got them as replacements for the stock HID's and love 'em. Quite a few other members here have them too. They are under $100 for the pair.

Yeah.. that's the link I posted above. $89 shipped.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...ent-bulbs.html

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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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same problem......swapped to 8k and never had an issue after that
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