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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Guys I had problem with my headlight, they were pointing low so i went to a dealer, they fixed the passenger side and cant fix the driver side as the gearing mechanism to level them is broken. Does anyone had this kind of problem, is there any alternate way to fix this coz buying a new assemble is costing me a grand
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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i havent heard of that happening before but in all honesty if you gonna spend almost a grand for a new assembly, you might as well save a couple hundred more and just buy the new LED headlights. at that point, you are almost there for a new set of headlights

but thats just my own personal opinion. good luck
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jdmSW20
i havent heard of that happening before but in all honesty if you gonna spend almost a grand for a new assembly, you might as well save a couple hundred more and just buy the new LED headlights. at that point, you are almost there for a new set of headlights

but thats just my own personal opinion. good luck
I agree
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 06:48 AM
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personally not a huge fan of LED headlight, n true if I'm spending over a grand i can get those to get a diff look.. u guys knw where I can find those headlighs cheap. Sewell parts got them for 2400.. kinda out of budget..
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 06:53 AM
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Keep checking the classifieds section. I see a set pop up for sale from time to time
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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is there any place /way to repair or fix it..?
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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I also have this problem on my driver side headlight, was told by Lexus Of Orlando that it is not repairable and its $1000 for a replacement + Labor, I have a 2011 IS250 btw....
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 02:28 PM
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anyone know how the stripped 2011+ headlight retrofit from sewell lexus looks like, does it come with headlight assembly? or jus the led part?
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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Um... Outta warranty already? It's only 2013... Dealership should warrant it...
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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The head light motors went out on mine and they replaced them under warranty
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dangerofs
anyone know how the stripped 2011+ headlight retrofit from sewell lexus looks like, does it come with headlight assembly? or jus the led part?
You get the entire headlight.

Stripped meaning no bulbs or ballasts
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MrBalistic
I also have this problem on my driver side headlight, was told by Lexus Of Orlando that it is not repairable and its $1000 for a replacement + Labor, I have a 2011 IS250 btw....
You should be covered by warranty if it's 2011
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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Does anyone knw how to remove ballast out of 08 isx50 headlight, I looked online cant find proper DIY.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by dangerofs
Does anyone knw how to remove ballast out of 08 isx50 headlight, I looked online cant find proper DIY.
Search on youtube there is a video showing you exactly how to do it.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 06:54 AM
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look like a lot of work Bro.
here is the link:
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