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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 04:23 PM
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So, I accidentally hit this guy in front of me due to following too close. Anyhow, it was my fault so i got a ticket for it.
Turned my car into the shop, the shop accidentally ordered the 2012 LED headlights because i had the EBAY LED headlights on my car.

Now, the only problem i have is that the LED wouldn't light up, turn signal doesn't work.. only the rear work. what can i do to solve this situation? the headlight is OEM from an original 2012 MY.
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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Haha lucky score. There's a thread on the forum somewhere that covers how to retrofit the new lights into an older 2IS. Shouldn't be too hard to find if you search.

How do they OEM ones look compared to the previous eBay ones you had on?
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 04:46 PM
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Here you go, follows the instruction. Except that the green wire is power and red wire is ground.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...tallation.html
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 05:15 PM
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very nice

sucks when there's a accident awesome when things like this happen
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 05:22 PM
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Uhm. But wouldn't your insurance go up? And how much was the ticket
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 05:47 PM
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I have accident forgiveness so my rate did not go up. the ticket was for $164
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 07:44 PM
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Well its a blessing in disguise then! Lucky!
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 10:26 PM
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You scored on this one!
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 10:37 PM
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you sure did come up
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 06:19 AM
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very nice! how were the headlights holding up prior to the accident?
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 07:01 AM
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Hey guys so I just got a Lexus is 350 and was looking for led eom headlights check with dealer they want 1200 a pice any other place to get them cheaper
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