Check Headlight System After Replacing Headlights
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Check Headlight System After Replacing Headlights
Hello,
I recently replaced my headlights on my 2014 Lexus is250 and the ‘check headlight system’ light came up on my dash. Everything works fine so I contacted the eBay seller who sold the lights. They said that the Lexus computer will not recognize the after market lights so I will need to go to a repair shop and have them eliminate the code. WTH?! I called the dealership and they said they said they don’t deal with aftermarket stuff but I should take it in and they would diagnose it. Not looking to fork over more money on this. Anyways, I know the previous generations had an AFS fuse that could be removed but I didn’t see anything with the2014. If you happen to have any advice on a solution to rid this warning light would be greatly appreciated.
I recently replaced my headlights on my 2014 Lexus is250 and the ‘check headlight system’ light came up on my dash. Everything works fine so I contacted the eBay seller who sold the lights. They said that the Lexus computer will not recognize the after market lights so I will need to go to a repair shop and have them eliminate the code. WTH?! I called the dealership and they said they said they don’t deal with aftermarket stuff but I should take it in and they would diagnose it. Not looking to fork over more money on this. Anyways, I know the previous generations had an AFS fuse that could be removed but I didn’t see anything with the2014. If you happen to have any advice on a solution to rid this warning light would be greatly appreciated.
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The new headlights are LED but I’m not sure what the original ones are. I just bought the car and the headlights that came with it are original from the base OEM package . Not sure if the base uses HID. Thank you for the reply.
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The load presented by the aftermarket headlights doesn’t match the expected load, so you get the warning message.
These issues are usually resolved by adding resistors and/or relays. Took both to resolve issues with the LED taillights I added to my other car.
These issues are usually resolved by adding resistors and/or relays. Took both to resolve issues with the LED taillights I added to my other car.
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Thank you so much. I will look into these possibilities and see if I can get this resolved. I know it is just a warning light but annoys the bleep outta me.
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come to think of it, the new headlights did not come with turn signal bulbs for what ever reason. So I took the oem turn signal bulbs from the other headlights and used them in the new ones. Do you think I should buy led turn signals to possibly rid the warning light or not bother?
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come to think of it, the new headlights did not come with turn signal bulbs for what ever reason. So I took the oem turn signal bulbs from the other headlights and used them in the new ones. Do you think I should buy led turn signals to possibly rid the warning light or not bother?
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oh duh, that makes sense. Yes, it only comes on when I turn the headlights on. Not daylight blinker usage. Thank you for the info.
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Hello,
I recently replaced my headlights on my 2014 Lexus is250 and the ‘check headlight system’ light came up on my dash. Everything works fine so I contacted the eBay seller who sold the lights. They said that the Lexus computer will not recognize the after market lights so I will need to go to a repair shop and have them eliminate the code. WTH?! I called the dealership and they said they said they don’t deal with aftermarket stuff but I should take it in and they would diagnose it. Not looking to fork over more money on this. Anyways, I know the previous generations had an AFS fuse that could be removed but I didn’t see anything with the2014. If you happen to have any advice on a solution to rid this warning light would be greatly appreciated.
I recently replaced my headlights on my 2014 Lexus is250 and the ‘check headlight system’ light came up on my dash. Everything works fine so I contacted the eBay seller who sold the lights. They said that the Lexus computer will not recognize the after market lights so I will need to go to a repair shop and have them eliminate the code. WTH?! I called the dealership and they said they said they don’t deal with aftermarket stuff but I should take it in and they would diagnose it. Not looking to fork over more money on this. Anyways, I know the previous generations had an AFS fuse that could be removed but I didn’t see anything with the2014. If you happen to have any advice on a solution to rid this warning light would be greatly appreciated.
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