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Old Mar 20, 2022 | 09:03 PM
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Hello everyone, I've done some searching but haven't found any help on the issues I'm having.
I own a 2014 IS 250 AWD with LED headlights. both modules are bad. the buckets are cracked at the tabs and getting water, the driver side is dimmer than the passenger side, is it posible it could be the module or should they be replaced (not ideal, expensive)
I can try to repair them but don't to do work in vain if they are not worth it.
Some advice will be greatly appreciated.
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Old Mar 20, 2022 | 09:43 PM
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Some pictures would be helpful. Water getting into the housings is not good I'd start looking for some used ones.
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There is a bulletin for the 2014's for the tabs breaking and water getting in. Of course the bulletin had the dealer replace the entire headlight as it was warranty at that time.
As your vehicle should be out of warranty, you could try to fix them...but it kinda sounds like you're at a point where replacement is the more guaranteed fix.
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Some pictures would be helpful. Water getting into the housings is not good I'd start looking for some used ones.
I am looking for some used ones in good shape but not until I'm sure mine are not repairable.
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There is a bulletin for the 2014's for the tabs breaking and water getting in. Of course the bulletin had the dealer replace the entire headlight as it was warranty at that time.
As your vehicle should be out of warranty, you could try to fix them...but it kinda sounds like you're at a point where replacement is the more guaranteed fix.
I thing you may be right, I was thinking about going HID but don't know if it cause any issues.
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I thing you may be right, I was thinking about going HID but don't know if it cause any issues.
Pretty sure it will.
The LED headlights have a couple extra wires going to them from the Main Body ECU.
Also, I believe the Main Body ECU is also different.
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Can you post some pictures?
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I will post some pictures but the lights are dry now, will try some night shots.
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