Oem hid bulb replacement concern
Oem hid bulb replacement concern
Im wondering if any one can help me with this small issue.
I went to lexus to get my left headlight bulb swaped out cause it went out. I noticed that the color temperature is not the same, the new one has a yellow or abmer tint to it and my original has that nice but real light oem hid blue tint (4300K). I went back to lexus and they tryied playing me smart by swapping the original still good right bulb so I couldnt see the color difference. I brought it up to there attention and they said that that was the only part number showing for the Lexus isF, then they came back saying that it takes a while for the bulb to brake in.????????????????
Is this true or bs?
I went to lexus to get my left headlight bulb swaped out cause it went out. I noticed that the color temperature is not the same, the new one has a yellow or abmer tint to it and my original has that nice but real light oem hid blue tint (4300K). I went back to lexus and they tryied playing me smart by swapping the original still good right bulb so I couldnt see the color difference. I brought it up to there attention and they said that that was the only part number showing for the Lexus isF, then they came back saying that it takes a while for the bulb to brake in.????????????????
Is this true or bs?
Not crap - all HID require burn in time - up to 50 to 100 hours
Nothing can be done, unless you change both at the same time.
It will eventually change from the yellowish and become more bluish/ white with time.
The dealer is right on the money.
Nothing can be done, unless you change both at the same time.
It will eventually change from the yellowish and become more bluish/ white with time.
The dealer is right on the money.
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Resurrecting an oldie here and hoping my search criteria didn't just miss it (which it probably did)...
1) Will the factory/extended warranty cover this replacement? Figure it's doubtful but won't know if I don't ask
2) If I end up having to purchase a replacement from Sewell can someone please confirm the correct part number for a low-beam replacement (passenger side - not that it should matter). I'm fearing you guys are going to tell me it's 81110L and not 81110D (which would make sense based on the pics) because the prices are drastically different even with our discount
1) Will the factory/extended warranty cover this replacement? Figure it's doubtful but won't know if I don't ask
2) If I end up having to purchase a replacement from Sewell can someone please confirm the correct part number for a low-beam replacement (passenger side - not that it should matter). I'm fearing you guys are going to tell me it's 81110L and not 81110D (which would make sense based on the pics) because the prices are drastically different even with our discount
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Resurrecting an oldie here and hoping my search criteria didn't just miss it (which it probably did)...
1) Will the factory/extended warranty cover this replacement? Figure it's doubtful but won't know if I don't ask
2) If I end up having to purchase a replacement from Sewell can someone please confirm the correct part number for a low-beam replacement (passenger side - not that it should matter). I'm fearing you guys are going to tell me it's 81110L and not 81110D (which would make sense based on the pics) because the prices are drastically different even with our discount
1) Will the factory/extended warranty cover this replacement? Figure it's doubtful but won't know if I don't ask
2) If I end up having to purchase a replacement from Sewell can someone please confirm the correct part number for a low-beam replacement (passenger side - not that it should matter). I'm fearing you guys are going to tell me it's 81110L and not 81110D (which would make sense based on the pics) because the prices are drastically different even with our discount
1. Lexus extended warranty does not cover any light bulbs.
2. 81110L seems the right part for the HID bulb.
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So the problem I'm having is similar to the OP but different in that 1) mine are the original bulbs (nothing has been replaced - yet) and 2) when the headlights first turn on the drivers side appears as expected (bright white) but the passenger side appears a dim-yellowish color. It stays that way for about 30-60 seconds and then poof...it cuts off. This is my first experience with factory HID's so I want to make sure I'm looking at fixing/replacing the right part - especially given the cost associated. Does this sound like a bad bulb to you guys or should I be looking at something else; considering it starts to light up but either doesn't seem to fully charge/heat up and then cuts out? Thanks in advance.
Thanks Zen, that's what I was afraid of
So the problem I'm having is similar to the OP but different in that 1) mine are the original bulbs (nothing has been replaced - yet) and 2) when the headlights first turn on the drivers side appears as expected (bright white) but the passenger side appears a dim-yellowish color. It stays that way for about 30-60 seconds and then poof...it cuts off. This is my first experience with factory HID's so I want to make sure I'm looking at fixing/replacing the right part - especially given the cost associated. Does this sound like a bad bulb to you guys or should I be looking at something else; considering it starts to light up but either doesn't seem to fully charge/heat up and then cuts out? Thanks in advance.
So the problem I'm having is similar to the OP but different in that 1) mine are the original bulbs (nothing has been replaced - yet) and 2) when the headlights first turn on the drivers side appears as expected (bright white) but the passenger side appears a dim-yellowish color. It stays that way for about 30-60 seconds and then poof...it cuts off. This is my first experience with factory HID's so I want to make sure I'm looking at fixing/replacing the right part - especially given the cost associated. Does this sound like a bad bulb to you guys or should I be looking at something else; considering it starts to light up but either doesn't seem to fully charge/heat up and then cuts out? Thanks in advance.
There is no difference whatsoever between the left and right bulbs.
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Yes, it is a bad bulb. I would never buy one from the dealer. I bought mine on Amazon, genuine Philips bulbs, identical part number to the Lexus bulbs I got from the factory. It is smart to replace them both because the other bulb is not long for this world either. You might save it as a spare in case you have an issue with one of the new ones, but for all intents and purposes, it is far better to replace them both.
There is no difference whatsoever between the left and right bulbs.
There is no difference whatsoever between the left and right bulbs.
If only you had seen & posted this one day sooner - I literally just placed an order with Sewell (for this and a few other things) late last night hahaha. Oh well, certainly not your fault and I appreciate the link/info regardless. I may try calling them in the morning to see if I can stop/cancel that part of the order. Will definitely keep in mind and take your advice for the drivers side and any future purchases. Funny thing is I normally use Amazon for just about anything/everything I can so I'm not sure why I didn't think to do so for these
Oh well, thanks again!
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Dealer is correct.
Also keep in mind that 4300K is NOT bluish in manner. Its a yellow with a tint of blue in order to give off optimized visual white. You won't see real blue until you're up in the 5000k range.
Also, HIDs age differently, and will slightly change color as they do. Most people say once you start seeing purple, the bulb is on its way out.
Yes, it is a bad bulb. I would never buy one from the dealer. I bought mine on Amazon, genuine Philips bulbs, identical part number to the Lexus bulbs I got from the factory. It is smart to replace them both because the other bulb is not long for this world either. You might save it as a spare in case you have an issue with one of the new ones, but for all intents and purposes, it is far better to replace them both.
There is no difference whatsoever between the left and right bulbs.
There is no difference whatsoever between the left and right bulbs.
+1
Dealer is correct.
Also keep in mind that 4300K is NOT bluish in manner. Its a yellow with a tint of blue in order to give off optimized visual white. You won't see real blue until you're up in the 5000k range.
Also, HIDs age differently, and will slightly change color as they do. Most people say once you start seeing purple, the bulb is on its way out.
Dealer is correct.
Also keep in mind that 4300K is NOT bluish in manner. Its a yellow with a tint of blue in order to give off optimized visual white. You won't see real blue until you're up in the 5000k range.
Also, HIDs age differently, and will slightly change color as they do. Most people say once you start seeing purple, the bulb is on its way out.