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Old 07-27-11, 03:49 PM
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Default ModExpress HID bulb replacement

I have a 2008 TCH fitted with an HID kit (low beam - 6000K) I purchased from ModExpress about 3.5 years ago. One of the bulb died and I need a replacement. Question is would any HID 6000K replacement bulb fit or do I have to only purchase replacement from ModXpress? BTW, I have called ModExpress 3x already without any luck to talk to anyone by phone.

Any help will be appreciated... I just need to replace a burnt bulb... shouldn't be that hard..
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do u have projectors or xexon / halogen headlight?

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sorry i meant xexon / halogen

in the case for my 2gs, i needed a halogen fitting fit (with an hid bulb on it) basically, a halogen type bulb (converted to hid)

if you do the same it will work

what does TCH stand for? I can look it up for you
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Originally Posted by HellaG35
sorry i meant xexon / halogen

in the case for my 2gs, i needed a halogen fitting fit (with an hid bulb on it) basically, a halogen type bulb (converted to hid)

if you do the same it will work

what does TCH stand for? I can look it up for you
TCH = Toyota Camry Hybrid

When I added HIDs back in Dec 2008, I had the ballasts and the bulbs fitted in. Worked fine till one bulb died a few days ago. Now all I need is to replace the bulb. For Camry, it is H11 low beam. I am not sure if the ballast will need replacement as well... but I can try first replacing the bulb. On Ebay, I see plenty going for $10 or so for replacement 6000K H11 bulbs. Not sure if any H11 bulb will fit hence why I am asking here first.

Thanks anyways....
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i would honestly recommend driving to DDM and getting their lifetime warranty on bulbs and ballast

good way to check if you want to be 100% sure if its the bulb or ballast is to take out the bulb from the other side and plug it in to the side that has died to make sure the ballast still works.
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Originally Posted by HellaG35
i would honestly recommend driving to DDM and getting their lifetime warranty on bulbs and ballast

good way to check if you want to be 100% sure if its the bulb or ballast is to take out the bulb from the other side and plug it in to the side that has died to make sure the ballast still works.
Thanks bud... sounds like a good idea to check out the working bulb first What is DDM?
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Any H11 bulb would work but most people replace them in pairs so the color and brightness will match.
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