Is there a solution for flashing AFS on '08-'11 with 2013 headlights?
03-11-19, 01:54 PM
#31
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Amazing... that would be incredibly helpful. Please do! Thanks again.
03-11-19, 02:06 PM
#32
I’m on a plane right now but to do this right and not causing any problems, I would download the wiring diagrams for 2009 and 2013 and have whomever doing this for you compare so they can understand what they need to do. I forgot where I got them but it was some online Toyota/Lexus database. From these diagrams is where I got the part #s and ordered them direct from Lexus (I used Pembroke Pines). That’s the only way to be honest otherwise your guy will be going in blind and screwing up other things. Thats why the electrician I used was able to fix it so fast.
I found him him on Craigslist believe or not. He was a mobile mechanic who specialized in rewireling entire cars so I figured he could tackle a couple headlights.
I found him him on Craigslist believe or not. He was a mobile mechanic who specialized in rewireling entire cars so I figured he could tackle a couple headlights.
03-11-19, 02:41 PM
#33
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I’m on a plane right now but to do this right and not causing any problems, I would download the wiring diagrams for 2009 and 2013 and have whomever doing this for you compare so they can understand what they need to do. I forgot where I got them but it was some online Toyota/Lexus database. From these diagrams is where I got the part #s and ordered them direct from Lexus (I used Pembroke Pines). That’s the only way to be honest otherwise your guy will be going in blind and screwing up other things. Thats why the electrician I used was able to fix it so fast.
I found him him on Craigslist believe or not. He was a mobile mechanic who specialized in rewireling entire cars so I figured he could tackle a couple headlights.
I found him him on Craigslist believe or not. He was a mobile mechanic who specialized in rewireling entire cars so I figured he could tackle a couple headlights.
I'll see what they can do to just wire the DRL's and forget about AFS... Hopefully I don't need schematics and wiring diagrams, etc if I am OK with losing AFS.
03-11-19, 04:08 PM
#34
I think I found a 2008 wiring diagram (mine's a 2010) but the file is still downloading. Have not been able to find a 13-15 one yet. This is getting to be frustrating. I ordered a kit that came with everything needed (what I was told, anyway) and I thought the kit was plug and play yet I've been ordering part after part it seems. I'm in for about $5-6K once paint is done and I'm left to feel I should have just traded it in for the newer model as the price difference is only about $8-10K at this point, and I would have fewer miles and the newer nav unit, etc. Oh well, I am where I am.
I'll see what they can do to just wire the DRL's and forget about AFS... Hopefully I don't need schematics and wiring diagrams, etc if I am OK with losing AFS.
I'll see what they can do to just wire the DRL's and forget about AFS... Hopefully I don't need schematics and wiring diagrams, etc if I am OK with losing AFS.
PM your e-mail address and I will send you everything I have regarding these electrical diagrams.
03-11-19, 04:22 PM
#35
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Where did you buy your kit from? I hope its not that stuff from China (Alibaba). Anyways, I was in your situation too but I still believe I made the best decision. My brother just recently spent $50k+ on a 2015 and there is really no difference in the interior and my exterior looks much better with the 22 Inch and Sport Kit. Plus this still has me loving the truck and not making want to upgrade to the latest LX yet. Remember, these trucks are built to last so its not like you are doing a facelift on an escalde or something.
PM your e-mail address and I will send you everything I have regarding these electrical diagrams.
PM your e-mail address and I will send you everything I have regarding these electrical diagrams.
The kit is from ali baba I think; I had trouble piecing together an OEM kit but I was close to doing that in the beginning. I gave up and decided an all in one solution would be easy. My friends have used the same kit and it looks nice but the shops back in the UAE are very experienced with this sort of thing. They can even make your 2009 to look like the 2019.
I know of two people that used the Chinese kit in Los Angeles but I can’t get a hold of them.
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03-11-19, 04:27 PM
#36
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Here are a few photos of the Chinese kits on US trucks. These are both in LA. Friend of a friend owns the black one, and he decided to have a ccustom off-road bumper installed.
03-11-19, 07:13 PM
#37
I had the 2013 first but it needed a new transmission so I traded for a 2010. The nav was newer, cooler interior color and the back mount TV sets were nice. The gauges (no blue) with digital MPH reading were a pleasant upgrade but you’re right, no earth shattering difference between the two.
The kit is from ali baba I think; I had trouble piecing together an OEM kit but I was close to doing that in the beginning. I gave up and decided an all in one solution would be easy. My friends have used the same kit and it looks nice but the shops back in the UAE are very experienced with this sort of thing. They can even make your 2009 to look like the 2019.
I know of two people that used the Chinese kit in Los Angeles but I can’t get a hold of them.
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03-11-19, 07:35 PM
#38
The offroad bumper looks terrible but I would take it over the stock bumper. But I still would need a rear one. I would like to know how they resolved the parking sensors.
03-11-19, 07:56 PM
#39
I had the 2013 first but it needed a new transmission so I traded for a 2010. The nav was newer, cooler interior color and the back mount TV sets were nice. The gauges (no blue) with digital MPH reading were a pleasant upgrade but you’re right, no earth shattering difference between the two.
The kit is from ali baba I think; I had trouble piecing together an OEM kit but I was close to doing that in the beginning. I gave up and decided an all in one solution would be easy. My friends have used the same kit and it looks nice but the shops back in the UAE are very experienced with this sort of thing. They can even make your 2009 to look like the 2019.
I know of two people that used the Chinese kit in Los Angeles but I can’t get a hold of them.
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-The fog lights need the correct housing if you plan on reusing the old ones.
-The Front grill will need to be slightly modified so you can reuse the same camera.
-You need to buy the rear fender liners that attached to the rear bumper
-You need to order the 2013 rear mud flaps
Good Luck! I have no regrets, especially when its registration time and i have to remind myself that its 2009, a 10 year old SUV!
08-01-20, 09:25 AM
#40
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Greetings Telmz and fellow LX fans
Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. I'm new to the forum and have a quick question and will appreciate any feedback anyone can provide. I have a black 15 LX and i recently picked up a black replacement mesh style upper grille and also got the lower black mesh grille and the gray fog light cover kit similar to Telmz (planning to paint or wrap black thought). I didnt get the actual body kit. I also painted the factory wheels matte black. Considering painting the calipers but not sure.
Anyway, my question is about the gray fog light cover kit. My understanding was that all the parts would be replacement/plug and play but when i tried to test the fit, i noticed that the gray fog light cover kit is bigger than the chrome factory fog light insert.
Telmz (or anyone that has the kit) - did you have to screw the gray fog light cover to the front bumper to get it fully secured? If so, did you use any specific screws. Have you had any issues with the cover falling off so far? Thanks and I appreciate your help.
Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. I'm new to the forum and have a quick question and will appreciate any feedback anyone can provide. I have a black 15 LX and i recently picked up a black replacement mesh style upper grille and also got the lower black mesh grille and the gray fog light cover kit similar to Telmz (planning to paint or wrap black thought). I didnt get the actual body kit. I also painted the factory wheels matte black. Considering painting the calipers but not sure.
Anyway, my question is about the gray fog light cover kit. My understanding was that all the parts would be replacement/plug and play but when i tried to test the fit, i noticed that the gray fog light cover kit is bigger than the chrome factory fog light insert.
Telmz (or anyone that has the kit) - did you have to screw the gray fog light cover to the front bumper to get it fully secured? If so, did you use any specific screws. Have you had any issues with the cover falling off so far? Thanks and I appreciate your help.
08-01-20, 09:55 AM
#41
Hello @TXLEX01 Welcome to the club. You have to remove the chrome piece, then the plastic clips on the gray pieces will clip in where the chrome used to be. The gray pieces should also have double tape for extra support. I've had my for 5 years now and still going strong in the Las Vegas desert. Hope that helps.
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08-01-20, 02:05 PM
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Hello @TXLEX01 Welcome to the club. You have to remove the chrome piece, then the plastic clips on the gray pieces will clip in where the chrome used to be. The gray pieces should also have double tape for extra support. I've had my for 5 years now and still going strong in the Las Vegas desert. Hope that helps.
01-28-21, 03:12 AM
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trying to make a 10 into a 13
Hey Telmz and others great info and great thread. Im looking to do the upgrade on my 10. I live in a hilly area near the shore in NJ and my parking pawl failed and my LX rolled down the hill and hit a tree. I figured what better time to upgrade to front. I read about the pin change and the diagrams. Telmz mentioned he sent out that email with the consolidated info. Could you please also send it to me? Thanks for keeping the LX love alive. Even with my front all bashed i still get in that truck to remind myself what luxury is.
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hey Telmz.
You mentioned you stumbled upon the wiring diagrams fro that conversion. any chance you would share with me . Thanks Joe
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You mentioned you stumbled upon the wiring diagrams fro that conversion. any chance you would share with me . Thanks Joe
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