mixereldon

I recently rear ended someone and destroyed my driver side headlight. Unfortunately I can't afford the 1500$ for a new HID one that is currently installed with. I do see that online they sell Halogens for considerably less. Is there a way to downgrade to halogens be it splicing different harnesses or whatever needs to be done. If so how? Please I'm at a loss and I've called so many people already.

salimshah

Welcome to Club Lexus.

Which year is your RX and what is the level of damage ... just the lease or the bulbs and metal around the lens. A picture or tow would help.

Have you looked at salvage yards?

Hids and Halogen are not swappable without getting into electronics.

Salim

mixereldon

It's a 2001 and the whole assembly is destroyed. The wiring is fine though. What do you mean about getting into the electronics?

salimshah

Is the surrounding intact? If you get a replacement headlight, can it fit back in its place? If not you will need body work/repair done .. which can be expensive.

The HID have leveling motor (wires), the bulbs are driven differently ,,, [same difference between incandicent and filament bulb] ... [well the new florescent have every thing encapsulated in one package, but if you remember the long rods you will get the picture]

here is one ... search for others
http://www.ebay.com/itm/01-02-03-LEX...0/112409512436
Salim

mixereldon

The body will be repair. But what needs to happen to use a halogen headlight assembly not just bulbs.

salimshah

I gave you the best advice and researched a possible source for you. Please keep looking and you may find a cheaper lamp. Some times a person just takes a path and keeps on it without reconsidering. I would urge you to reconsider.

To answer your question ,, if you plan to replace both then multiply the things and 2.

Non HID lamp assembly + bulbs.
Have an electrician build you a relay(s) + harness to connect to the halogen bulb.
Have the electrician remove the ballast used for HID [the relay would replace the ballast]
Unknown: DRL and Fog lamp interact with the high and low beam. Make sure the electrician can figure the interaction out.

Salim