Headlights
Didn't know the RX's ever came with Halogen's, unless it was the old RX300's.
...Just pick up an aftermarket HID kit to put in. I recommend MTEC, or even go with Xenondepot who is a sponsor of CL.
Ask them what side bulb you will need and go for it! Hey, might end up looking nicer then stock HID's anyway!
...Just pick up an aftermarket HID kit to put in. I recommend MTEC, or even go with Xenondepot who is a sponsor of CL.
Ask them what side bulb you will need and go for it! Hey, might end up looking nicer then stock HID's anyway!
Didn't know the RX's ever came with Halogen's, unless it was the old RX300's.
...Just pick up an aftermarket HID kit to put in. I recommend MTEC, or even go with Xenondepot who is a sponsor of CL.
Ask them what side bulb you will need and go for it! Hey, might end up looking nicer then stock HID's anyway!
...Just pick up an aftermarket HID kit to put in. I recommend MTEC, or even go with Xenondepot who is a sponsor of CL.
Ask them what side bulb you will need and go for it! Hey, might end up looking nicer then stock HID's anyway!
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I am wanting to change entire headlight assembly to an OEM HID version. I was wanting to know if the wiring is all there, just unplug my harness and be able to plug directly into an HID one. I know I won't have auto aiming function though.
Dave
Dave
Others that have the OEM Service manual may be able to contribute more, but it is NOT a plug and play. I can't be 100% sure, but I'm pretty sure the connectors to the headlights are different. Nothing that you can't rewire yourself though. Also, the AFS not working is one thing as you can just buy an HID set that doesn't have the AFS system, but they all have auto leveling. You will need to mount and wire the auto leveling sensors as well if you want them all to work properly. Now, I can't be sure where the HID projector headlights comes to rest at when off. I know when you turn them on, they go through as self test and aim up and down, then to the set proper position. If that rest position is the proper aim position, than you don't really need the self leveling system working, but you may blind some traffic on certain occations. Those are all things you will need to find out first.
I'd give it a try though. It may not work 100% like OEM, but it will be far better than the halogens and work nearly as well as OEM. I know people will say you have to have the auto leveling with HIDS, but some cars early on did NOT have auto leveling with their HIDS, and I know of few of my friend's that did Q45 HID retro fits into their Lexus cars did not hook up the auto leveling and their lights perform well.
I'd give it a try though. It may not work 100% like OEM, but it will be far better than the halogens and work nearly as well as OEM. I know people will say you have to have the auto leveling with HIDS, but some cars early on did NOT have auto leveling with their HIDS, and I know of few of my friend's that did Q45 HID retro fits into their Lexus cars did not hook up the auto leveling and their lights perform well.
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I highly recommend test driving an RX with the HID headlights before you make the leap. If I had to do it all over again I'd go with the halogens. The HID cutoff makes them useless on a rural road if you drive over 45MPH. I appreciate that the cutoff is to avoid blinding oncoming drivers. I'm not sure if non-projector HID's are any better.
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Non-projector would produce too much glare for oncoming traffic. I wonder if you still can adjust the height of the cutoff with the AFS system, I would think you can. Lexus / Toyota always aim their headlight low on their truck and SUV.
If you are looking for OEM HID components that will work with a D2S/R headlight we have those as well (assuming you end up getting just the headlights with no HID components). We have a full selection of OEM HID components right on this page ranging from all types of D2S/R bulbs, ballasts, and other various accessories. Please view this link:
http://www.kbcarstuff.com/OEM_HID_Xe...nents_s/32.htm
Regards,
Steve
http://www.kbcarstuff.com/OEM_HID_Xe...nents_s/32.htm
Regards,
Steve
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It can be done, DIY at your own risk
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I highly recommend test driving an RX with the HID headlights before you make the leap. If I had to do it all over again I'd go with the halogens. The HID cutoff makes them useless on a rural road if you drive over 45MPH. I appreciate that the cutoff is to avoid blinding oncoming drivers. I'm not sure if non-projector HID's are any better.
I can see that in open, rural conditions you might want more light but on the bright setting my 330 has very good light projection.
