2003 GS430 headlight replacement
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Guys, the headlights on my 2003 GS became very bleak, and frankly, I can't tell if this is the bulb or the glass problem. I tried searching these forums but did not find anything conclusive.
How do I troubleshoot this, also, how do I tell if I have HID headlights or not? Do GS430 and GS300 models use the same size
Can anyone say any of these are a good replacement:
http://www.carid.com/2003-lexus-gs-h...-12130624.html
http://www.carid.com/2003-lexus-gs-h...-15884493.html
(the first one does not mention GS430, only gs300, the second one says "Will Not Fit Models with Factory HID").
Thank you in advance!
How do I troubleshoot this, also, how do I tell if I have HID headlights or not? Do GS430 and GS300 models use the same size
Can anyone say any of these are a good replacement:
http://www.carid.com/2003-lexus-gs-h...-12130624.html
http://www.carid.com/2003-lexus-gs-h...-15884493.html
(the first one does not mention GS430, only gs300, the second one says "Will Not Fit Models with Factory HID").
Thank you in advance!
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If you have a 430, then I'm fairly certain you have HIDs as I've yet to see one that didn't (not to say they don't exist).
As for them becoming "bleak", when's the last time you changed your bulbs? They don't last forever, you know. If it was the ballast, that side wouldn't light up at all or would take a few on/off cycles to light. So.... I'd try changing your bulb first. You could also try polishing your headlights if they're becoming hazed.
As for them becoming "bleak", when's the last time you changed your bulbs? They don't last forever, you know. If it was the ballast, that side wouldn't light up at all or would take a few on/off cycles to light. So.... I'd try changing your bulb first. You could also try polishing your headlights if they're becoming hazed.
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Thank you, NorthStyle!
I actually never changed the bulbs, so maybe this is my problem. I saw that the bulbs can be purchased on Amazon, have no clue how to replace them though - do you know if I need to follow the same process as when replacing the entire assembly (removing the bumper and all)?
I actually never changed the bulbs, so maybe this is my problem. I saw that the bulbs can be purchased on Amazon, have no clue how to replace them though - do you know if I need to follow the same process as when replacing the entire assembly (removing the bumper and all)?
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Thank you, NorthStyle!
I actually never changed the bulbs, so maybe this is my problem. I saw that the bulbs can be purchased on Amazon, have no clue how to replace them though - do you know if I need to follow the same process as when replacing the entire assembly (removing the bumper and all)?
I actually never changed the bulbs, so maybe this is my problem. I saw that the bulbs can be purchased on Amazon, have no clue how to replace them though - do you know if I need to follow the same process as when replacing the entire assembly (removing the bumper and all)?
if the light doesent light up wipe it with a alcohol prep pad to clean the bulb removing oils from your fingers if u did it without gloves, it will light up...
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It's just as Flocko said, but I really do hope you have small hands because it's CRAMPED in that area and difficult to see what you're doing so you have to go off of feel.
There's a DIY with pictures in this thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...iy-thread.html
There's a DIY with pictures in this thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...iy-thread.html
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