clayb1

Hi, new here and appreciate all the help I can get.

My girlfriends 2000 GS 300 has a wrecked driver side headlight.
I am looking for the most cost effective way to get the light functioning. She has no concern regarding appearance or style. merely looking to have it work

I gather I need to determine if it is HID or not; Correct? 2 others searching the VIN gave both answers. Stiil trying to determine the simple way to do this
- I found this but it doesn't make sense yet as I haven't dug into the car
Do I need to determine Auto Leveling?
I understand if it is HID I cannot just install a Halogen; correct?
- The wiring harness doesn't fit; correct? I don't understand why I cannot rewire it to work? 12 volts are 12 volts; no?
I gather if it "is" HID the most cost effective method is to buy a used assembly from Ebay; correct?
I imagine since the lens is broken if I just replace the lamp it will shatter with moisture; correct?
- I saw a YouTube about baking the lenses off; that seems like a finicky lot of trouble' correct?

I am mechanically inclined, electrically skilled (controls not Lexus) have the tools and can pretty much figure stuff out.

Thanks again for the noobe assistance.

firelizard

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Determining if it's HID or not is simple. Turn the headlights on. Then once you know, yeah, eBay is probably going to be the cheapest place to find a replacement part.Or a local auto recycler. Since the lens is broken, replace the entire lamp. If you're spending any brain power on a solution other than simply replacing the part with another of the same part, stop. Replace the broken parts and you will not have problems.