GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

Only one headlight stays on

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-02-10 | 12:52 PM
  #1  
jsolarte's Avatar
jsolarte
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: CA
Question Only one headlight stays on

My headlights are always set to 'Auto'. After I turn my car off at night, I noticed that only the driver side headlight stays on...is this normal? I looked through the manual and could not find any 'settings' for this, help?
Old 03-02-10 | 01:10 PM
  #2  
Yang1815's Avatar
Yang1815
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,970
Likes: 1
From: Nebraska
Default

The bulb probably just burn out. You do have an 06. Have you changed the bulb before?
Old 03-02-10 | 01:17 PM
  #3  
BinaryJay's Avatar
BinaryJay
Pole Position
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,154
Likes: 14
From: Toronto
Default

Your first thought was to check for a "only one headlight" setting? Really?
Old 03-02-10 | 01:30 PM
  #4  
I8ABMR's Avatar
I8ABMR
Lexus Fanatic
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 22,608
Likes: 102
From: Waiting for next track day
Default

both should stay on when the auto light go on. I would run it to the dealership./ Its probably a quick fix with a bulb.
Old 03-02-10 | 01:32 PM
  #5  
IXI187IXI's Avatar
IXI187IXI
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 8,386
Likes: 19
From: Philly
Default

Originally Posted by jsolarte
My headlights are always set to 'Auto'. After I turn my car off at night, I noticed that only the driver side headlight stays on...is this normal? I looked through the manual and could not find any 'settings' for this, help?
sounds like a burnt bulb. if you use auto, the headlights stay on for 30 seconds after the car is shut off before turning off.
Old 03-02-10 | 01:48 PM
  #6  
jsolarte's Avatar
jsolarte
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: CA
Default

Originally Posted by BinaryJay
Your first thought was to check for a "only one headlight" setting? Really?
On my BMW there was a setting to leave either the driverside or passanger side headlight/taillight on while parked (so that oncomming cars can see that there was a car parked on the side). So I thought it would be a similar setting...sorry for 'sounding' like a fool...

Also, the weird thing is that when I go back to turn the car on..BOTH headlights turn on
Old 03-02-10 | 01:51 PM
  #7  
BinaryJay's Avatar
BinaryJay
Pole Position
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,154
Likes: 14
From: Toronto
Default

I see, we misunderstood your message.

He's talking about the delayed-off headlight feature. I know that you can set a specified amount of time (default 30 seconds?) that headlights stay on after you get out and lock the car... but I am unaware if you can set it to keep only one light on. The delay time can only be set by lexus, perhaps the "one on" is indeed a hidden lexus preference. You should ask your dealership.
Old 03-02-10 | 02:38 PM
  #8  
[0350]'s Avatar
[0350]
Pole Position
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
From: Sydney
Default

My drivers side headlight is on for 2mins then turns itself off,

I wonder if its the bulb? as it works for the first 2 mins, by the time I get home its off.
Old 03-02-10 | 04:18 PM
  #9  
BinaryJay's Avatar
BinaryJay
Pole Position
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,154
Likes: 14
From: Toronto
Default

Originally Posted by [0350]
My drivers side headlight is on for 2mins then turns itself off,

I wonder if its the bulb? as it works for the first 2 mins, by the time I get home its off.
Different issue than the OP. Switch bulbs left to right and see if the problem moves with it (as has been regurgitated about 100 times only in the last couple of months on this board).
Old 03-03-10 | 12:10 AM
  #10  
THE.K.W.C's Avatar
THE.K.W.C
Pole Position
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 356
Likes: 3
From: Alberta
Default

If you bought new bulbs...... then you bought the wrong ones. Some cheap "ebay brands" usa a d2s bulb housing for there d4s bulbs ...make sure you use a brand name bulb like garax. I had the same problem when i bought some cheap bulbs
Old 03-03-10 | 03:42 AM
  #11  
Rider's Avatar
Rider
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 924
Likes: 0
From: Middle East
Default

We can make our headlights stay on when we switch off our cars??? How?!
Old 03-03-10 | 06:12 AM
  #12  
BinaryJay's Avatar
BinaryJay
Pole Position
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,154
Likes: 14
From: Toronto
Default

Originally Posted by Rider
We can make our headlights stay on when we switch off our cars??? How?!
Bring it to Lexus and tell them that you want your car to do it and how long. Personally, I wish mine didn't do it but I'm not willing to pay them to change the setting now. I always feel like I need to stick around to see them switch off.
Old 03-03-10 | 06:22 AM
  #13  
worker's Avatar
worker
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,080
Likes: 6
From: of insanity
Default

My headlights turn off the moment I open the driver door to leave. If I want it to stay on I can turn the headlight off and back on.

But usually I manually turn off my headlight so when I start the headlight won't flickers during starting.
Old 03-03-10 | 06:26 AM
  #14  
BinaryJay's Avatar
BinaryJay
Pole Position
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,154
Likes: 14
From: Toronto
Default

Originally Posted by worker
My headlights turn off the moment I open the driver door to leave. If I want it to stay on I can turn the headlight off and back on.

But usually I manually turn off my headlight so when I start the headlight won't flickers during starting.
Your headlight shouldn't flicker when starting. Mine don't, they ignite instantly, "look up" (leveling), and stay on solid when starting the car every time. I forget, do you use non-philips bulbs?
Old 03-03-10 | 06:41 AM
  #15  
worker's Avatar
worker
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,080
Likes: 6
From: of insanity
Default

Bin, U R talking about this?

OEM bulbs. The moment I press the Start, the lights turn on right away and the engine cranks. The headlight level seem to move down and back up but the light itself dims in and out until the engine runs.


Quick Reply: Only one headlight stays on



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:20 PM.