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

New HID Headlights buzzing

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-07-13, 03:21 PM
  #1  
Dream3333
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
Dream3333's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Az
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default New HID Headlights buzzing

I just replaced my headlights on 06 GS 430. I now hear a loud buzzing sound coming from the lights. I know this happens after you turn car off, but this buzzing sound was not happening with my old bulbs.

Any ideas on why this happening and will it eventually stop?

Thanks in advance for your help.

DM
Old 04-07-13, 03:36 PM
  #2  
LexG
Pit Crew
 
LexG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Nevada
Posts: 121
Received 21 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Dream3333
I just replaced my headlights on 06 GS 430. I now hear a loud buzzing sound coming from the lights. I know this happens after you turn car off, but this buzzing sound was not happening with my old bulbs.

Any ideas on why this happening and will it eventually stop?

Thanks in advance for your help.

DM
Are you positive that there was no buzzing prior to install of new bulbs? I recently replaced the HID bulbs on my 06 3GS and heard the buzzing prior to replacement and after with new bulbs. I am sure they buzz all the time, at least when the ballasts are energized. When you turn car off bulbs are still on and buzzing. Once you click the button to lock doors and lights go off the buzzing stops. I would say that it is normal.
Old 04-07-13, 10:09 PM
  #3  
Dream3333
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
Dream3333's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Az
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default New HUD Headlights Buzzing

Thanks Lex G, I didn't think the old lights were buzzing as much as the new ones, but will see what happens over next few days.

I appreciate your response.

DM
Old 04-07-13, 10:38 PM
  #4  
isam250
Pole Position
iTrader: (7)
 
isam250's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: ca
Posts: 2,513
Received 22 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

When I have the car on acc and no lights on my car has a humming sound this is weird lol
Old 04-08-13, 02:36 AM
  #5  
IXI187IXI
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
IXI187IXI's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Philly
Posts: 8,386
Likes: 0
Received 19 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

what type of bulbs are they? whats the wattage?

first thing that comes to mind is that they may be a cheaper style bulb or too high of wattage or both.
Old 04-08-13, 06:09 AM
  #6  
Trocks797
Driver School Candidate
 
Trocks797's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: KY
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The HID's on all of my car make a high-pitched whine when they're ignited.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Tantrix
LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017)
28
01-20-17 05:13 PM
fastegg
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
1
05-28-15 11:28 AM
lexus71
ES - 5th Gen (2007-2012)
0
09-17-14 12:43 PM
Och
Lighting
7
11-07-10 12:30 AM
Killak9
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
13
07-18-10 09:41 PM



Quick Reply: New HID Headlights buzzing



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:17 AM.