Intermittent headlamp out
#1
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Intermittent headlamp out
So this is the second time this has happened, so before I start buying and replacing stuff I figured I'd ask:
I don't keep my headlights on Auto, I just turn them on and off when it starts getting dark or whenever.
First time I turned my headlights on in the morning (the automatic feature probably would have kept them off) and when I got behind a car at a light it appeared my right headlamp was out. Hmm.. okay it happens, right? Well before I went home that evening I turned on my lights and went to the front of the car - both were on and stayed on the entire way home.
Since then no issues.
Yesterday I turned my lights on and left around 6 (again, the automatic feature would have kept the lights off) and when I got to some traffic I noticed the right lamp was out again. When I got to my destination I got out and checked - sure enough it was out. So when I left that evening I turned my lights on and both were on for the entire way home.
Could a ballast be going?
I don't keep my headlights on Auto, I just turn them on and off when it starts getting dark or whenever.
First time I turned my headlights on in the morning (the automatic feature probably would have kept them off) and when I got behind a car at a light it appeared my right headlamp was out. Hmm.. okay it happens, right? Well before I went home that evening I turned on my lights and went to the front of the car - both were on and stayed on the entire way home.
Since then no issues.
Yesterday I turned my lights on and left around 6 (again, the automatic feature would have kept the lights off) and when I got to some traffic I noticed the right lamp was out again. When I got to my destination I got out and checked - sure enough it was out. So when I left that evening I turned my lights on and both were on for the entire way home.
Could a ballast be going?
#6
Lead Lap
Bulb is on its way out. That's how they act when they're dying. Just replaced my passenger side this weekend, and thought my driver's side was bright until I saw them reflect against the garage door, so ended up ordering a second for the driver's side, which I'll swap out this weekend. Below is everything you'll need:
Part to order:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
How-to:
Part to order:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
How-to:
#7
Intermediate
Thread Starter
It hasn't done this since I made the post, lol.
The car was also smacked in the front by an exploding semi tire so it was in the shop for a bit. Now that I have it back I need to swap the bulbs and test things out
The car was also smacked in the front by an exploding semi tire so it was in the shop for a bit. Now that I have it back I need to swap the bulbs and test things out
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#8
Bulb is on its way out. That's how they act when they're dying. Just replaced my passenger side this weekend, and thought my driver's side was bright until I saw them reflect against the garage door, so ended up ordering a second for the driver's side, which I'll swap out this weekend. Below is everything you'll need:
Part to order:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
How-to:
2008 Lexus GS 350 headlight replacement part 1 - YouTube
Part to order:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
How-to:
2008 Lexus GS 350 headlight replacement part 1 - YouTube
#9
Lead Lap
Glad you were able to get this done, and for a lot cheaper than what the dealer would charge
#10
Driver School Candidate
I am having the same issue on my 08 GS350, but sometimes it's the left side and other times it's the right. If I flick the switch from auto to on to off back to on they will both come on, then a few minutes later one will go out. Any ideas why both would be intermittent like that?
#11
Lead Lap
I am having the same issue on my 08 GS350, but sometimes it's the left side and other times it's the right. If I flick the switch from auto to on to off back to on they will both come on, then a few minutes later one will go out. Any ideas why both would be intermittent like that?
#12
Driver School Candidate
thanks for the reply, I am a little nervous about that link, there are a lot of negative reviews on their about them being fake and only lasting a short time, or worse. Is Xenon Depot a better option? I see them on the forums, they want double what amazon is asking but I guess I would be willing to pay if I knew they are legit. Just asking cause I really can't afford to do this twice, it's hard out here man!
#13
Lead Lap
thanks for the reply, I am a little nervous about that link, there are a lot of negative reviews on their about them being fake and only lasting a short time, or worse. Is Xenon Depot a better option? I see them on the forums, they want double what amazon is asking but I guess I would be willing to pay if I knew they are legit. Just asking cause I really can't afford to do this twice, it's hard out here man!
Could always try these (a lot less reviews, and not sure if they're any different):
https://www.amazon.com/PHILIPS-4300K...ds=philips+d4s
Last edited by TRD_Power; 10-03-16 at 02:57 PM.
#15
I am having the same issue on my 08 GS350, but sometimes it's the left side and other times it's the right. If I flick the switch from auto to on to off back to on they will both come on, then a few minutes later one will go out. Any ideas why both would be intermittent like that?
I replaced both of mine in the 2006 GS 430 with the factory Phillips from Amazon at 2 for $79, and guaranteed genuine. The real ones have a unique verification number for each bulb made on the box you can check against the Phillips website. I checked out the ID number to be sure so if they were fakes I could send them back. Work great and saved a ton off of the $210 per light plus install the dealer wanted.
Last edited by Dean2; 10-04-16 at 08:36 AM.