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Are all 2013-2015 F Sport headlights the same?

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Old 08-27-18, 09:30 AM
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Default Are all 2013-2015 F Sport headlights the same?

I realize there are some differences between different packages (hybrid, luxury) in the headlights. LED vs XENON, etc... But, were there different headlight options on the F Sport package, or are all F Sport headlights the same? And what are they? LED? Thanks
Old 08-27-18, 10:07 AM
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I am aware of no differences. They are all HIDs through 2015 (single projector), with LED DRLs.
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I think some of the headlights have AFS(auto leveling) and some don't. That might be the difference between the parts numbers.
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Auto leveling headlights (up/down only) comes standard on 2013-2015 GS F-Sports, but sadly AFS is not an option for any year GS 350 F-Sport. LED headlights came into play for 2016 model year.
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Originally Posted by IndyIS
Auto leveling headlights (up/down only) comes standard on 2013-2015 GS F-Sports, but sadly AFS is not an option for any year GS 350 F-Sport. LED headlights came into play for 2016 model year.
The Triple LED Headlights were actually an available option on the GS450h from 2013-2015 and optional in Japan on all GS models I believe:
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Originally Posted by AJLex19
The Triple LED Headlights were actually an available option on the GS450h from 2013-2015 and optional in Japan on all GS models I believe:
True. I forgot about the hybrid F-Sport. Very rare as I still haven't seen one on the road. I like those triple beams.
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Originally Posted by AJLex19
The Triple LED Headlights were actually an available option on the GS450h from 2013-2015 and optional in Japan on all GS models I believe:
Originally Posted by IndyIS
True. I forgot about the hybrid F-Sport. Very rare as I still haven't seen one on the road. I like those triple beams.
Does anyone have a comparison on light output between a standard and triple beam? I keep hearing about it but haven't seen any comparisons.
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I am interested in knowing that as well. My lights aren't as bright as the lights on my '07 Mini Cooper JCW. I have seen the triple beam 450h in NY, but never down here in Florida...when I saw it, it was during the day. I immediately looked them up and $1400 per headlight is a little steep for me right now.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Klean
I am interested in knowing that as well. My lights aren't as bright as the lights on my '07 Mini Cooper JCW. I have seen the triple beam 450h in NY, but never down here in Florida...when I saw it, it was during the day. I immediately looked them up and $1400 per headlight is a little steep for me right now.
$1400 per headlight might be a good deal! the best I found was $1650 each here in California!

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I have AFS in my 07 2IS and one of the leveling motors has gone kaput.
I only fear the GS will do the same eventually (but after almost 10 years!).
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Originally Posted by 02REX
$1400 per headlight might be a good deal! the best I found was $1650 each here in California!
I paid $1000 for the drivers side (brand new, bodyshop broke a tab, insurance guy said they have to buy another), Lexus makes a replacement tab that attaches with screws, $15 fix.
I paid just under $800 for the passenger side, came off 2015 in perfect condition.
Took me 7 months to eventually get both good headlights.
I had another headlight I bought that had a scratched lens I made worse by buffing it, but I was able to resell it for 85% of my money back.
You also need the led auto leveling computer I bought used for $100, also afs off switch $18

I could easily get $1000-1200 for my original HID headlights. Going to list for sale soon, they are auto leveling.

So the cost of the mod ends up being very reasonable.

The light output is better than my HID, the headlights turn into the corners, and makes the front end look more aggressive.

I used car-parts.com to search all the junkyards and also eBay. If you keep checking the junkyard search website you'll find a good one for a reasonable price.

Here is the tread I made with pics:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...turn-30-a.html

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Originally Posted by peasodos
I paid $1000 for the drivers side (brand new, bodyshop broke a tab, insurance guy said they have to buy another), Lexus makes a replacement tab that attaches with screws, $15 fix.
I paid just under $800 for the passenger side, came off 2015 in perfect condition.
Took me 7 months to eventually get both good headlights.
I had another headlight I bought that had a scratched lens I made worse by buffing it, but I was able to resell it for 85% of my money back.
You also need the led auto leveling computer I bought used for $100, also afs off switch $18

I could easily get $1000-1200 for my original HID headlights. Going to list for sale soon, they are auto leveling.

So the cost of the mod ends up being very reasonable.

The light output is better than my HID, the headlights turn into the corners, and makes the front end look more aggressive.

I used car-parts.com to search all the junkyards and also eBay. If you keep checking the junkyard search website you'll find a good one for a reasonable price.

Here is the tread I made with pics:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...turn-30-a.html
Great info bruh! are you the one that was selling the buffed headlight on ebay? I saw it for sale but figured I would wait. I may need your expertise. because I called the dealership in riverside California yesterday and they put on several parts managers on the phone who all told me they don't recommend it because it wont work on my 2015 GS450h. I have HID with the AFS already. so I am trying to figure out what else I would need. so many threads on it but also so many people giving different recommendations.
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Originally Posted by 02REX
Great info bruh! are you the one that was selling the buffed headlight on ebay? I saw it for sale but figured I would wait. I may need your expertise. because I called the dealership in riverside California yesterday and they put on several parts managers on the phone who all told me they don't recommend it because it wont work on my 2015 GS450h. I have HID with the AFS already. so I am trying to figure out what else I would need. so many threads on it but also so many people giving different recommendations.
Yes that was me, sold to a guy in Hungary, guess he really wanted it, paid $130 for shipping.

You have to buy and install the LED AFS computer, also the AFS off switch(plug for the switch is already there behind panel) that installs under the dash:
89940-30270
Switch: 84155-30020

My 2013 450h had adaptive HID same as yours.

You can buy the parts cheaper than USA dealers and receive it from Japan within 4 days using jp-carparts.com(I've used them several times), shipping is really cheap like $15.
switch: USD 30.68
afs swivel LED ECU: USD 250.90

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What do each of the 3 beams do? 1 low, 2 high?
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Originally Posted by Cwang
What do each of the 3 beams do? 1 low, 2 high?
1 low Beam (outer most led)
1 high Beam (middle led)
1 turn signal (inner most halogen bulb, but I switched to led)


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