2014 GS350 fog lights don't match headlight color
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2014 GS350 fog lights don't match headlight color
We just purchased our very first Lexus. I'm blown away. I already want another Lexus. IS maybe? Lol. I feel like I'm in a club. Excited. It's an amazing car.
Can someone point to what I need? I want them to match the headlights. I don't like the yellow tint of the fog lights.
Do I need a new bulb or fog light assy?
Any amazon links would be great. Sorry I'm not lazy. I just have no idea what I'm doing. Lol
Thanks in advance.
Can someone point to what I need? I want them to match the headlights. I don't like the yellow tint of the fog lights.
Do I need a new bulb or fog light assy?
Any amazon links would be great. Sorry I'm not lazy. I just have no idea what I'm doing. Lol
Thanks in advance.
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@Dondante congrats on you first Lexus purchase! The fog lights on the GS are a standard halogen bulb which emits a fairly dull yellow/orange hue, but has good usable light. If you plan to change the bulb itself, you will need an H11 bulb.
I personally opted for halogen H11 yellow bulbs which work amazing for rain/foggy/snowy conditions: http://www.piaa.com/store/p/42-H11-P...gen-Bulbs.aspx
Most folks have gone with an aftermarket LED bulb which has a more white/blue finish: https://www.vleds.com/shop-applicati...11-6-xte2.html
Interestingly, Lexus made an OEM factory LED bulb/assembly for their Lux pkg equipped GS's (which are very rare). These will fit on any GS and match a bit closer to the Headlamps:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-GS350...-/132815139993
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-GS350...1/132815148608
I personally opted for halogen H11 yellow bulbs which work amazing for rain/foggy/snowy conditions: http://www.piaa.com/store/p/42-H11-P...gen-Bulbs.aspx
Most folks have gone with an aftermarket LED bulb which has a more white/blue finish: https://www.vleds.com/shop-applicati...11-6-xte2.html
Interestingly, Lexus made an OEM factory LED bulb/assembly for their Lux pkg equipped GS's (which are very rare). These will fit on any GS and match a bit closer to the Headlamps:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-GS350...-/132815139993
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-GS350...1/132815148608
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Yes those are the ones I installed. But I seem to remember I wasn’t sure the 30w was appropriate for the fogs. Unfortunately I totaled the GS before I had a chance to properly research.... the color was a good match, but I wasn’t sure if 30W was too high...
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I believe these same OEM LEDs can be retrofitted on any 4GS without Fogs with the correct housing, bezels, wiring and effort!
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Wow, you guys are going to make me look at my 2013 GS 450H fog lights closer. I have noticed that at night, the light dispersion from the normal headlights seems a little narrow and not as far as I would like. However, I do not know if it is my imagination or not. Question, I have not turned on my fog lights since I thought they are only relevant if it is foggy or a blizzard is happening. I live in Florida, so Blizzard not going to happen, and foggy is a rare occurrence. Do you all use your fog lights for normal driving at night? Why would I want to change my fog lights from the factory ones? I like to make upgrades to cars because they enhance them, not just for the sake of doing them. I figured I have fog lights anyway, they do not look yellow, but I only turned them on last night for the first time in the driveway. Remember, I am nearly a boomer, so fog lights to me mean use in fog. Thanks.
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Wow, you guys are going to make me look at my 2013 GS 450H fog lights closer. I have noticed that at night, the light dispersion from the normal headlights seems a little narrow and not as far as I would like. However, I do not know if it is my imagination or not. Question, I have not turned on my fog lights since I thought they are only relevant if it is foggy or a blizzard is happening. I live in Florida, so Blizzard not going to happen, and foggy is a rare occurrence. Do you all use your fog lights for normal driving at night? Why would I want to change my fog lights from the factory ones? I like to make upgrades to cars because they enhance them, not just for the sake of doing them. I figured I have fog lights anyway, they do not look yellow, but I only turned them on last night for the first time in the driveway. Remember, I am nearly a boomer, so fog lights to me mean use in fog. Thanks.
Although the standard halogen fog bulb in the GS puts out great usable light with wide illumination angles, it looks dull/drab compared to the rest of the exterior lighting. Newer LEDs draw less power, last a long time (but so do halogens!), are brighter and are now catching up with better overall light distribution.
In your case, it would just be a stylish upgrade...maybe not worth the time/effort if you're good with the stock bulbs and the way it all looks OEM.
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I’m in FL as well and changed the fogs on my 15 for two reasons, (1) aesthetic purposes, so the colors of the fogs and headlights would be closer, and (2) I enjoy working on my cars. Sometimes there’s nothing truly wrong but I will find a small “enhancement“ so I can have an excuse to dig into them.
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Thank AJAlex19. Can I ask why did you put yellow fogs in versus white? I do not really know what PIAA stands for, but were those just the led bulbs, or the whole fog light assembly. I may try to put in LED light bulbs to see how they look. I know this thread showed an Amazon product rated at 30W, but with a question if these were 100% compatible. Can anyone confirm if 30W are correct, or any other suggestions for replacement led bulbs? I know Peasodos put in the triple beam headlights, but that is way too much of an upgrade. Has anyone put it LED bulbs in the headlights as well? Thanks again. I am toying with maybe doing the F-sport grille and bottom part as well, but may wait until the CPO period is up.
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Thank AJAlex19. Can I ask why did you put yellow fogs in versus white? I do not really know what PIAA stands for, but were those just the led bulbs, or the whole fog light assembly. I may try to put in LED light bulbs to see how they look. I know this thread showed an Amazon product rated at 30W, but with a question if these were 100% compatible. Can anyone confirm if 30W are correct, or any other suggestions for replacement led bulbs? I know Peasodos put in the triple beam headlights, but that is way too much of an upgrade. Has anyone put it LED bulbs in the headlights as well? Thanks again. I am toying with maybe doing the F-sport grille and bottom part as well, but may wait until the CPO period is up.
This night shot was a few years back with an older phone which couldn't really capture the light very well but it gives you the idea of how my car's lights look up front:
Here's how it looks during the day: