blajoieSG

Hi All,

Anyone have to replace a HID bulb yet?

I have an 07 with 55k. Passenger side bulb just went out. Dealer quoted $260 for install. $190 for part + $70 labor.
Am I getting jipped? Would Sewell have the part and is it easy to DIY?

UPDATE
Here is a DIY I found. Credits go to OP
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...hid-bulbs.html

ScKcBc

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I just sold my stock set for $45 shipped.

LMAO @ $260 for install, it takes about 15 mins. There are 3 bolts for the airbox and a hose clamp. Then you just pop off the cover and take the old bulb out like a normal bulb and pop the new bulb in.



So yea I'd saying your getting murdered x 2.

509IS350

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You can get garax bulbs for like 90. Stock Phillips for 80. Ijdmtoy.com. I would get 6000k. I have 8000k right now there ok. Diy. it is way easy

Sango

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If you want to stick with OEM, there is the Philips Ultinon 6000K, but will be looking to spend close to 300 dollars for it.

brociouz

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Did the dealer at least ask you to bend over? What a joke.

I suggest you go with 6000K Garax for ~$90 and install them yourself. You will lose a little bit of brightness, but you'll get that nice white with a hint of blue color.

KillaIS250

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Sewell has the part, its still expensive tho. And when you replace HID bulbs you always wanna replace both at the same time, otherwise there will be a color difference usually between the bulbs.

I'd suggest doing the Garax 6K's like everyone else says. They have proven to be really good quality and they are easy to install. Factory replacement basically.

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/HID-Light-B...4s_d4r_d4c.htm

quackdduck

Got a replacement bulb @ oembulbs.com...that being said it took a month to get the bulb (comes from Europe). So towards week 3 I was wondering what the heck happened...not sure I'd recommend going with them after that experience. Ebay sometimes has a few oem bulbs pop up, just have to verify the seller is legitimate and selling an actual oem bulb.

100degrees

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I have a used set with under 30k from an 08 GS. If you're interested, shoot me a PM. I'm not technically allowed to sell yet so if this is against rules. Please remove my post. Thanks.

blajoieSG

Thanks for all the replies.

I decided to go with the garax 6000k. Only $86 shipped for the pair! Much better than $520 @ the dealer for two haha.

Glad I checked on CL.

swtjlsy

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6000k is the way to go not to blue but not white.

ScKcBc

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you can go ahead and paypal me $100 for being the first to save you $400+

blajoieSG

I can ship you the burnt out HID bulb. You can display it on your desk or something like a trophy. Shipping/Handling will be extra though...

kensteele

If my headlight is working off and on, is it a good time for me to think about a replacement or is something wrong with the headlight that I can adjust?

"I suggest you go with 6000K Garax for ~$90 and install them yourself...." this is what I am leaning towards.

KillaIS250

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Is it only happening on one side? it could be the bulb (most likely) or it could be a ballast (less likely)

GiantsFan

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Basically i would go for the bulb with the must lumen output . Does anyone know what the stock lumen output is?

so far I found these:

http://www.oembulbs.com/osram-d4s-xenarc-66440.html

3200 LM @ 4150K

Trying to find one with a higher lumen output