2011 Headlamp Bubbling Defect
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Shouldnt take any "convincing" will need to mention the tsb (when its out) to service writer to order you the headlights, probably will be on backorder since everyone on forum will know about it.
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I remember coming across this thread when I first bought my IS a few months back in August.... I avoided it as I was either naive and didn't want to believe my IS would have this issue or just plain scared to check, haha. Now that this thread has grown it is now my mission to take a good look at my headlights today during lunch.
I really hope I am not having this bubbling issue but it seems inevitable!
EDIT: Just took a look at my IS.... I definitely have some ripples forming but no bubbles. It is in the exact shape of the metal/chrome ring. Definitely caused by sunlight reflection as mentioned in other members responses. It's not really bad but noticeable nonetheless
I knew I should of avoided this thread, lol. Now it's gonna bother me till it's fixed.
I really hope I am not having this bubbling issue but it seems inevitable!
EDIT: Just took a look at my IS.... I definitely have some ripples forming but no bubbles. It is in the exact shape of the metal/chrome ring. Definitely caused by sunlight reflection as mentioned in other members responses. It's not really bad but noticeable nonetheless
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Im not sure if the projector was redesigned. Im not lexus engineer. Headlight come already aimed but might be off calibration after shipment. Its only one adjustment and it is easy to do.
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With this TSB, would they be able to replace units which are not experiencing the symptom as a precaution?
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I won't be rushing in to get new ones. Mine are not to bad yet. Not sure if I like the ripples as much.
Plus I hate anyone else touching my car. Esp dealerships. Somehow techs find a way to drop somthing or dent somthing or scratch something.
Plus I hate anyone else touching my car. Esp dealerships. Somehow techs find a way to drop somthing or dent somthing or scratch something.