sewell offering 2011+ LED headlights for $1200
04-10-12, 04:17 AM
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^With all due respect, the process of having to remove the ballast for the stripped set has been discussed on numerous occasions. I purchased a stripped set knowing clearly that I would either have to disassemble the ballast or buy another pair.
You should have read through the pages before wasting your time at the dealership.
Please note: There is a method to removing the ballast without opening the headlamp.
You should have read through the pages before wasting your time at the dealership.
Please note: There is a method to removing the ballast without opening the headlamp.
04-10-12, 05:01 AM
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Another option is to find used ballast or buy new.There is a seller on ebay selling brand new oem ballast for $100 each. You would still be saving money from buying the loaded set as well as save yourself the headache of having to remove the old ballast. I imagine the stealership is also charging you an arm and a leg for labor.
Months ago, I was lucky enough to find a used pair of ballast in mint condition for $120. Try local ads, scrap yards etc.
Months ago, I was lucky enough to find a used pair of ballast in mint condition for $120. Try local ads, scrap yards etc.
04-10-12, 05:03 AM
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Another option is to find used ballast or buy new.There is a seller on ebay selling brand new oem ballast for $100 each. You would still be saving money from buying the loaded set as well as save yourself the headache of having to remove the old ballast. I imagine the stealership is also charging you an arm and a leg for labor.
Months ago, I was lucky enough to find a used pair of ballast in mint condition for $120. Try local ads, scrap yards etc.
Months ago, I was lucky enough to find a used pair of ballast in mint condition for $120. Try local ads, scrap yards etc.
04-10-12, 06:57 AM
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No, what I meant was the procedure one takes to fix this 'years' down the road, should a bulb or two die. Would you have to open up the headlights to replace them (e.g. baking them afterwards, etc.)?
Of course, if they came with any fault -- definitely would be talking to Sewell. I was just referring to the long-term maintenance 4-7 years down the road.
Of course, if they came with any fault -- definitely would be talking to Sewell. I was just referring to the long-term maintenance 4-7 years down the road.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-and-pics.html
04-10-12, 06:59 AM
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Thanks for the link, this was for my friends car. When i do my little brothers then I'll see i there is another way. Well apparently i got a call not to come by the dealership as they have sorted the issue out. We'll see in a little bit lol. Will post pics.
04-10-12, 02:52 PM
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Ah, my bad. I don't think anyone has hit that issue yet but as mong said these should probably last a long time. I imagine years down the road someone will figure out how to replace them.
The information in this thread would be helpful if one had to replace them though:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...eadlights.html
The information in this thread would be helpful if one had to replace them though:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...eadlights.html
Thanks for the answers!
04-10-12, 03:12 PM
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Another option is to find used ballast or buy new.There is a seller on ebay selling brand new oem ballast for $100 each. You would still be saving money from buying the loaded set as well as save yourself the headache of having to remove the old ballast. I imagine the stealership is also charging you an arm and a leg for labor.
Months ago, I was lucky enough to find a used pair of ballast in mint condition for $120. Try local ads, scrap yards etc.
Months ago, I was lucky enough to find a used pair of ballast in mint condition for $120. Try local ads, scrap yards etc.
E.g. the buyer you may be referring to:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-Denso-D4S...ht_1276wt_1163
04-10-12, 06:24 PM
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wondering if it's possible to retrofit your AFS system in the '12's..
i mean.. '12 lenses, led, bezel and whatnot and reuse your headlight back-housings for the space and mount for the AFS.
and probably include s2k projectors too
..would be the best headlight ever! lol
i mean.. '12 lenses, led, bezel and whatnot and reuse your headlight back-housings for the space and mount for the AFS.
and probably include s2k projectors too
..would be the best headlight ever! lol
04-10-12, 07:43 PM
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Yeah well they havent charged me anything yet as they havent been able to achieve anything yet! They said they could do it and they havent done anything so they arent charging anything right now. We'll see what happens. I dont want to spend extra money on ballasts if I can reuse old ones without breaking the headlight. I'll update in a few hours.
04-10-12, 07:53 PM
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Thanks, makes sense. I'll see if the mechanic/dealership would know how to rewire the current ballast if I take this path, if not, how would you verify the authenticity of the Denso ballasts for the headlights when purchasing online?
04-11-12, 08:47 AM
#584
Auto-Leveling Not Working
I had the TSB 2012 headlamps installed to replace my old lamps from Sewell. But I'm having two issues and hope someone can help:
1. I lost the auto level feature (where the lights go up and down when you first turn them on). I'm told that some 2012 headlamps have this feature (I'm not talking AFS) and some do not. Is this true? Have others lost this function?
2. When my headlights are turned on (not just the LEDs, but the headlights too) there is a faint whining sound coming from the headlamp units. Does anyone know what this is?
1. I lost the auto level feature (where the lights go up and down when you first turn them on). I'm told that some 2012 headlamps have this feature (I'm not talking AFS) and some do not. Is this true? Have others lost this function?
2. When my headlights are turned on (not just the LEDs, but the headlights too) there is a faint whining sound coming from the headlamp units. Does anyone know what this is?
I have an 09 IS250 that previously only had halogen lights. I had Tommy set up the lights so that the LEDS turn on when i turn on the car.
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04-11-12, 09:03 AM
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Did you figure out what the problem was? My auto-leveling doesn't work either...I also noticed that the headlights don't temporarily stay on anymore when shutting off the car.
I have an 09 IS250 that previously only had halogen lights. I had Tommy set up the lights so that the LEDS turn on when i turn on the car.
I have an 09 IS250 that previously only had halogen lights. I had Tommy set up the lights so that the LEDS turn on when i turn on the car.
Your car doesn't have auto-leveling, it will never work unless you buy an ECU and sensors and wire it up.
Jeff