2012 Headlamp Has Bubbling Defect Too
09-28-12, 05:39 AM
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I am wondering if the kind of light may also play a factor even thou it should not.
For those who are getting bubbling issues with TSB headlamps, were you using the stock bulbs?
When I had my lights changed to the TSB headlamps, I had my stock bulbs changed at the same time to Philips Ultinon 6000K and have not experienced any bubble issues.
For those who are getting bubbling issues with TSB headlamps, were you using the stock bulbs?
When I had my lights changed to the TSB headlamps, I had my stock bulbs changed at the same time to Philips Ultinon 6000K and have not experienced any bubble issues.
10-21-12, 06:11 PM
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The moment has arrived...
I bought my 2011 IS one year ago. Since reading this thread I have made sure to check it every few months especially before the warranty expires. It looks like I finally have my long awaited bubble. This forum is a great resource. I may have missed this.
11-06-12, 01:11 AM
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Do you guys know if the TSIB is still available for the 2011 headlights? I never noticed it on my 350fsport until I came across this thread. Some guy on the other forum said Lexus denied his TSIB saying they aren't doing it anymore? But the paper itself said this is in action for 2 years since first service date? Here's the link to the TSIB saying so in a red coded box. Unless I didn't read it right..
http://is.sewellparts.com/pdf/L-SB-0..._led_lamps.pdf
http://is.sewellparts.com/pdf/L-SB-0..._led_lamps.pdf
11-14-12, 11:15 AM
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or maybe you haven't had them long enough? I guess it all depends, mine started doing this 4 months after having the 2011's replaced under the TSB.
11-15-12, 04:46 AM
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I just checked mine this morning... bubbles!
My car is garaged every day, parked under a garage parking at work, I suspect this issue is with the projector itself and not with the sun. Also, the dealer kept this and hundreds of their cars in a garage as well.
I bought my IS250 in April of this year. According to the TSIB it is covered under the regular warranty, so I will report this to Lexus and see if they can tell me when they have finally come up with a real solution I guess.
My car is garaged every day, parked under a garage parking at work, I suspect this issue is with the projector itself and not with the sun. Also, the dealer kept this and hundreds of their cars in a garage as well.
I bought my IS250 in April of this year. According to the TSIB it is covered under the regular warranty, so I will report this to Lexus and see if they can tell me when they have finally come up with a real solution I guess.
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11-15-12, 07:09 AM
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Not sure what is causing this as more than half of the brand new cars at my dealer, (all parked outside) have at least 1 light with bubbles. Mine didn't start for about 3-4 months but now both have it. I showed dealer and they want to replace but I told them I will wait a little while to make sure Lexus has it fixed first.
11-15-12, 08:19 AM
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I live in good ol' Idaho and it is not the hottest here, so yea it might not be down to climate. Most likely its the same problem, the beam is magnifying still even after the eyelids were put on the lights...
11-15-12, 08:56 AM
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If anyone would like to see what I mean I can take pictures of that light and show you guys what I mean.
