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IS350 ( Equipped with AFS Xenon from factory )
I have been noticing some flickering from the driver side low beam lamp, and yesterday I noticed at some point that the bulb isn't working . I thought that it might be the end of its life time . But my friend told me to just turn off the lights and turn them back on ! And it worked as new again !!
But the problem would come on several times . So what I need to know . Is it a ballest issue or the bulb itself ?
And if it is the bulb , can I install after market bright one with different color using the same factory ballest ?
thank you
IS350 ( Equipped with AFS Xenon from factory )
I have been noticing some flickering from the driver side low beam lamp, and yesterday I noticed at some point that the bulb isn't working . I thought that it might be the end of its life time . But my friend told me to just turn off the lights and turn them back on ! And it worked as new again !!
But the problem would come on several times . So what I need to know . Is it a ballest issue or the bulb itself ?
And if it is the bulb , can I install after market bright one with different color using the same factory ballest ?
thank you
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I am not satisfied with the intensity , they look pretty weak compared to late models .
So shall I go for aftermarket kit or original ballast and aftermarket bulbs . What do you suggest
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See5:I would do some testing before getting in parts to make sure your getting the right parts. Start by swapping the bulb and see if the problem follows it or not.
Since your IS350 uses D4S bulbs you won't be able to get aftermarket ballast unless it’s a 35W D4S ballast. Over time HID bulbs do loose lumens so by simply upgrading your bulbs they would be brighter. 4300K is the brightest color temperature you can get, since you’re looking for the most light output I would stick with 4300K bulb.
Check out the Philips D4S HID bulbs for the best results.
Danny
Since your IS350 uses D4S bulbs you won't be able to get aftermarket ballast unless it’s a 35W D4S ballast. Over time HID bulbs do loose lumens so by simply upgrading your bulbs they would be brighter. 4300K is the brightest color temperature you can get, since you’re looking for the most light output I would stick with 4300K bulb.
Check out the Philips D4S HID bulbs for the best results.
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Hey thanks for helping me out , consider I bought a new ballast . Will I be able to change the bulbs to a brighter ones ?
I am not satisfied with the intensity , they look pretty weak compared to late models .
So shall I go for aftermarket kit or original ballast and aftermarket bulbs . What do you suggest
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See5:I would do some testing before getting in parts to make sure your getting the right parts. Start by swapping the bulb and see if the problem follows it or not.
Since your IS350 uses D4S bulbs you won't be able to get aftermarket ballast unless it’s a 35W D4S ballast. Over time HID bulbs do loose lumens so by simply upgrading your bulbs they would be brighter. 4300K is the brightest color temperature you can get, since you’re looking for the most light output I would stick with 4300K bulb.
Check out the Philips D4S HID bulbs for the best results.
Danny
Since your IS350 uses D4S bulbs you won't be able to get aftermarket ballast unless it’s a 35W D4S ballast. Over time HID bulbs do loose lumens so by simply upgrading your bulbs they would be brighter. 4300K is the brightest color temperature you can get, since you’re looking for the most light output I would stick with 4300K bulb.
Check out the Philips D4S HID bulbs for the best results.
Danny
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Yes, your ballast is wonky. However, it's your ballast that determines the intensity of the bulbs (i.e. 35W or 55W). A bulbs temperature rating determine the color of light that you car throws out (e.g. a 5000K bulb spits out sun-like (natural) light. Higher temperature bulbs will have more blue to purplish color). The lens will also affect the color of the beam (and shape) too.
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See5:I would do some testing before getting in parts to make sure your getting the right parts. Start by swapping the bulb and see if the problem follows it or not.
Since your IS350 uses D4S bulbs you won't be able to get aftermarket ballast unless it’s a 35W D4S ballast. Over time HID bulbs do loose lumens so by simply upgrading your bulbs they would be brighter. 4300K is the brightest color temperature you can get, since you’re looking for the most light output I would stick with 4300K bulb.
Check out the Philips D4S HID bulbs for the best results.
Danny
Since your IS350 uses D4S bulbs you won't be able to get aftermarket ballast unless it’s a 35W D4S ballast. Over time HID bulbs do loose lumens so by simply upgrading your bulbs they would be brighter. 4300K is the brightest color temperature you can get, since you’re looking for the most light output I would stick with 4300K bulb.
Check out the Philips D4S HID bulbs for the best results.
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If after replacing bulbs I got the same problem then it will be time to replace the ballast
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thanks a lot for the hints
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Yes, your ballast is wonky. However, it's your ballast that determines the intensity of the bulbs (i.e. 35W or 55W). A bulbs temperature rating determine the color of light that you car throws out (e.g. a 5000K bulb spits out sun-like (natural) light. Higher temperature bulbs will have more blue to purplish color). The lens will also affect the color of the beam (and shape) too.
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Or the wattage must be the same.
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But if you compared 35w set with a 55w set, 55 will be brighter
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If you want 5000K you can go with the XenonDepot 5000K HID bulbs.
You want to match the ballast and bulb with the same wattage otherwise it would overdrive the bulb causing it to burn out sooner. 55W often overdrive the 35W HID bulb to obtain the increased light output. As a result, you can expect the HID bulb to burn hotter which can damage your headlight. You can also expect a significantly decreased bulb life.
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Had kinda a similar issue a few months ago w/ my 07. Both bulbs would come on initially but the driver side just died out within a few seconds. Thought the ballast was bad too but I did what XenonDepot suggested by swapping the bulbs and it turned out to be a bad bulb... not a bad ballast. Swapping bulbs is pretty simple so start your trouble shoot with that.
Good luck
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