2009 Lexus is250. Headlight projection isn't good, is there a good way to re-aim them, something I can do at home? We just bought the car from our Nephew and the headlights just don't seem to be very good or well aimed.
Thanks,
Mike

 

does it have auto leveling?

you can try changing the bulbs to led or hid type to increase brightness

also you can try a headlight restoration, yourself or $40 at Walmart for a pair of headlights.

 

I believe it does have auto leveling. Actually, they seem bright enough just aimed too low. Tonight when the cars home, I'll look around for adjustment screws.

 

It's been a while since I adjusted mine. I'm pretty sure I have auto leveling as the headlights go down and up when I start the car. You can still make adjustments. I parked my car about 15 feet from the garage door, put tape on the garage door where they were currently aimed and made adjustments from there. The passenger side should be higher than the driver side so that you do not blind oncoming traffic. It made a huge improvement raising them.

 

Thanks for the info. I'll give it a try tonight. Was there an adjustment for both high and low beams?

 

Can you tell us how you adjust them or provide pics?

 

Here is a good thread that might help. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...t-success.html
I too had to adjust my headlights and was a pretty simple process.

 

It's actually in the owners manual. Page 341.

 

Thanks, guys. I really never would have expected Lexus to put that procedure in the owner's manual. Seems an adjustment that's not too typically needed for most owners.

 

​​​lol, ​​​​yeah, me neither. I was trying to find a picture online and realized a couple of images appeared to be from an owner's manual. That would have made it easier when I did mine!

 

Just make sure to use the right screwdriver size to adjust. You could easily strip the plastic which rotates, and you could be screwed. When I adjusted mine I noticed the previous owner almost stripped the gear completely.

 

I have 2008 lexus is 350 ,my question can replace the headlight in my car with headlight 2013 lexus is 350? I see its the same look , the different 2013 have LED line!

 

Sorry I can't be much help. The 2009 250 was purchased from out Niece and our first Lexus. We were concerned with the headlight projection as we previously owned "taller cars" and the Lexus lights seemed to focus too close in. I checked with the Parts Counter to upgrade the bulbs but was told it took some electronic upgrading to do that because of heat issues.
Without jumping through the upgrading route, I merely adjusted/re aimed the lights "up" and polished out the yellowing lenses.
These two things really helped and we're satisfied with the results.
As far as your 350 question, I don't know, it may have that same "heat issue" upgrading to LED the Lexus Parts Counter told me about.
Good Luck!!
Mike

 

Yes, you can install the newer 2IS headlights that include the LED strip. Some sets require modification and some I've seen are plug-and-play. There aftermarket options and OEM options. Obviously with OEM, you get a quality set...but you pay for it. The aftermarket options are cheaper, sure...but they often have issues (ie, fogging up due to moisture inside the housing).

 

Hi,
I know this is an old post but I want to replace my lights with LED lights. I want them bright white. Which ones do you recommend?