CTNX1719

Hello all,
I have a 2019 NX300H with standard headlights and noticed that the low beams are pretty bright but when I flash or use my high beams there is no significant difference. I read many posts and other than replacing the whole assembly for the F-Sport "Square" headlight unit, I haven't seen anyone post of just the high beam replacement. Can that even be done on this model and head light type? I haven't gotten a chance to get in there and look at things. I figured I'd ask first to see. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
JP

n0v8or

The standard (single LED) headlight provides both Low beam and High beam functions. The LED position is fixed within a reflector chamber. The area of the opening where the light exits the chamber to the lens is reduced by a shutter ("shade") in low-beam mode, thereby blocking all light above a predetermined cutoff level. In high-beam mode, the shutter retracts and the opening becomes larger, eliminating the cutoff. The shutter is controlled by a solenoid.
If you are observing a point lower than the cutoff level, there will be no noticeable difference between low-bean and high-beam. If you are looking at a point above the cutoff level, there should be a big difference in apparent illumination. This is easier to check if you shine your headlights against a wall, or the side of a large building.

If the shutter or its solenoid fail, the headlight will default to low-beam mode. The mechanism is simple and worth less than $5 (my estimate after inspecting one). But, because the entire headlight is sealed within a plastic housing, a repair would be akin to replacing the rudder on a "ship in a bottle". You have to break the bottle to access it.

CTNX1719

Thank you so very much for this info. Greatly appreciated...