mmlex1987

I am new to this website, which by the way I find to be very informative with alot of great information and help.
-I keep hearing to buy a part from a club lexus vendor? Where should I go for a ballast for my 04 RX 330? I hear ebay and find most to be used? Is that what is recommeneded?

-Also, regarding AFS. If my vehicle has rain sensing wipers and headlamp washers, as well as the headlamps go up/down and then level off, does that mean I have AFS? Thanks again...............

kiwi

First, sounds like you have AFS to me.

Second, too bad about your headlight. i would make sure you buy a decent quality ballast, as you dont want to waste your money on a high ticket item.
consider yourself lucky, when i worked at acura, a guy with a TL had his bulb go, he needed a bulb, ballast and igniter, came to 1000 bucks.

kitlz

Mike, it sounds like you have AFS which was standard on the performance package (illuminated door sills, air suspension, 18" wheels). There is a button to turn AFS off under the steering wheel. I can't remember if auto leveling was unique to AFS or standard with HIDs.

I can't help you with the parts but the DIYers here will definitely give you some suggestions as to where to go. Good luck.

lexus114

If you have HID`S you have AFS.

kitlz

Really? I can't remember from six years ago when I picked up my 04.

lexus114

yeah,it`s part of the HID option.Due to the brightness they want to try and not blind other drivers.

kitlz

I tried to find it in the 2004 brochure/window sticker this morning but it wasn't clear. Thanks!

lexus114

The leveling sensor is behind the r/r wheel (under the vehicle)

mmlex1987

Will my vin number decifer whether or not I have AFS What exactly does AFS stand for? The reason I keep asking is because Ebay sellers are telling me I don't have AFS and if I buy a whole new asembly due to moisture reasons, it matters whether or not I have AFS.
Here's what I do know my 04 RX 330 has for options: 18" wheels, Nav, illuminated entry, rain sensing wipers, headlight washers, mark levinson sound....not sure about the air suspension, anyone know how to tell? Thanks,

Still need to know who anyone recommends to but a ballast from.

kiwi

look to the right of the seat heater switch, there will be a switch for up and down if you have air ride, if not, there is nothing.

or look at your suspension, if you see a coil spring, no air ride.

kitlz

And the control to turn off the air suspension is underneath the steering wheel a few inches away from the one to turn off AFS. I also have a button next to the gas door release to move the car up and down with a picture of a seat.

AFS = Adaptive front lighting system

http://www.denso.co.jp/motorshow/200...df/pdf13_e.pdf

lexus114

We can turn off the AFS?

lexus114

Well I just checked the online manual,and you can turn off the afs. I may have to try it,and see what the difference is.

tod071

+1. Didn't know that either. Need to go check my buttons now.

kitlz

I might be mistaken where the AFS button is. It might be by the gas door release. Can't remember now. All these stupid buttons everywhere, hard to keep track