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Replacement headlight bulb for RX330 above DRLs?

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Old 11-09-14, 03:31 PM
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Default Replacement headlight bulb for RX330 above DRLs?

Hey guys, I have a question concerning the DRL replacement bulbs.
At first, I thought my DRL's went out on the passenger side, so I was just going to buy a set of HID DRL conversion kit from:
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/9005-LED-Da...X-p/90-001.htm

Upon closer look, it seems like only the small bulb above the halogens went out.
I tried looking for past threads, but couldn't come up with any results.
Hoping someone can guide me to right direction?
Thanks in advance for the help!


Old 11-09-14, 10:56 PM
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It's a 168 bulb. Small wedge base. A 194 will fit too, but the base on the 194 is slightly wider than the 168, so you would have to break some of plastic on the connector to make a 194 fit.
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Originally Posted by neelnaik
It's a 168 bulb. Small wedge base. A 194 will fit too, but the base on the 194 is slightly wider than the 168, so you would have to break some of plastic on the connector to make a 194 fit.

Thank you!
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Be sure to use the correct bulb. There are several bulbs that size but they each have different wattages. The extra heat makes the bulb socket brittle.
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^what jakenbake said. Unless you go LED. Pulling more than a circuit was intended for is never really a good idea.
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Originally Posted by neelnaik
^what jakenbake said. Unless you go LED. Pulling more than a circuit was intended for is never really a good idea.
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I just replaced both if mine with LEDs. Much brighter, but it sounds like you're saying wattage shouldn't be a concern because its LED and its not as hot so I can rest easy??
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