konradsa

Hi,

How can I tell from a photo whether a 2012 has HID headlamps or not? Do the bubble bulbs on the outside of the lamp mean it's HID?

So this one here has HID:
http://www.lcpo.com/VehicleDetails/c...-NJ/1988198503

while this one here doesn't?
http://www.lcpo.com/VehicleDetails/c...-NJ/1987396313

VVRX

If you go up to the FAQ thread you will find your answer there.

konradsa

Ok, thanks. So I was actually wrong, the first one only has halogens, while the second one has HID.

CometVR4

Correct.




The '13 models I think would be really hard.

konradsa

Looks like the same doesn't apply anymore to the 2013 models, both the halogens and HIDs are on the outside. Anybody have any recommendations how to distinguish those?

kitlz

The comfort package includes HIDs along with the heated/ventilated seats and rain sensing wipers. That's an alternative way to figure it out. Also, three of the four available builds around here include the HIDs so it's more possible to have them than not.

Clutchless

Now you have to look inside the engine compartment at the rear of the headlight housing to determine what bulb you have. They are very different for each type. See these youtube videos on how to replace the HID bulb on a 2013-14 RX350. Watch the entire video. If yours look like these then you have HID bulbs. If not, then you have Halogen H11 bulbs. If you have HID you can get replacements from Amazon, stick with brand names. Note the back plates can vary in appearance on different model years.
​​​​​​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TvC9T0N14s

​​​​​​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2s2OBH33jA