Thoughts on Low Beam Out
11-27-18 | 04:07 PM
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Thoughts on Low Beam Out
So Son who has a 2005 SC430 with 85 K on the clock has passenger side low beam head light go out. Thought was well if you are going to change one you might as well change them all. So I order him 2 new Toyota/Lexus 90981-20005 low beams and 2 new 90981-13046 high beam. He takes the SC to the local Toyota dealer and they install the 4 new bulbs. After the installation the Passenger side Low beam still does not come on? Any thoughts?
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11-27-18 | 05:45 PM
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Is this the right part number for a 2005 SC 430 passenger side low beam head light Ballast 85967-50020? Does this only drive the Low beam bulb? One on each side?
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11-29-18 | 04:30 PM
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Ok when I did a search on e-bay it shows it is compatible with the 2005 SC 430 as the replacement part for 85967-30050? So is the original part number 85967-30050?
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i think Daryl was nudging you to use a Lexus dealer for part numbers, not eBay.
try this link...
https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/...eadlamp,,81108
11-30-18 | 07:17 AM
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Is that part the same as a ballast?. It appears that the one you posted is a computer sub-assemble for headlight control? Is that 2 different parts? Coleroad in post #2 indicated he thought it was the ballast that was bad if replacing the low beam light bulb did not do the trick. That was what I did the e-bay search for. Are you suggesting that it might be the sub assemble for headlight control?
Thanks for the feedback
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Is that part the same as a ballast?. It appears that the one you posted is a computer sub-assemble for headlight control? Is that 2 different parts? Coleroad in post #2 indicated he thought it was the ballast that was bad if replacing the low beam light bulb did not do the trick. That was what I did the e-bay search for. Are you suggesting that it might be the sub assemble for headlight control?
Thanks for the feedback
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11-30-18 | 02:43 PM
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Thanks for answering however that did not answer my question. I know that Bgw70 always has a handle the SC 430 info and provides great advice but I am still confused as to how many parts are we talking about? 1 or 2 ? Is there indeed a ballast and a computer sub-assy for headlight control or are they one and the same?
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Thanks for answering however that did not answer my question. I know that Bgw70 always has a handle the SC 430 info and provides great advice but I am still confused as to how many parts are we talking about? 1 or 2 ? Is there indeed a ballast and a computer sub-assy for headlight control or are they one and the same?
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11-30-18 | 04:13 PM
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Thanks for clearing that up for me. So I am guessing the correct part number then is the 81107-24100 which is indeed a ballast by any other name but Toyota/Lexus decided to call it a computer sub-assy headlamp control which Bgw70 showed in Post 6?
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Thanks for clearing that up for me. So I am guessing the correct part number then is the 81107-24100 which is indeed a ballast by any other name but Toyota/Lexus decided to call it a computer sub-assy headlamp control which Bgw70 showed in Post 6?
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12-01-18 | 03:24 AM
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Coleroad
Thanks for clearing that up for me. So I am guessing the correct part number then is the 81107-24100 which is indeed a ballast by any other name but Toyota/Lexus decided to call it a computer sub-assy headlamp control which Bgw70 showed in Post 6?
Dennis
Thanks for clearing that up for me. So I am guessing the correct part number then is the 81107-24100 which is indeed a ballast by any other name but Toyota/Lexus decided to call it a computer sub-assy headlamp control which Bgw70 showed in Post 6?
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Dennis, when you search for a part, use a Lexus dealer page first, it’s accurate and will show any updated part numbers.
search google with the lexus part number along with eBay and Amazon. I also check Rockauto.
always look at reviews for each vendor and if the part is new or used and if it’s OEM or aftermarket.
in this case, part number 81107-24100 is correct for the ballast...and yes, lexus, like most car companies have a different name for their product.
I looked on eBay using this OEM part number and there are plenty of new aftermarket and used OEM ballasts.
in both cases, locate a seller with four or five stars.
if you go with aftermarket, make sure they show the OEM part number as an alternate.
NOTE: Toyota will use the same or similar part on another model, but they will change the part number to match only a specific model.
example, the NAV computer in our trunk was used in many models but each one has a different part number.
BTW, I would never pay $400 for a new OEM ballast. I would seriously consider a used OEM or aftermarket.
Be sure to check car-part.com if you decide to go used OEM and compare pricing with eBay vendors. Some eBay vendors are salvage yards.
car-part.com is a repository of salvage yards, nationwide. You can even find one near you.
one more...the ballast will fit either headlight.
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12-01-18 | 06:57 AM
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Thanks for the info. That was what was confusing the part number that I posted in post number 3 I believe 85967-50020 was a direct replacement for the 81107-24100 that you posted? I never ever use Google for anything. I will gladly give up my information to the NSA who I believe is trying to protect me but I will never willingly give it up to Google who is trying to use me.
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Thanks for the info. That was what was confusing the part number that I posted in post number 3 I believe 85967-50020 was a direct replacement for the 81107-24100 that you posted? I never ever use Google for anything. I will gladly give up my information to the NSA who I believe is trying to protect me but I will never willingly give it up to Google who is trying to use me.
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12-01-18 | 07:20 AM
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Bgw70
Thanks for the info. That was what was confusing the part number that I posted in post number 3 I believe 85967-50020 was a direct replacement for the 81107-24100 that you posted? I never ever use Google for anything. I will gladly give up my information to the NSA who I believe is trying to protect me but I will never willingly give it up to Google who is trying to use me.
Dennis
Thanks for the info. That was what was confusing the part number that I posted in post number 3 I believe 85967-50020 was a direct replacement for the 81107-24100 that you posted? I never ever use Google for anything. I will gladly give up my information to the NSA who I believe is trying to protect me but I will never willingly give it up to Google who is trying to use me.
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they already know everything about me and that is why the MIB guys are always patrolling my hood!
something about Toyota part numbers and I think this is close. The first five digits is usually the part itself and the last five digits is usually the model. So, 24100 should only be for a SC430. I am almost positive the 24 only pertains to the SC430.
here is a good vendor on eBay, OEM used and 100% feedback with over 1700 reviews. Or do you want to purchase aftermarket new?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-02-05-L...6896#vi-ilComp
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