HID low beam is the one I'm struggling with. Grey connector wire isn't releasing which I think needs to happen before turning the cover. I'm not using any tools but is there something you have to do to the connector like use a small screwdriver?
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HID low beam is the one I'm struggling with. Grey connector wire isn't releasing which I think needs to happen before turning the cover. I'm not using any tools but is there something you have to do to the connector like use a small screwdriver?
I was actually messing with the same exact thing just this morning. Yeah, those connectors are tough to get off, seems like the hardest part is getting the "catch" that keeps it on to release, you have to push on that little lever.
@gaijin have you swapped out your HID bulbs for LEDs?
Which bulb are you talking about?
I assume you have a 2013 LC200, right? Here are the locations of the High Beam halogen bulb and the HID Low Beam bulb on the passenger side looking forward:
The High Beam is simple - disconnect the bulb and then turn the bulb base counter-clockwise about 45 degrees and pull it out of the headlight housing.
The HID Low Beam is a little more involved. Disconnect the connector on the back of the metal cover, then turn the cover counter-clockwise about 45 degrees and pull it off. Then disconnect the inner connector to the bulb, release the spring retainer for the bulb, and pull it straight out.
Here's a pic of the HID Low Beam cover and inner connector after removal:
Does this answer your question, or am I missing something?
HTH
Okay, what kind of voodoo did you do to get the round metal housing off from the low beam? I got the power connector out, but for the life of me, I can't get the thing to budge. Does it screw out, or just pop out, or what in the world did you do to remove it?
Can I get a picture or two of that setup?I plan to go LED. I changed out my fog and high beams to LED. Very happy so far. I chose an amber LED for the fog, 90's Lexus style.
2015 LC, BTW.
Old bulbs can get dull, but how many miles are on this truck? I’m not sure new factory bulbs would get what you are looking for. Are your lenses clear or faded from sun?Hey folks, thanks for contributing to this thread. I have LX570 '14 and my question is - has anyone tried to put LEDs instead of OEM low and/or high beams? I am not happy especially with low beams, even though they are HIDs. Do they loose brightness with time? Would replacing them with new HIDs help? I'd ideally want to swap both low and high beams for LEDs (unless replacing low beams with new HIDs can give similar light output), but I am not sure if this would be an easy swap, or if I need to buy some other bulb covers/lids.
I am basically looking to get the brightest light out of both low and high beams in my car. I'll be adding roof single row LED bar + probably ditch lights, but I still want to have the best road lights possible.
Any advice much appreciated. Thanks guys.
There is a huge difference in output and beam cutoff between the halogen 08-11 and factory xenon/hid 13-15.I just got my 09 lx a couple weeks ago, just took it on a long road trip, had to do some of that driving at night. Neither low beams or high beams put out much light at all, only times I could see anything was the few times other cars came up behind me and their headlights illuminated in front of me. Time for be bulbs! There’s a good thread in here somewhere about led options vs hid. And some mention of an RX swap. I’m going to attempt a thread search and I’ll order up tonight and refer back here to change them out. She handled the snowy roads like a champ! Would have been better if I could have seen though!
Have any data to support that? There’s plenty online showing increased lux from these bulbs over typical stock parts. I guess yours are defective?I bought a pair of Osram 200% NightBreaker Laser HID bulbs and they are not any brighter than the stock Toshiba bulbs, albeit they are much more expensive.
I replaced one side and compared both sides together. I don't have any data.Have any data to support that? There’s plenty online showing increased lux from these bulbs over typical stock parts. I guess yours are defective?
Or more realistically, you just can’t tell that they actually are brighter.
I have these on my DD and did a side-by-side comparison. Absolutely brighter in that application.