I searched but did not find this. The 13 VX200 has an annoying flicker if you encounter a sharp bump (e.g., the joint onto a bridge on interstate). Smooth bumps are fine and low speed is not an issue. The HID lamps seem unaffected, but you can see the flickering (the only other light that is on are the LEDs) on the pavement and on the backs of vehicles. No codes thrown. Electrical connections seem tight. Assessing if the LED is secure in the housing is tougher. Dealer is supportive, but is not keen to order new units and just test plus it is a pain to swap them. Has anyone heard of something like this? Fogs are off and high beams are off. I want to get this sorted early on if I can. Thanks.
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elkaholic
Left turn ...freakin wipers!
I notice it on my '13, but I do not believe it is the LEDs. I have seen this happen before with the filaments of high power off road lights. I think it is the HID bulb and is fairly normal ....
Wait till you drive on a washboard road surface at night.
Wait till you drive on a washboard road surface at night.
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Interesting Elkaholic.
I have never seen it with xenon lamps on Mini or Benz or others we have. And the crisp cutoff of the headlight is not involved, only down low and in the first 50 to 75 feet. That is what led me to suspect the LEDs. The LED itself is not likely, but the retainer or the power connection might be. I appreciate your comment nonetheless and the time to contribute it. I am going to put a car in front of me with a rearward facing passenger and then try to get a direct observation. Toyota HID issues are frequent on a Google search much to my surprise.
Just saw your post gaijin: If it is inherent in Toyota's design and not the first clue to a failure I can ignore it too.
I have never seen it with xenon lamps on Mini or Benz or others we have. And the crisp cutoff of the headlight is not involved, only down low and in the first 50 to 75 feet. That is what led me to suspect the LEDs. The LED itself is not likely, but the retainer or the power connection might be. I appreciate your comment nonetheless and the time to contribute it. I am going to put a car in front of me with a rearward facing passenger and then try to get a direct observation. Toyota HID issues are frequent on a Google search much to my surprise.
Just saw your post gaijin: If it is inherent in Toyota's design and not the first clue to a failure I can ignore it too.
This issue is acknowledged by almost all dealers in the GCC, it is a flaw in the design of the 12/13 Cruisers with HID. Many forum members are complaining about the HID's moving/jerking...
As far as I know/heard there is no solution from the dealer . It was also a reason i did not update my 2011 to the new 2013 headlights, hopefully someone out there finds a solution
As far as I know/heard there is no solution from the dealer . It was also a reason i did not update my 2011 to the new 2013 headlights, hopefully someone out there finds a solution
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alwaysme,
There is that headlight up or down control on the dash, but we are not referring to that. Yes?
As you say, hopefully a solution will surface. Is there any agreement on what is the root cause? Is it caused by vibration (seems so in my case)? I may have to relegate it to the pile labeled "endearing quirks."
Thanks for the input.
There is that headlight up or down control on the dash, but we are not referring to that. Yes?
As you say, hopefully a solution will surface. Is there any agreement on what is the root cause? Is it caused by vibration (seems so in my case)? I may have to relegate it to the pile labeled "endearing quirks."
Thanks for the input.
On the range rovers with adaptive headlights (turn in direction of car), they have a shimmer or flicker effect due to the actual motor mounts moving when driving on uneven pavement. It's normal operation in land Rover land. Perhaps same thing on the 13-14 given they manual adjustment capability?
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Seems plausible that the motorized mounts might be less stable that the fixed mounts. I realize that car configurations vary by area. I wonder if the GCC cars have motorized lamps? Did the phenomena begin with the introduction of the motorized adjustment capability?
mine do the same thing.. doesn't bother me either...
ditto
I highly doubt the problem is with the LEDs. They barely give off any light. I ghetto rigged 2013 lights into my LC and have the jutter also when driving over uneven pavement. My entire life is uneven potholes. I think theyre just not stabilized properly. I dont have the moving option enabled because it did come with my model year car.
One toyota dealers official answer to this matter is that "its normal and is due to the flexibility of the lenses"
from what I read the only solution was to "Get used to it" from other members. Keep in mind the GCC is the biggest market for these trucks so the dealers are well acquainted with this issue
from what I read the only solution was to "Get used to it" from other members. Keep in mind the GCC is the biggest market for these trucks so the dealers are well acquainted with this issue
service guy knows little what he speaks of. how is glass flexible? it's everything to do with the motor mounts on the projector unit. you can move the beam up and down via a roller switch on the dash. the range rover lights go up and down, side to side.
it has zero impact on bulb life so like others, doesn't bug me one bit.
it has zero impact on bulb life so like others, doesn't bug me one bit.
