LX470 Magical Night Vision Bulbs

[Mixelplix]

I'm looking for confirmation that the 'Night View' bulbs for a 07 LX470 are nothing more than a standard bulb.

A few quick searches online seem to point to two part numbers 9098113075, or 81440A. Cross referencing those numbers show that bulb being used for several other vehicles high beams, and occasionally DRL's. I guess I expected the night view bulbs to be $150 unobtanium bulbs..

Does anyone know for sure what type of bulb these are? Can I just replace them with a bulb from amazon? What type of bulbs are they (meaning 9006? 9005? H12? H11?).

Thanks for the help.

 

[PADDO]

My original night view bulbs are marked:
Philips H11 LL
Germany K201
12v 55w 12362 LL

They look just like ordinary H11 bulbs - no unobtainium IR coating or such.

 

[Mixelplix]

Just ordered some Philips H11's off of Amazon. I'll let everyone know how it works out.

 

[OregonLC]

HIRs in my 2000 have much better light than the projectors in my 2004. Not much in the way of bulb options unless you retrofit HID...

 

[redman333]

HIRs in my 2000 have much better light than the projectors in my 2004. Not much in the way of bulb options unless you retrofit HID...

Not what he's talking about bud

 

[Mixelplix]

So @PADDO was correct - the night vision bulbs are H11. Thanks PADDO

Another tip - they don't turn on unless the vehicle is moving more than 6mph (or in test mode as described in the FSM). I installed them originally and wondered why the heck they wouldn't turn on.