Mainbeam Bulbs.

[DJ Wozza]

plenty on E-Bay, just look for the correct bulb HB3/9005, then order your search under lowest price inc P+P :D

(or try Item number: 300269417510)

When mine was on Halogens they operated seperately, only when I changed to HIDs did they come on together. There is a paragraph about this in the DfT guidelines on aftermarket HIDs.

Sorry Keith I think you are in error mate, I stand by them operating together before or after HID fitment.

I can see no reason why the main beam Halogens being flashed would make the dipped HID's come on,

or vice/versa.

What year was your car ?

[WylieCoyote]

plenty on E-Bay, just look for the correct bulb HB3/9005, then order your search under lowest price inc P+P :D

(or try Item number: 300269417510)

When mine was on Halogens they operated seperately, only when I changed to HIDs did they come on together. There is a paragraph about this in the DfT guidelines on aftermarket HIDs.

Sorry Keith I think you are in error mate, I stand by them operating together before or after HID fitment.

I can see no reason why the main beam Halogens being flashed would make the dipped HID's come on,

or vice/versa.

What year was your car ?

2005.

If I am mistaken, and I don't think I am (but I'm open to the concept I may be), that's a really strange configuration. I've never seen any other car ever where the dipped beam come on with the main beam. That's really odd if it is the case on the Lexus - I can't see why either???

[DJ Wozza]

Anyone with a 2005 IS200 with standard Halogen bulbs ?

Get someone to flash your main beam and take a look if all come on please :D

[WylieCoyote]

Anyone with a 2005 IS200 with standard Halogen bulbs ?

Get someone to flash your main beam and take a look if all come on please :D

You sure like going to some lengths to prove me wrong...

[Parthiban]

I'm with Wozza on this, it makes no sense as to how the car would know it suddenly had HIDs in there.

My 2002 definitely flashes both together, even with halogens but I guess it's possible they changed the wiring for 2005.

[DJ Wozza]

Nah, if it was that important I'd post a thread ........... (Wylie goes off to check new threads/posts)

[WylieCoyote]

Maybe I'm mistaken, but I still maintain it's the first car I've ever seen that flashes dipped and main together. Why would it need to? Ah well.

[Parthiban]

Maybe I'm mistaken, but I still maintain it's the first car I've ever seen that flashes dipped and main together. Why would it need to? Ah well.

Have to agree, never seen it before and don't actually like the fact it does it..........

[Steviewevie]

I'm thinking of getting some HIDs for my main beams now too after being educated on this !

[Rich OB]

I used to have an ST with factory Xenons and it was the same, flash the lights and the dipped used to also come on.

I'm sure its not only the Lex which has this set up. Remember one of the reason you have the function is to warn others of your presence so the brighter the better. (Also for the rallying through the country lanes!)