Headlight Problem

[DGS11]

I’ve got an IS 250 SE-L Auto with the Xeon type headlights.

I have an intermittent problem where sometimes neither headlight works or only one comes on. If I stop, switch the headlights off, turn the ignition off, switch the engine back on, turn the headlights back on it clear the problem.

Anybody experienced this? If so what’s the fix?

Cheers.

[allan1]

I had the same problem, tought that the ballast was bad.

Also tried with a new Xenon bulbs, but still right side didnt work as it should.

But when I changed both xenon-headlight fuses problem was solved.

With an eye the fuse seemed perfectly fine, but I decided to change it anyway..and like magic the headlight turned on right away. 3 months later still works fine.

So its worth to try, it can be simple as that.

Allan

I’ve got an IS 250 SE-L Auto with the Xeon type headlights.

I have an intermittent problem where sometimes neither headlight works or only one comes on. If I stop, switch the headlights off, turn the ignition off, switch the engine back on, turn the headlights back on it clear the problem.

Anybody experienced this? If so what’s the fix?

Cheers.

[DGS11]

Cheers Allan, I'll have a look at the fuses, fingers crossed.

Gary.

I had the same problem, tought that the ballast was bad.

Also tried with a new xenon bulbs, but still right side didnt work as it should.

But when I changed both xenon-headlight fuses problem was solved.

With an eye the fuse seemed perfectly fine, but I decided to change it anyway..and like magic the headlight turned on right away. 3 months later still works fine.

So its worth to try, it can be simple as that.

Allan

I’ve got an IS 250 SE-L Auto with the Xeon type headlights.

I have an intermittent problem where sometimes neither headlight works or only one comes on. If I stop, switch the headlights off, turn the ignition off, switch the engine back on, turn the headlights back on it clear the problem.

Anybody experienced this? If so what’s the fix?

Cheers.

[Ducatiman]

I’ve got an IS 250 SE-L Auto with the Xeon type headlights.

I have an intermittent problem where sometimes neither headlight works or only one comes on. If I stop, switch the headlights off, turn the ignition off, switch the engine back on, turn the headlights back on it clear the problem.

Anybody experienced this? If so what’s the fix?

Cheers.

I had the same problem with my IS220D. The headlight would work for a while then stop. When you turned it off/on it would work again. I thought it would be the ballast overheating but the Lexus technician told me that it was an acknowledged problem and something to do with the gas in the bulb itself. I reluctantly replaced the bulb costing something like £120.00 and it did cure the problem.

Cheers

Tony

[DGS11]

Thanks Tony, I assume this is not a DIY job then?

Ive got an IS 250 SE-L Auto with the Xeon type headlights.

I have an intermittent problem where sometimes neither headlight works or only one comes on. If I stop, switch the headlights off, turn the ignition off, switch the engine back on, turn the headlights back on it clear the problem.

Anybody experienced this? If so whats the fix?

Cheers.

I had the same problem with my IS220D. The headlight would work for a while then stop. When you turned it off/on it would work again. I thought it would be the ballast overheating but the Lexus technician told me that it was an acknowledged problem and something to do with the gas in the bulb itself. I reluctantly replaced the bulb costing something like £120.00 and it did cure the problem.

Cheers

Tony

[steve2006]

If you have reasonable DIY skills the job is not that difficult and don't buy the replacement bulb from Lexus there are OEM quality ones available for a lot less.

have a look at this thread for details of HIDS4U

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=74609&st=0&p=764498&hl=+hid%20+bulb&fromsearch=1entry764498

[Prash]

I’ve got an IS 250 SE-L Auto with the Xeon type headlights.

I have an intermittent problem where sometimes neither headlight works or only one comes on. If I stop, switch the headlights off, turn the ignition off, switch the engine back on, turn the headlights back on it clear the problem.

Anybody experienced this? If so what’s the fix?

Cheers.

[Prash]

I have a IS 220D SEL and it had the same problem, had the bulb replaced at Lexus Como, Italy for 250 euros. My car is 2006 and UK registered. No problem since then, very expensive

[DGS11]

Cheers,

Been quoted £255 by the local Toyota dealer.

I just need to know the correct code if any body knows it?

Seen H11 on one web site but is that correct does any body know?

Cheers.

If you have reasonable DIY skills the job is not that difficult and don't buy the replacement bulb from Lexus there are OEM quality ones available for a lot less.

have a look at this thread for details of HIDS4U

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=74609&st=0&p=764498&hl=+hid%20+bulb&fromsearch=1entry764498

[DGS11]

Ye, think i'll get a job fitting them?

I have a IS 220D SEL and it had the same problem, had the bulb replaced at Lexus Como, Italy for 250 euros. My car is 2006 and UK registered. No problem since then, very expensive

[Prash]

I am currently working in Italy and had my HID (passenger side) on my Lexus 220D SEL(UK car)replaced by Lexus Como for 250 Euros. The price in the UK at Lexus Twickenham was £192 about five months ago.

Why don't you ring the dealer and ask for the code. When I looked on the internet, the price was about £175 but like you I was not sure and was not going to pay that to be delivered and later find out it did not fit or solve the problem.

Shop around at various Lexus or Toyota garages. Do you know how to fit it?

[DGS11]

Good news, thanks very much to a fellow forum user, Ive purchased a couple of bulbs off eBay for £25 and fitted them myself.

Just shows you what an absolute rip off these garages are.

I could change them every year for 10 years and still have a fiver change!

Dont be put off by the covers over the engine, in essence, all youve got to do is remove the engine covers and airbox (and ram air), take out the bolt for the washer bottle. I reckon once youve done it and got over the learning curve you can replace both bulbs in 20 minutes.

So, working on the quote of £255.05 from the Toyota garage (darent approach a Lexus dealer) and using simple maths, say £55.05 labour (that still equates to £165.15/hr, assuming you can do it in 20 minutes) that leaves £100.00 for each of the bulbs!!

This is where I got the bulbs from:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370513748379?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

And this is the video to watch:

The video is in two parts and shows you how to convert the headlights from normal tungsten halogen to HID but itll show you how to get to the bulbs to change them.

[Donnyis250]

I also had this problem last year and I called Lexus multiple times until they paid for me to get my headlights replaced at the dealership because my warranty had just expired try calling and see if you make any progress

[IM27]

Had same problem with my 2007 IS250 SE L. Lexus Teesside supplied and fitted HID bulb for £68.28 + VAT. Problem sorted and and at little cost.

[Diane clinton]

I had the same problem, tought that the ballast was bad.

Also tried with a new xenon bulbs, but still right side didnt work as it should.

But when I changed both xenon-headlight fuses problem was solved.

With an eye the fuse seemed perfectly fine, but I decided to change it anyway..and like magic the headlight turned on right away. 3 months later still works fine.

So its worth to try, it can be simple as that.

Allan

I’ve got an IS 250 SE-L Auto with the Xeon type headlights.

I have an intermittent problem where sometimes neither headlight works or only one comes on. If I stop, switch the headlights off, turn the ignition off, switch the engine back on, turn the headlights back on it clear the problem.

Anybody experienced this? If so what’s the fix?

Cheers.

Help we are desperate now ,headlights doing the same just changed bulbs and ballasts do you think the suse will work as I didnt even know there was one in the headlight?