Headlight assembly for 2007 Lexus IS250
07-22-14, 12:24 PM
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Headlight assembly for 2007 Lexus IS250
I need to replace the headlight assembly on drivers side and am just going to replace both. I got an estimate from a local body shop which was very $$. This was (according to him) because I have xenon headlights. This (I believe) was based off my VIN (?).
I've read about looking for AFS on/off to determine if I have HID (and if I have HID then I have xenon(?). ) - I JUST RAN OUT AND CHECKED AND I DO HAVE AN AFS ON/OFF OPTION ON heads up display.
I guess I figured if I had xenon lights I'd know it but I'm really not sure. He said if they were xenon and I wanted to buy "regular" - they'd just have to change out the bracket.
The quote was around 350 for a regular headlight assembly versus almost $900 for xenon.
I can provide more information if need be. Thanks!
I've read about looking for AFS on/off to determine if I have HID (and if I have HID then I have xenon(?). ) - I JUST RAN OUT AND CHECKED AND I DO HAVE AN AFS ON/OFF OPTION ON heads up display.
I guess I figured if I had xenon lights I'd know it but I'm really not sure. He said if they were xenon and I wanted to buy "regular" - they'd just have to change out the bracket.
The quote was around 350 for a regular headlight assembly versus almost $900 for xenon.
I can provide more information if need be. Thanks!
07-22-14, 12:41 PM
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The reason behind yours being more expensive is because of the motors needed for operating the AFS function. If you like the AFS function being on (like I do), you'll probably want to keep the same headlights. BUT, if you don't care, then you can get them w/o them. Might through an error code though.
Anyhow, you have HIDs; so you will be looking at the more expensive housing for those two facts.
Anyhow, you have HIDs; so you will be looking at the more expensive housing for those two facts.
07-22-14, 12:44 PM
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Thank you for your response! The aggravating thing is that I never knew I had them and I think it's been turned off the entire time!
They wanted $1900 to replace both headlight assemblies. That stings.
Do the HID (xenon lights) always go with the AFS (adaptive front lighting system)?
In other words, if I don't get the AFS housings, am I stuck with halogen only?
They wanted $1900 to replace both headlight assemblies. That stings.
Do the HID (xenon lights) always go with the AFS (adaptive front lighting system)?
In other words, if I don't get the AFS housings, am I stuck with halogen only?
Last edited by mrredpants; 07-22-14 at 12:48 PM.
07-22-14, 12:49 PM
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^By the way, that is VERY HIGH! You can purchase new '12 headlights with the LED driving lights at that price : http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SET-81145-53543-81185-53543-HEADLAMP-UNIT-HEADLAMP-W-GAS-/271553280825?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2012%7CMake%3ALexus%7CModel%3AIS250&hash=item3f39d63b39&vxp=mtr
07-22-14, 12:53 PM
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^By the way, that is VERY HIGH! You can purchase new '12 headlights with the LED driving lights at that price : New Set 81145 53543 81185 53543 Headlamp Unit Headlamp w Gas | eBay
(PS how did you determine the part number you searched on ebay?)
(PPS - and this would be an acceptible example without HID? -- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Headlights-H...44d474&vxp=mtr)
Does not come with bulbs
Last edited by mrredpants; 07-22-14 at 01:06 PM.
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