2007 Levin ZR Xenon Headlights

[mp3dewd]

Ok. Before creating a new topic, I did a search on xenon HID headlights for the Levin ZR and how to change/replace them.

The problem I have is that one of my original low beam xenons (passenger side) lights up for about a minute (sometimes less) and then just turns off. If I turn off the lights and then turn them back on, same thing, works for about a minute, then dies.

What I need to know, would it be the bulb that is dead/dying or is it the ballast?

Has anyone had experience in changing the original low beam headlights on the Levin ZR? I would probably also look at upgrading the temp to 6000K to make the lights a little 'whiter' than the standard 4300K.

I have done a quick search on eBay and have found the following two bulbs. I am leaning more towards the Philips bulbs. Is that a good choice?

Philips D4S 42402 HID Xenon Bulbs 6000K Lexus Toyota

JDM Garax 6000K D4S HID Bulbs Toyota Prius Venza Avalon

Thanks in advance

[dutchie101]

Im running the Garax 6000k and loving them.

As for your problem, i suggest it may be a ballast issue, or ground issue, but the ground is a slim shot.. Start from the cheaper end first, the globe replacement. OEM ballasts are hella expensive.

See here for pics of the Garax bulbs in my ZRE

Changing them takes a minute, unplug the loom, unclip the spring holder, remove.

[mp3dewd]

Thanks dutchie101. Did you just replace the bulbs? Are your ballasts still stock?

[u54mot]

The problem is most likely the bulbs, they lasted for about two and a half years, about 72000kms of driving and were replaced under warranty.

Dutchie101, only replaced the bulbs.

[mp3dewd]

Cool. I'll order the bulbs off eBay and take it from there.

Can you buy the bulbs from any shops here in Aus? For example, Autobarn or Supercheap Auto.

[dutchie101]

No suppliers here in Oz. Not for the Garax anyways, the Philips maybe, but for the price Autobarn charge, you could probably buy 2 pair inc postage for the same price from the US.

[barraspalding]

Ok. Before creating a new topic, I did a search on xenon HID headlights for the Levin ZR and how to change/replace them.

The problem I have is that one of my original low beam xenons (passenger side) lights up for about a minute (sometimes less) and then just turns off. If I turn off the lights and then turn them back on, same thing, works for about a minute, then dies.

What I need to know, would it be the bulb that is dead/dying or is it the ballast?

Has anyone had experience in changing the original low beam headlights on the Levin ZR? I would probably also look at upgrading the temp to 6000K to make the lights a little 'whiter' than the standard 4300K.

I have done a quick search on eBay and have found the following two bulbs. I am leaning more towards the Philips bulbs. Is that a good choice?

Philips D4S 42402 HID Xenon Bulbs 6000K Lexus Toyota

JDM Garax 6000K D4S HID Bulbs Toyota Prius Venza Avalon

Thanks in advance

car still under warranty???

[barraspalding]

No suppliers here in Oz. Not for the Garax anyways, the Philips maybe, but for the price Autobarn charge, you could probably buy 2 pair inc postage for the same price.

Aus sucks for sources of good globes... I want a pair of PIAA ion yellow for my foggies... ebay and direct from a US car shop appear the only options.

[mp3dewd]

car still under warranty???

Nope. It ran out 5 months ago. Always the way, isn't it.