barraspalding Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Can it be done? Can I (or an auto-elec. for a reasonalble price) change these stupid fkn HID headlamps back to normal H4 type bulbs? I could swap the headlamp assembly over for non HID i suspect but the wiring would require attention.I like the HID effect, but the buls are fkn ridiculously expensive, and I just priced a replacement ballast from Toyota @ $387.00.This morning I walk out to the car as its warming up and the passenger side is out. I say fk!i turn the lights off... wait a sec and turn them back on, both sides light up... not 30 seconds later the passenger side if off again.I repeated that once again to make sure I wasn't crazy.So its not the bulb... it must be the ballast. right?!Standard lights are simple... they work. When they dont, blown bulb > replace > they work again./Rant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u54mot Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 It is the bulb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barraspalding Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 unbelieveable!I was just quoted $430.60 for a replacement globe from Toyota.This car is going bye bye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffy Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) there are some aftermarket sellers who replace bulbs for like $30, well in vic i mean, Edited July 19, 2011 by jeffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u54mot Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 The Bulbs are covered under warranty.GARAX 6000k HID D4S Replacements (Dutchie101)EBAY: Garax Bulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69.NIX Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 as u54mot has stated, get the after market one. i'm running the Garax in my levin ZR and they are awesome........also getting rid of car based on the headlight replacement costs is a bit strong don't you think?Don't get anything German, you'll be up for double the cost at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barraspalding Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Car is just out of warranty (by a few months).I've dumped girls for having the wrong headlights before... dont think I want do it for a car! lulz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweebz Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 man just ebay it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corollaware Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 mate i've just had 2 hid bulbs blow in 3months not happy, bought replacements from germany, one has blown since, speaking to a guy in USA, toshiba have now replaced the philips, so he says, so looking to order 2, for around $60 in total, this is the response from ebayHello there! These are direct replacements. Toyota switched to Harison-Toshiba D4S bulbs in around 2007. Since then the Philips bulbs have been phased out.Serge @ GenuineXenonhope that helps and yes i agree, these bulbs suck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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