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How Long Does a HID (High-Intensity Discharge) Ballast Last for a Lexus?
Koipanda on 22/05/2025 - 12:23
Last edited 16/06/2025 - 11:11
Last edited 16/06/2025 - 11:11
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In this economy, I have more time than money.
Both are defective. Still works but cause flickering
You'll need to put a solid case together to suggest it's a manufacturing defect that only crept up after 10 years of use…
Yes that's the plan.
Hence the question. How long should a ballast last for
@Koipanda: I would hope the life of the car but wouldn't upset if it needed replacement after 5 years.
I don't expect light globes to last forever either.
@JimB: Light globes I'd understand.
But an OEM Ballast on a 2015 Lexus with less than 70km… I'll fight first then drop $1k+
@Koipanda: How long are you planning to only drive during the day before you eventually give up the fight?
Get get some aftermarket ones for a couple of hundred and DIY. Easy job.
I wouldn't go to the back to the dealer for a 9yo car.
A Lexus isn't some magical car that never needs repairs?
@Koipanda: Howblong shoukd they last? Didnt you mention 12-15 average in your original post? Theres your answer. 10 years isnt far of 12.
@Koipanda: Forget it. Totaly unreasonable.
You are wasting evryones time here.
Nobody agrees woth you.NB: If you have a habit of flashing your HID headlights, this is a sure way to result in early failure.
Hence as other people have said, these are consumable items (which are usually only covered with a 12 month warranty)
Try replacing the HID bulbs first! - Cheap on AliExpress
If you have time, then learn on youtube how to change it and DIY.
If it's average 12-15 years and yours lasted 9 that seems pretty reasonable, some are always going to be less than average (and it comes down to individual usage as well). There's no indication it's due to faulty manufacturing. You're likely just going to spend a lot of time and still have to spend the money too.
This. I would pull the light assembly out to get the part number, order the equivalent from AliExpress, watch a few YouTube tutorials and diy it then just move on.
Have you tried replacing the HID Xenon lamps?
They are very cheap to buy on AliExpress
Check the car manual to make sure you buy the correct ones - same specs all round
I think the dealer diagnosed the it's the Ballasts but you're correct, there's no harm in trying the replacing Xenon bulbs.
You can always save them for the future if it isn't the bulbs.
I replaced my original 9yo Xenon bulbs with the original equipment Osram about 6 years ago. Still working today. I turn them on day and night so probably have a shorter life expectancy but 9yo is good. Cost me $160 shipped from the UK.
I checked out the AliExpress ones, damn, $20 for a pair delivered. I prefer Osram but for 1/8th of the cost, I'd try AliExpress next time.
Took me about 1 hour to replace both globes.
Cam u get defected for flickering lights by the police
Perfect logic JimB
I've never been a fan of your Dr Phil as you aren't a real doctor or licenced therapist, but I appreciate your feedback.
A quick search shows Generic and OEM 2015 Lexus HID Ballast from $65 to $200… I would definitely check alternate means of replacement… hopefully its not one of those parts that gets coded to ECU or some other module though
If both are flickering and they have individual ballasts, it almost certainly won't be the ballasts. Switch,relay,loom,bad earth,or other electrical fault. If you are 100% convinced it's ballasts just buy a generic HID conversion kit that comes with ballasts,globes and CANBUS add on.
You'll never get a reputable, acceptable tech answer to support your case .
Life expectancy.
Anywhere from 5 to 10. Probably more like 7.
Depends on where the vehicle is kept, and what climate it's dealing with on a DTD basis.
Even so, how long is a piece of string?
What's balla?
Spanish for one test tickle.
you stand on your tip toes, put your hands above your head, and turn around in circles in a pretty little skirt
That's how the pick the leader of the Nats.
shot calla, 20 inch blades on the Impala
They last around 500 potholes.
Ebay or similar to the rescue. Perhaps Dubai autoparts?Just top up your HID Fluid, it's next to the blinker fluid in Supercheap Auto.
/SHIDroLIGHT
All lights no matter what kind are rated for hours of use, if you only drove in the daytime they could last the life of the car.
How many Camry would it take to purchase a Lexus? Got to see how far above the norm OZB user the Lexus is….
Lexus is a default ownership requirement for ozbargain platinum ultra plus max membership.
Dam I just have the the cheapest membership.
"ozbargain platinum ultra plus max membership."
I will stick to the humble Toyota Century instead.
I love the old halogens that are like $10 a pop.
99 GS300 here, owned for last 12yrs and not even globes needing replacement after 120k km's.
You'd have good luck sourcing the parts from a wrecker.
Even more of a reason why mine shouldn't be flickering at less than 70km
You’re in the average range. Some last 20 yours plus others last 10. Simplified 20+10=30 average is 30/2=15.
Reliability analyst here, no chance.
If it didn't fail under warranty, you're out of luck.
The same as the length of the piece of string in my hand…🤔
12-15 years being the average. Not the minimum it should last.
I'd be doing some investigation myself checking forums etc than wasting time fighting this it could be a $200 fix.
But "I'd fight them till the end under the ACL" sounds like you've made up your mind so why come here?
Just buy some new ones or spend the labour on figuring out why. Buying new is most likely going to be cheaper.
Looks like you will be fighting forever then.
9 years old car. Save your energy for something else.
It's a consumable part. Philips offer a 3 year warranty.
Why are you taking a 9 year old car to the dealer for repairs? Get an auto electrician to fix it.
Why replace both?