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Front Fog Lights

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LEXOB
Junior Member
24
25-11-2018, 01:34 PM
#1
I was just wondering if anyone can tell me if there are any differences in the types of front fog lights used on the IS200?

I know around 2003> they changed to the darker colour and different bulb type. But was that it?

The reason why I ask if i'm about to fit my third set, simply due to the fact that they keep corroding! They get condensation in, water gets in and the bulbs corrodes in the back of the unit. Very frustrating and very expensive!!

My question is, is there meant to be some sort of protection like a rubber water proof cover on the backs? Did Lexus modify the later spec fog lights?

And is it only the darker ones that take the different bulbs?

Cheers
LEXOB
25-11-2018, 01:34 PM #1

I was just wondering if anyone can tell me if there are any differences in the types of front fog lights used on the IS200?

I know around 2003> they changed to the darker colour and different bulb type. But was that it?

The reason why I ask if i'm about to fit my third set, simply due to the fact that they keep corroding! They get condensation in, water gets in and the bulbs corrodes in the back of the unit. Very frustrating and very expensive!!

My question is, is there meant to be some sort of protection like a rubber water proof cover on the backs? Did Lexus modify the later spec fog lights?

And is it only the darker ones that take the different bulbs?

Cheers

Dark Samurai
Posting Freak
4,957
25-11-2018, 02:20 PM
#2
All is300s do have a yellow film behind the projector to make the bulb yellow Gord

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Dark Samurai
25-11-2018, 02:20 PM #2

All is300s do have a yellow film behind the projector to make the bulb yellow Gord


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ormi
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3,006
25-11-2018, 02:24 PM
#3
they did change the bulbs older ones used hb4 then they changed them

the newer ones ran h3's
Edited 07-01-2012, 12:03 AM by ormi.

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ormi
25-11-2018, 02:24 PM #3

they did change the bulbs older ones used hb4 then they changed them

the newer ones ran h3's


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LEXOB
Junior Member
24
25-11-2018, 03:08 PM
#4
How would you wire up the late spec fogs to run them on earlier spec cars?
LEXOB
25-11-2018, 03:08 PM #4

How would you wire up the late spec fogs to run them on earlier spec cars?

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
25-11-2018, 03:09 PM
#5
myself i would make a short loom so i didnt need to butcher the standard loom

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ormi
25-11-2018, 03:09 PM #5

myself i would make a short loom so i didnt need to butcher the standard loom


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LEXOB
Junior Member
24
25-11-2018, 03:12 PM
#6
Mate I am **** with wiring I wouldn't even attempt it. I'd probably understand what to do but I wouldn't risk it.
LEXOB
25-11-2018, 03:12 PM #6

Mate I am **** with wiring I wouldn't even attempt it. I'd probably understand what to do but I wouldn't risk it.

ormi
Posting Freak
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25-11-2018, 03:16 PM
#7
mate theirs only two wires and you cant even muck them up

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ormi
25-11-2018, 03:16 PM #7

mate theirs only two wires and you cant even muck them up


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LEXOB
Junior Member
24
25-11-2018, 03:24 PM
#8
So is it a common fault that they keep corroding or am I just unlucky?
LEXOB
25-11-2018, 03:24 PM #8

So is it a common fault that they keep corroding or am I just unlucky?

sprinter2012
Posting Freak
2,484
25-11-2018, 03:26 PM
#9
Common fault, water gets into the earlier style ones. Plus salt water isn't good for aluminium anyway.

The ones I have (post 03) have a H3 style bulb, with a plastic cap and a rubber seal over the back so the whole thing is water proof.
Edited 07-01-2012, 01:01 AM by sprinter2012.
sprinter2012
25-11-2018, 03:26 PM #9

Common fault, water gets into the earlier style ones. Plus salt water isn't good for aluminium anyway.

The ones I have (post 03) have a H3 style bulb, with a plastic cap and a rubber seal over the back so the whole thing is water proof.

FirebirdPhil
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7,101
27-11-2018, 02:10 AM
#10
Correct me if I am wrong, I think Landrovers have a breather hole + rubber tube on the top of their fog lights do they not? This would allow the water that does get in through the seals to escape in the form of steam through the rubber hose as the lamp heats up the unwanted water???

Would this be a viable option to solve the IS200's fogs misting up?

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FirebirdPhil
27-11-2018, 02:10 AM #10

Correct me if I am wrong, I think Landrovers have a breather hole + rubber tube on the top of their fog lights do they not? This would allow the water that does get in through the seals to escape in the form of steam through the rubber hose as the lamp heats up the unwanted water???

Would this be a viable option to solve the IS200's fogs misting up?


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

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