vtotheu

I have a 03 TL-S. I got new bulbs for my low beams and changed them out. After I got done changing them I waited for night time so see my results. Needless to say I was surprised when I turn my lights on and there was light on the trees but not on the ground. I was tryin to mess with it but I couldnt get the bulbs to point back down at the ground. I seached in the DIY thread but couldnt find any answers. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. I really want to avoid taking my car to the dealership for such a bonehead mistake. Thanks for your time - Vu

azn_xxxd

wait till the morning, and use right hand to put it in and kinda reach to the front and adjusting it while you looking at it if that makes ani sense, and there is a lock spring that easy to break so becareful

kennedyhuynh

hmm... sounds like you didn't get the bulbs to lock into place and they shifted when you put them back on the car. When you say low beams I assume you are talking about your HIDS and not your fog lights. Is that correct?

vtotheu

Yea ur right

Bob_F

What type of bulb did you install? OEM 4300K D2R?

kennedyhuynh

if that's the case, when you put the new hid lights, did you notice that they were angled coming into the housing? if yes, that's probably the problem.

vtotheu

yea i used stock bulbs, yea, i checked my cousins tl to see what i did wrong

01tl4tl

did the external bulb electrode go in the same way?- either on top or bottem, same as you took out the old one?

And is there a reflector plate that goes inside around the bulb and is held by the bulb?
and possibly by a small screw or 2?
The bulb keeping spring latch fully locked into place?

Do NOT twist the bulb in the housing- remove and turn or risk breaking the external nodes insulating sleeve

Its easy to pop the bumper cover off and remove the entire light housing to work on it

'02_TL-S

^^that's what I would do. Take off the whole headlight and avoid the headache of tryin to fit ur hand in there to remove everything and put it back the same way. Bumper cover removal is stupid easy too..takes like 10 minutes MAX and save you at least 30 of struggle.

01tl4tl

get a buddy to help remove the bumper cover- its light but bulky and you need 2 people to make sure its inside the fender lips on reinstall

vtotheu

thanks guys, ill try that

'02_TL-S

I did it by myself but two people and u get it off in like 2 mins flat. I remember doing the same thing when I changes the bulbs on my mom's van. Basically they didn't go into the headlight correctly, consequently altering the direction in which the light was displaced. The light has to hit the right places on the reflector in order for it to go forward. The reflectors are designed specifically for each bulb and its placement so you have to get it in the right spot. Luckily, they also make housings so you can only put them in he right spot correctly as long as you're patient and make sure everything fits exactly how it did before. Let us know when you fix!!

vtotheu

I thought i did it right but obviously not, im waiting for my bro to get off work to help me fix it, it was kinda funny to light up the tree line but not the street, haha

MikePA

I didn't need any help when I removed the bumper cover to install my CAI, so you don't need 2 people.

totaledTL

Didn't see it mentioned & you probably already know but don't touch the bulb (glass) with your bare hands. If you accidentally do clean it w/ alcohol.

01tl4tl

I suggested 2 people so the cover doesnt get dropped on the ground and scratched, and its way easier to install with 2 people because it flexes and needs to fit in just right.

If you dont have a friend, then DIY

'02_TL-S

^^Put blankets down!! That's what I did..better to be safe than sorry!!
And x2 on the touching the bulb..put gloves on so you don't get any of your oils on them or you'll just have to replace them much sooner than you want to in the future.

kennedyhuynh

waiting to hear what the verdict was........

vtotheu

After my bro and I took off the bumper it made it way easier to fix the problem, I parked my car next to my cousins 02 TL-S and it lined up perfectly, I'm goin to end up doin the whole process again after I get my new 6000k hid kit from Kaixen. Now I know what I'm doing so it should go smoothly next time.

kennedyhuynh

sounds good!!! Might as well clear out the lights too!!! if your brave enough... LMAO!!!

fobstylez

iTrader: (3)

its not hard to clear the headights, Ive done about 4 sets on this tl now that I can safely say, its cake.

vtotheu

How u guys feel about painting the chrome white to match the body, would I use the same white thas on the body or a flat white?

kennedyhuynh

if you are talking about the chrome inside the head light, i don't think that is a good idea. i mean someone can chime in, but the chrome inside the headlight is what helps reflect light to shine onto the roadway infront of the car. I"m sure you've seen it on some cars... but i think it'll only work with porjectors..

ftLauTL

I dont have alot of friends, what is DIY is that like myspace?

TRichter12

Do It Yourself

vtotheu

Any of you guys have experiences wit digital hid kits when u change the light output with a remote in the cabin?