Replace HID headlight bulbs

[Riick]

OK, these cars have been out for 7 years now, by now someone here must have
burned out a HID bulb and replaced it themselves.
So, instructions on getting to the bulbs, hints on changing them.
I've seen these bulbs as cheap as $12-$15 a pair on Amazon,
and brand name versions (Sylvania, Phillips, GE) around $45@.
Anyone with experience good -or- bad with various bulb manufacturers?


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[boosted-fc3s]

Avoid the cheap no name garbage. You get exactly what you pay for. Made in china crap. Osram, Sylvania, GE, Philips etc would be what I go with. A $45 dollar HID bulb is going to last another 7 years vs the $15 china made pos which will be dead in 18 months.

[hghflyrjd1]

I know the drivers side you might have to remove the battery and fuse box to get to the bulb easily

[grandpapa]

I wouldn't buy cheap light either. I will just check how much the dealer want and you might able to order online from other toyota dealer as well.

[boosted-fc3s]

Toyota dealer price is in excess of 145 dollars. My local dealer wants 199. Same bulb that you can get on amazon for 45-50.

[rmike1991]

Here is the P/N 9098120002.

[ELITE2GR]

Does anyone know the fog light bulb size for 2007 Avalon? I am trying to get the HID kit.

Thank you

[00avxls]

It's a 9006 bulb. I know the 2008+ is H11

[Riick]

Has anyone replaced the Halogen highbeams with HID units ????

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[GoFaSSter]

Originally Posted by Riick

Has anyone replaced the Halogen highbeams with HID units ????

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My understanding is HIDs do not do instant on well and they can not be run at low voltage for the driving lights. That said, it can be done.

[boosted-fc3s]

Unless you disable the DRL function you will blow the ballast because of the constant low voltage input.