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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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I am not too happy with current headlights.

The bulbs are stock. The cover glass is old.

What are my options? If i am to upgrade the bulb which one should i go for?

How do i change them without going to repair shop?

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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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What year of car? You should be able to do yourself, but depends on year of car.

Don't know much about the brighter bulbs, there is also a HID system but this requires a ballast system. Might read posts at the Toyotanation website.

If plastic cover has become cloudy depending on the year of car you might be able to polish it.
 
Old Jul 26, 2011 | 02:40 AM
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yes, without knowing about the car we can't give you any suggestion.
 
Old Jul 27, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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i am very sorry i forgot to mention the year.

It is a 1998 Camry LE 4 cylinder.

@toyomoho - the plastic cover has gone yellow too. i polished it and it is little clear now.
 
Old Jul 27, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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It is a 1998 Camry LE 4 cylinder.
wow! congratulations to you!!!
 
Old Jul 27, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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If their plastic. My wifes 2006 scion Xa headlights looked like they were fogging up. I had them polished up at the body shop. Now they look brand new.
 
Old Jul 27, 2011 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by full house
wow! congratulations to you!!!
thanks, but i already had it for a couple of months old, not to mention its around 13 yrs old since it came on road.

Originally Posted by martindt
If their plastic. My wifes 2006 scion Xa headlights looked like they were fogging up. I had them polished up at the body shop. Now they look brand new.
i also did the same. but i want powerful headlights for better throw and reach. you have any idea?
 
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Get a HID kit
 
Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Get yourself LED headlights, they are brighter, last longer, are cooler and are less of a drain on the electrical system in older cars.

Here's a link to Toyota 1998 Camry Light Bulb Size Chart: 1998 Toyota Camry Car Light Bulb Size Chart
 
Old Sep 21, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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i have a 2000 camry, basically we have the same headlights. mine was fogged too. I polished it last year, but now its coming back. now i just ordered a new set of headlights. but, what i did with the bulbs, is changed my low beam 9006 bulb with an xenon 8k HID kit. I also tried the LED, dont get it! it looks nice, looks like an HID, but it doesnt work as a headlight. its works just like a park light. dont waste money on it, just go directly to HID. go for 6K or 8k.
 



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