How to Fix Lexus IS250 IS350 Sun Visor Lights | Visor Vanity Repair

So the vanity lights were acting up on me for years. So I finally decided now is the time to open and fix them.
The main culprit is that pin switch inside with is unreachable. Even extending the slider will eventually cause the pin to get stuck, so best fix is to try and pull it out a little to make better contact with the slider cover.
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[@kenorsha371]

I found this video because my driver side visor is loose (ironically after my last service at the dealership). I promise I thought they did something so that I could go and spend more money. I’m not a conspiracy theorist, but I spent $96 for them to “fix” a screw that was loose in my console lid. How could that possibly become loose?! I cannot even access it without a pry tool! The fix for me will probably be to just to screw in the visor again, under the piece that you popped off. I validated this by simply pushing it in with my mirror slide open, and the light comes on again. To be honest, I did not notice that the light was not working until I saw your video. Thanks!!!

[@Imthegoat2004]

Cracked the mirror😁👍🏾

[@R3Elle]

Did it with a paperclip and tape. Awesome 5 mins fix on my Rav4. Thank you for this video.

[@IIDynamoDuckII]

Thanks dude, this worked on my Toyota 😁

[@oneBIGMAC2go]

Had the same issue. I did the same fix with a spacer for the passenger. The adhesive didn't stay well in hot weather so it ended up jamming inside. I was so frustrated that I did the "rigorous open and close" method and it fixed itself. Did the method to the driver side and it worked too. Congrats on the new home btw!

[@The2Coolest2]

Thought the bulbs on my 07 ES350 was dead. But didn't look blown. Hooked them up to my bench PSU and they lit up. Thanks for the video, will try when I get the chance.

[@michael96701]

I did this and it works like a charm! I NOW HAVE LIGHTTT! it felt crazy to actually see it light up after all this time but it’s finally alive!! thanks for your help your awesome

[@AhmedMaadan]

Thanks man.. Will do the same too. For my IS250

[@jonathangonzalez4803]

Thanks for the video! I was thinking this whole time it was the bulb and it wasn’t. So I continued watching the video and started to attempt to remove the mirror and just by prying up on the mirror while on the car, the light started to work and I’ve tested it multiple times and it works! Thanks so much!

[@fgrider65]

Hello. Thanks for the tips. I did myself and I got the lights working again. Thank you once again and keep the good work!!

[@lilyvaldez5604]

Thank you so very much!! I've been messing with it for a while now and could not figure it out.

[@iateurco0kies]

I’ve been having this issue and I’m so glad someone made this vid! After I got it to work, I actually think it might be my lightbulb. It turns on, but it flickers. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@MrPantastic88]

Dayum i came across this and i went to check and u right lol

[@ernanv24]

Wow finally some made a video of this.. I've been wondering how to fix this cuz my passenger side was been dead since 2018. Big thanks for the video

[@rodolfomartinez1041]

Thanks Professor! Very informative and makes it looks easier, Applied your instructions, Great! Thank you so much

[@karloman00]

I can't like this video enough times to show my appreciation to your 2is videos

[@excitingstuff5615]

Thanks for the awesome video and congrats on the new house! Looking forward to those garage videos

[@HorsePower19]

Thank you for posting this video as my passenger side wasn’t working and I seen the bulb wasn’t burnt so I replaced them anyway with a LED Bulb and did exactly like your video and it’s working great now…Keep up the great work…

[@TunerwithKids]

Glad it worked out.

[@gothicknight6785]

Congrats on the home your cleaning out come across center console vent even the one you glued together I love to buy look forward to your videos take care stay safe

[@keishawn]

Literally having this issue right now, this came right on time!

[@nicole3ish]

Thanks for sharing this video. After watching this video I thought I can do it in my IS, I followed everything and put eveything back I didn’t think it will work cause I can’t get continuity reading in my tester after installing it back the car it works perfectly 100%.. 😅

[@dancoulson6579]

Thanks for the insight. When you said it might just be a contact i tried moving my mirror cover back and forth rapidly a few times. The bulb flickered a few times so i knew it wasnt a blown lamp. Seems to have cleared the oxidation and working now

[@vgboa2633]

Thank you. I got it fixed with paper clips and tape. 👍🙏

[@leonwilliams2129]

I have a 2005 Lexus GS350 It had the same problem I just fixed it without Taking off the visor thanks to you

[@stephaniebrooks5085]

Thank you kindly. I will try this soon!

[@addanametocontinue]

Thanks, bud. This did the trick!

[@bernardputra2479]

Thanks mate! Been having the same issues with my Mark X (Toyota version of the 2IS).

[@drasticmart]

Great video!

[@ustreasurehunt5009]

I need to try this! I added new bulbs and then all of a sudden stopped working! I hope it didn’t cause a shortage somewhere, hopefully this will fix it 🙏

[@kostasmavrogiannis9699]

Thank you man I fixed driver side

[@lobuxracer]

Great video. Both visors on my IS F are dead. I was not excited at all about buying new or junkyard visors, so this is a real lifesaver. Going to pop them off and get fixed right now.

[@TunerwithKids]

Old school club Lexus in the house!!

[@lobuxracer]

@@TunerwithKids All fixed. The 8mm camera and notched wire worked perfectly without adding anything to the door. I also now know where to squeeze if it act up again! Thanks a million!

[@rafaelaldana1503]

Nice job 👍

[@vgboa2633]

Going to fix both of my Is 250 they went out. 👍

[@wangjen9960]

謝謝您的影片教學，真的修好我的化妝鏡燈。

[@113setsu]

Thanks!!!

[@oda2is982]

Definitely going to do this on my is. Have the same problem of the light staying on on passenger side. THANKS!!

[@DebtFreeCars]

Did it cause a parasitic drain on the battery?

[@pedronunez4566]

Really nice video my brother from another mother . I have the same thing in my bmw , just by a new one folks or go to your local salvage yard okay 👍 fix your I just fixed our problem.

[@TheLivnlrn1968]

Thanks

[@jimcoleman7178]

Thanks! I’m going to try this out on my UX visor.

[@TunerwithKids]

Did it work?

[@utt2468]

God bless you 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@D-NICE33]

MAYDAY MAYDAY, EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! I tried the coat hanger trick and may have inadvertently moved part of the pin switch that I didn't want to. do you know where I can find a diagram of the function of the switch. maybe like a top view. I can fix what I did but I don't want to ruin the visor all together. I can send pictures if needed. Thanks in advance!

[@maxmxcartermx1007]

had the same problem but just by taking the mirror out and putting it in fixed it just has a springing sound when i close the sliding part

[@D-NICE33]

my 2007 ES350 is so dark at night in the car. can I put higher wattage for the visor bulbs? Or any other ideas for improved interior lighting? Thanks in advance

[@Tiendean]

Cảm ơn chia sẻ kinh nghiệm của anh Bình… mình làm theo anh chỉ dẫn và đã sử được . Một làn nữa cảm ơn anh!

[@steevenalvarez4553]

I replaced all my bulbs to LED bulbs and all my interior lights and puddle lights stopped working. I changed out the fuse in the engine compartment and nothing. I tested the new fuse and there’s no power running to that fuse. Any idea how to fix that or what the issue could be?

[@niccheng1688]

can i help For my 2006 Is250, according to your method, I changed the compartment lights until I replaced the tail lights. It should be a fuse, but I can’t find the exact location. Can someone tell me? Thanks

[@jesuscolchado6300]

Mine get extremely hot but do not turn on should I just remove ten bulb?

[@huiren9676]

I changed a new light on the left and it can work, but the right doesn’t work, I’m looking for a problem

[@juliodg2139]

very good video, bro I have the same problem that your passenger side does not work, I thought it could be the fuse, it is a single fuse for both sides or it could be the same as you, thanks

[@TunerwithKids]

This is common issue. It’s the contact pin inside.

[@HweeYo]

Hey Binh ! Awesome video haha mine is also having the issue atm . Just a quick question what size bulbs do you uses for the interior lights :) . I want to change the whole interior to white and just susing around. Thanks !

[@TunerwithKids]

Which lights? The vanity is 194. The dome are various festoon bulbs.

[@HweeYo]

@@TunerwithKids oh yes I saw it toward the end of the videos haha ! How about the lights when you open the doors ? Thanks

[@TunerwithKids]

@@HweeYo the door panel lower lights are the same 194.

[@HweeYo]

@@TunerwithKids thanks heaps

[@allisongyt]

Talk about DIY!

[@Jeff-jf1hx]

Hey, My driver side mirror cracked and I am planning on replacing it with the passenger side side visor mirror. Just like in the video, I plan to pry it out from the passenger side, reverse it, and snap it onto the driver side. Will that work? Thank tou

[@TunerwithKids]

Yes the mirror is reversible. Be careful, the slider must be open for frame to pop out. When in close position, it has tabs that lock it in place.

[@TheSimi009]

Hello Sir. I'm looking to get myself some Vland headlights August 1st. Just wondering if you had any coupon code relating to yourself so me buying them shows its through you?

[@TunerwithKids]

Nothing for coupons.

[@hientruong4074]

Is this the same for the RX350? I have a 17 RX and it’s having the same issue.

[@TunerwithKids]

Might be if power is OK.

[@DebtFreeCars]

Is it possible that light stays on and causes parasitic drain on the battery?

[@TunerwithKids]

Yea but visor lights only come on when lights are on, I think.

[@bruceeichen1167]

Nice Video; it would have been more helpful if you showed a CLOSE-UP of the actual fix. The camera never moved. Couldn't see the 'fix'. Need a CLOSE-UP!

[@TunerwithKids]

There is no way to get a camera into there to see the fix. I posted the photos as best I could taking down the visor.

[@michaell341]

Any issue on your sunroof closing 80% only?

[@TunerwithKids]

I have not experienced that before but I don't know when the last time I used the sunroof.

[@eErRiIiCc]

what year IS? I posted this on My.IS/, hopefully it's applicable to yours www.my.is/threads/sunroof-issues-and-reset.609749/#post-8348100

[@tonygiamei663]

What year Lexus is this?

[@TunerwithKids]

2007

[@pinoycarsworkout]

I got same problem with my passenger side brother i got an is250..

[@TunerwithKids]

Use that clothes hanger to fix. I just fixed a set for a customer.

[@pinoycarsworkout]

@@TunerwithKids brother i just fixed it with your tape kinda way to trigger the contact...thanks a lot more power

[@sungheilyeung8718]

it's work,but maybe you can use hot melt glue gun.

[@smartanajones4u]

Oh gosh, this is too much 😞. Amazon Here i come for your knock off sun visor light