Install Video: Archaic - Lexus 2006-2012 IS250/IS350/IS-F Light Bar Tail Lights

Installation process of the light bar tail lights from Archaic, for 2006-2012 Lexus IS250, IS350 and IS-F models.

[@moistydoooood]

the music is driving me insane but thanks for the install lol

[@Cordia4G63T]

You're welcome! I find the music to be quite relaxing, and it beats the sound of breathing and feet scuffing across the ground 😅

[@itz_yahboyyasin9864]

Love it, thx for the installation video will Be installing these real soon on my Lexus

[@Cordia4G63T]

No problem! All the best with the install. Feel free to tag me once you install them if you have IG - @Lexus.Trilogy

[@marriadams2328]

so lets said they middle light goes out of old age , you have to replace the whole set up ?

[@oknw16]

Hi what You can tell about quality after few time using this ? Dont have water / fog insisde ? Some part lights burn partly ?

[@Unplugged704]

Looks so good! Did you have to do anything with back camera, Does it not impede view? I saw another video tail light bar where his install, he had to remove a couple panels near the camera in order to install

[@Cordia4G63T]

Thanks! No modifications to the camera or any other part of the trunk are needed. You can see a slight arc of the light bar in the top of the reversing camera screen but nothing that blocks anything important. It almost acts like a visor and help cuts down glare. You may have seen someone install one on a 3IS (2015-2018), as I believe they need to modify the camera and replace panels on those. These models however don't require anything like that.

[@Unplugged704]

@@Cordia4G63T Yes I believe that company/product is called TansoWerkz. They do not have any for 2IS

[@nickqe7228]

I have a 07 350 and im trying to install but the taillight hole has two grooves of metal not allowing it to go in, do i need to shave them down?

[@Cordia4G63T]

Yes this was something that someone else brought up with theirs after the video was made. It only affects the 06 & 07 models as they have two metal tabs in the trunk light opening, which prevents the side of the light bar from sliding in. You'll need to get a pair of pliers or some vice grips and bend the tabs inwards. You can put a cloth/towel over the tab first so you don't chip the paint but they are very easy to bend and serve no purpose. 08+ models don't have those tabs. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me on Instagram - @Lexus.Trilogy

[@sergiopereira9546]

They dont seem to have a rubber gasket around them to protect agaisnt water like Vland or OEM have ,lets see how they age. If you want your 2is to not look like a 2is this are the best tailights to get for sure

[@Cordia4G63T]

Correct, no rubber gasket required. HC Motion tail lights don't have a rubber seal either. I have had 3 sets of those on different IS models over the years, with and without the rubber strip and none of them have ever leaked. With the way they seal them in the factory these days the seal is no longer required.

[@rachelquinonez7052]

I have a question what about the backup camera so I have to eliminate the backup camera or it will work with this taillights

[@Cordia4G63T]

@@rachelquinonez7052 The factory reverse camera doesn't need to be moved or modified in any way :)

[@solesnflows6497]

Hi, I’m having a hard time getting the long middle light bar to go in. Am I suppose to flex it and pull it get it to line up? I’ve installed v land and hc motions before. I’m just not why it’s not going in. Did I miss a step?

[@Cordia4G63T]

I mentioned it in the video - you need to place it evenly on the trunk. Make sure the studs on one side aren't completely through the holes otherwise you'll struggle to get the other side it. Allow the studs to poke through just a little bit and then do the other side. The whole lightbar will then drop evenly in place.

[@solesnflows6497]

@@Cordia4G63T Ill try again tomorrow after work. Thank you for your fast response.

[@XBrandonLeeX765]

I get it, but I prefer the IS F looking the way it should.

[@Cordia4G63T]

That's nice. And what year is your IS-F?

[@XBrandonLeeX765]

@@Cordia4G63T 2012

[@kamranabass3795]

Is there a light bar I could install to my existing Vland rear lights?

[@Cordia4G63T]

No, you'd need to replace the whole tail light assembly.

[@florider_hd]

are those legal in germany? or will tüv hate those?

[@sploooooooooooosh]

Great product love em. After install Im getting my traction and brake light on and a code saying open circuit in stop light switch circuit. Did I mis connect something?

[@Cordia4G63T]

This has happened a few times so far, including to one of my own cars ('08 Lexus IS-F). It only seems to affect some cars but is easily fixable. You need to use a 10w 39ohm resistor on each tail light harness and that'll get rid of the code for having a short in the brake light circuit. All of my IS350s have been fine without one, and so have my friend's '09 and '11 IS-Fs so it seems to only affect certain model years. On the tail light harness the positive wire is red and the negative is black. Once you wire the resistor to each tail light the problem will vanish. Feel free to message me on Instagram if you need any help: @Lexus.Trilogy

[@sploooooooooooosh]

@@Cordia4G63T thank you so much for the tip I’ll let you know what happens 🤞🏾

[@sploooooooooooosh]

Where would I install the resisters cause I’m still getting the code

[@ridgeman3391]

Have the same thing going on here on a 2008 IS250

[@ridgeman3391]

@@Cordia4G63T so we need to attach this resistor on the taillight cable or the brake light cable? And does one end of the resistor cable go on the red positive and the other on ground yes? One important question is. Did you solder the cable or something else? Do you have a picture of the taillight harness. Thanks for your help.

[@jan.2gr]

Hi guys! I just installed the archaic direct lights and happen to get 2 codes after install. I have the ABS and brake system warning lights turn on. Did you have any similar issue? What should I look at to resolve these issue?

[@Cordia4G63T]

This affects certain model years and different markets (and also happens with other brands such as HC Motion) but luckily is easy to fix. You need to add a 10w 39ohm resistor to each outer tail light. One side connects to the positive wire and the other to the negative wire, doesn't matter which wire goes to which on the resistor side. If you get stuck feel free to message me on Instagram - @Lexus.Trilogy

[@rachelquinonez7052]

Sorry I just put a lil more attention to the video and I see now how they are installed

[@Cordia4G63T]

No worries. If you have any questions feel free to let me know.

[@yoadrian1920]

Beautiful car man, I recently installed these on my 2007 Lexus is250 and makes it look newer. I have a question about the 4is style headlights on your car, when installing them did you get hyperflash on the turn signals? I installed them on my car and got hyperflash. I checked the connections and pulled the fuses it said to do but still hyperflash.

[@Cordia4G63T]

Cheers man. I have never had any hyper flashing issues from the headlights and I've had 3 sets of them so far. I believe some US models suffer from this but mine are all Japanese imports. You would likely need to install an adjustable flasher relay, which can be bought on eBay or Amazon. Should fix the problem.

[@yoadrian1920]

​@@Cordia4G63Tthank you man for responding, I just ordered the relay, I'll keep you updated. Also, how do you have the check as a DRL on the headlights?

[@Cordia4G63T]

@@yoadrian1920 no worries. The check mark operates as a DRL by hooking up the included harness and fuse tap to the fusebox in the engine bay. Comes on as soon as the ignition is on and dims to half brightness with the park lights or low beams.

[@yoadrian1920]

​@@Cordia4G63TOh really? Because when I plugged mine in, it didn't light up as DRL like the oem regular ones. My headlights are the HID version. I've heard that people take they're cars to the Lexus/Toyota dealership to disable the oem DRL to make they're aftermarket headlight check work, so I was wondering how yours was working. That's strange, so it is different

[@Cordia4G63T]

@@yoadrian1920 did you run the separate wiring harness back to the engine bay fusebox?

[@manpreet30_9]

did you guys make a clear version of these yet?

[@Cordia4G63T]

I'm not the manufacturer, just a Lexus owner, but there's no clear version of these. At least not yet anyway, not sure if they're planning to make one in future like what exists for the 3IS.

[@AzISFsport]

There are two wires included with the headlights, how to connect them correctly. Help brother?

[@Cordia4G63T]

Not sure what you mean. Do you mean tail lights? And what wires are you referring to? Everything is shown in the video. I'd love to help but you've provided me with next to no information.

[@hristostamboliev5735]

Hey i installed these yesterday on my 2008 isf and got error c1249. Do you know why it has happened and any fixes for it ?

[@Cordia4G63T]

This is quite common on early model IS-Fs. Happened to my 2008. You need to add a 10w 39ohm resistor to each outer tail light. One side connects to the positive and the other to the negative, doesn't matter which wire goes to which on the resistor. If you get stuck feel free to message me on Instagram - @Lexus.Trilogy

[@luisalbertoramirezramirez9247]

Donde la puedo comprar las Luces? Vivo República Dominicana

[@GuadalupeMagana-oj1ei]

Ebay

[@shy.1231]

is there a cleared out version of these?

[@Cordia4G63T]

Not yet, red and smoked only.

[@LTLBproductions]

@@Cordia4G63Tif there was a clear option I’d definitely buy right away

[@djsnoopmike]

You would think Altezza style would be one of the first styles on an IS

[@kforking7595]

what rear bumper is that ?

[@Cordia4G63T]

Factory IS-F rear bumper with a TOM's v1 style diffuser.

[@R0B__]

What happened to the backup camera?

[@Cordia4G63T]

Nothing. It's still there and operates the same.

[@R0B__]

@@Cordia4G63T ...looks like it will be blocked by the light bar. Are you sure? You definitely did not cover it in the video so I'm assuming the camera no longer works

[@Cordia4G63T]

@@R0B__ I have owned 4 cars with these tail lights, so yes I'm sure.

[@R0B__]

@@Cordia4G63T .... all of the other kits for the 3IS has to do a modification to the rear backup camera. I suspect since you didn't show it since it no longer works and you see the light bar in the backup screen inside the car. Why else didn't you show it?

[@Cordia4G63T]

@@R0B__ dude, give it a rest. This isn't a 3IS, it's a 2IS. I didn't show the reversing camera because there is nothing to show. End of story.

[@user-nm4pn5dl1g]

Где возможно купить?сколько стоят?спасибо

[@Cordia4G63T]

www.archaic-direct.com/collections/for-is250/products/full-led-tail-lights-assembly-for-lexus-is250-2006-2012-with-middle-through-light

[@fukufaksters5417]

Destroyed the look