2013 FRS Headlight Bulb Options? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

smg1138 · 11-05-2022, 06:52 PM

So after 9 years one of my low beam bulbs finally burned out. I've done a lot of work on my FRS, but am pretty clueless about headlight options these days. Do I have to use another halogen bulb or can I pop in LED's? Or do LED's require a conversion kit on the 2013? If I can only use halogens again, what's a good long lasting bulb to get?

x808drifter · 11-06-2022, 08:53 AM

If you are asking this question just stick to a regular bulb.

LED's require ALOT of research you need to do.

smg1138 · 11-06-2022, 10:27 AM

Yeah I've been looking into it and it seems like more trouble than it's worth to me. May just try to get the OEM bulbs from Toyota or Subaru. Does anyone know the part number?

Tcoat · 11-06-2022, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by smg1138

Yeah I've been looking into it and it seems like more trouble than it's worth to me. May just try to get the OEM bulbs from Toyota or Subaru. Does anyone know the part number?

The Sylvania bulbs have always treated me well.

Pick one.

https://www.autozone.com/collision-b...scion/frs/2013

LRNAD90 · 11-16-2022, 08:31 AM

Pretty sure the right answer is that same as it is for other platforms that came with Halogen Bulbs. Replace the Halogen Bulb with a Halogen bulb, or replace the whole assembly with one designed for an HID or LED bulb. Otherwise the beam pattern is going to be crap, and you are likely to be scattering a lot of light (glare) into oncoming driver's eyes..

Stick with OSRAM or other well known, European manufactured, bulbs for the best quality..

Appears the replacement is an H11. Here are some threads from Candlepower discussing H11 replacement options..

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/th...1-bulb.344034/

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/th...-bulbs.254193/ (higher output but lower life option that requires some very basic modification)

Dadhawk · 11-16-2022, 11:39 AM

I have LED low beams in my '13, and have had no issues with pattern, and they were definitely an improvement on projection. The hi-beams are a different story. Since they run as DRLs at half power, you need to either turn off the DRLs, or not replace them.

That said I did replace them with LEDs and it really hasn't been an issue in daylight. You definitely need to remember to turn the lights at dusk though.

NLSP · 11-16-2022, 03:19 PM

I've been using these GTR Lighting Ultra 2.0 LED low beams for over a year now with no issues. Love the improved visibility over halogens:

https://www.gtrlighting.com/gtr-ligh...-led-bulbs-h11

For halogens, I've had good success with Sylvania, Philips and Hella with various cars and fitments.

If you want to stick with OEM, the Toyota part number is 90981-13075.

11-05-2022, 06:52 PM	#1
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11-16-2022, 11:39 AM	#6
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x808drifter LMGTFY Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 13 FRS, 91 Miata Location: Lava Town, HI Posts: 2,776 Thanks: 5,561 Thanked 3,646 Times in 1,625 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you are asking this question just stick to a regular bulb. LED's require ALOT of research you need to do.

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smg1138 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S Location: Nashville Posts: 775 Thanks: 968 Thanked 213 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Yeah I've been looking into it and it seems like more trouble than it's worth to me. May just try to get the OEM bulbs from Toyota or Subaru. Does anyone know the part number?

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LRNAD90 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Drives: X5 35d, D90, CX-5 Turbo Location: Maryland Posts: 329 Thanks: 82 Thanked 220 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pretty sure the right answer is that same as it is for other platforms that came with Halogen Bulbs. Replace the Halogen Bulb with a Halogen bulb, or replace the whole assembly with one designed for an HID or LED bulb. Otherwise the beam pattern is going to be crap, and you are likely to be scattering a lot of light (glare) into oncoming driver's eyes.. Stick with OSRAM or other well known, European manufactured, bulbs for the best quality.. Appears the replacement is an H11. Here are some threads from Candlepower discussing H11 replacement options.. https://www.candlepowerforums.com/th...1-bulb.344034/ https://www.candlepowerforums.com/th...-bulbs.254193/ (higher output but lower life option that requires some very basic modification)

11-16-2022, 03:19 PM	#7
NLSP Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2014 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 517 Thanks: 414 Thanked 543 Times in 244 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been using these GTR Lighting Ultra 2.0 LED low beams for over a year now with no issues. Love the improved visibility over halogens: https://www.gtrlighting.com/gtr-ligh...-led-bulbs-h11 For halogens, I've had good success with Sylvania, Philips and Hella with various cars and fitments. If you want to stick with OEM, the Toyota part number is 90981-13075.

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