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by AH-99
Fri Mar 03, 2017 6:42 am
Forum: Kizashi Technical Support & Problem Troubleshooting
Topic: Headlighs (1 side) burnt out 2nd time in 3 yrs. 2012 Kizashi SX
Replies: 15
Views: 13913

Re: Headlighs (1 side) burnt out 2nd time in 3 yrs. 2012 Kizashi SX

Yeah, unfortunately, the Kizashi is known to blow headlight bulbs faster than normal. It also doesn't help that replacing the bulbs often requires the bumper to come off. You can try using long life halogen bulbs but I personally think getting an HID or LED kit is the better solution given these bu...
by AH-99
Fri Mar 03, 2017 6:40 am
Forum: Kizashi Technical Support & Problem Troubleshooting
Topic: Headlighs (1 side) burnt out 2nd time in 3 yrs. 2012 Kizashi SX
Replies: 15
Views: 13913

Re: Headlighs (1 side) burnt out 2nd time in 3 yrs. 2012 Kizashi SX

I've had mine burn out for the second time in a year and overall, I've replaced it somewhere around 6 times. It's not that difficult to remove the bumper to replace it yourself. There's a video under the DIY section. I finally got fed up and took Kuro's advice and put in an HID system. There's a re...
by AH-99
Thu Mar 02, 2017 6:16 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Intermittent Finicky FOB's - Kizashi 2012
Replies: 11
Views: 10443

Re: Intermittent Finicky FOB's - Kizashi 2012

TO LPSISRL: Thanks, I could get in via key of course, but couldn't start car, even when holding FOB right over Start button!. That was the point, of my email, I was stranded!! and even aft getting 2nd FOB, same issue. After waiting another 20 min or so, it started ! I have had this happen few times ...
by AH-99
Wed Mar 01, 2017 11:13 pm
Forum: Kizashi Technical Support & Problem Troubleshooting
Topic: Headlighs (1 side) burnt out 2nd time in 3 yrs. 2012 Kizashi SX
Replies: 15
Views: 13913

Headlighs (1 side) burnt out 2nd time in 3 yrs. 2012 Kizashi SX

My headlight bulbs on left side, have gone again, and this is 2nd time. It requires removal of Bumper to get at bulbs. I had changed all 6 bulbs last time (Daylight, Low, high), on both sides, $250-300 labor to drop bumper (as if it is a Lexus or Mercedes, those cars require removing bumpers !),.. b...
by AH-99
Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:52 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Intermittent Finicky FOB's - Kizashi 2012
Replies: 11
Views: 10443

Re: Intermittent Finicky FOB's - Kizashi 2012

Tx for your reply,...
I have used Duracell and recently Sunbeam. but same results.
I can usually open trunk with FOB, and the passenger door

Is there any way of "resetting" the FOB and receiver in car to re-synch??
by AH-99
Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:46 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Intermittent Finicky FOB's - Kizashi 2012
Replies: 11
Views: 10443

Intermittent Finicky FOB's - Kizashi 2012

The FOB's (both of them) have been intermittent opening/closing the Driver door, and operating Push-Start System. I have changed the battery twice, and recently few mths ago. They worked fine most times, but at random moments the FOB I am carrying doesn't open or close driver door, or won't start th...