Fog lights Cracked

fulostix · 11-14-2005, 09:27 AM

It seems as if one of my fog lights are cracked, probably from debris on the NJ turnpike. Does anyone know if I am going to have to replace the entire fog light or just the front glass piece of the fog light??

naterprius · 11-14-2005, 10:19 AM

The entire light. I found one online for under $90.

I need one too. I had clear bra put on them to try to help, but one of them cracked anyway.

Nate

fulostix · 11-14-2005, 10:20 AM

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Originally posted by naterprius@Nov 14 2005, 11:19 AM
The entire light. I found one online for under $90.

I need one too. I had clear bra put on them to try to help, but one of them cracked anyway.

Nate

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How much are the fog lights if you go to the dealer to get one??...and do you know the toyota part number for it?

Marlin · 11-14-2005, 10:33 AM

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Originally posted by fulostix@Nov 14 2005, 10:27 AM
It seems as if one of my fog lights are cracked, probably from debris on the NJ turnpike. Does anyone know if I am going to have to replace the entire fog light or just the front glass piece of the fog light??

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This may not have been due to road debris. Apparently cracked fog lights are somewhat common on the Prius without any sign of impact. Some have even managed to get them replaced under warrenty.

Check out these threads:
http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=8879
http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=8047

**Tideland Prius** · 11-14-2005, 04:54 PM

If you can show they cracked due to heat, you can get it replaced under warranty.

jeff1802 · 08-29-2007, 07:15 PM

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It seems as if one of my fog lights are cracked, probably from debris on the NJ turnpike. Does anyone know if I am going to have to replace the entire fog light or just the front glass piece of the fog light??
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You only need to replace the fog light housing and lens, it is one piece. That's the good news, the bad news the unit costs $120, just bought one today. I have the same problem, cracked lens, failed state safety inspection. Owners manual states to go to the dealer to change the unit and/or bulb. I work on helicopters and like most guys, first I will try it myself, then once I have broken something I will go to the dealership. Good luck.

jeff

Skwyre7 · 08-30-2007, 09:55 AM

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... I have the same problem, cracked lens, failed state safety inspection...
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Interesting. Mine has been cracked for three years and it's passed inspection twice in that time. One dealership told me it wouldn't pass inspection. So I had it inspected at another dealership. I don't turn my fog lights on anymore. I guess if they were on during the inspection, they would fail. But since they're off, they get overlooked. [shrugs shoulders]

jayman · 09-02-2007, 01:32 PM

Not sure why Toyota uses glass lenses. I fashioned rock guards for mine and they still cracked. I just ignore them now.

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11-14-2005, 09:27 AM	#1
fulostix Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 41 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	It seems as if one of my fog lights are cracked, probably from debris on the NJ turnpike. Does anyone know if I am going to have to replace the entire fog light or just the front glass piece of the fog light??

11-14-2005, 10:19 AM	#2
naterprius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,831 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	The entire light. I found one online for under $90. I need one too. I had clear bra put on them to try to help, but one of them cracked anyway. Nate

11-14-2005, 04:54 PM	#5
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,628 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 345 Times in 244 Posts Friends: 23	If you can show they cracked due to heat, you can get it replaced under warranty.

09-02-2007, 01:32 PM	#8
jayman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 11,564 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 35 Thanked 185 Times in 168 Posts Friends: 12	Not sure why Toyota uses glass lenses. I fashioned rock guards for mine and they still cracked. I just ignore them now.