HID headlight replacement

number5 · 04-03-2008, 10:29 AM

Hi, this is my first post but the forum for my truck is so helpful, I'm sure this one will be too. I just dropped my 2005 Prius off at the dealer to get the headlight fixed - he called back to say that the bulb was an HID bulb and the replacement would be just under $500!! Is that possible?! or, is this guy trying to take me for a ride? Thanks, Lock

Winston · 04-03-2008, 10:59 AM

I didn't know that HID headlights were availible on a 2005?!?!

Anyway, I would try some online parts houses to check thier prices.

metrotpn.com

rockauto.com

firepa63 · 04-03-2008, 11:15 AM

Yes HIDs were available for 05s and 04s as well.

There have been a number of issues with premature failure of the HIDs for 05 and 06 Prius. I would make every attempt to have Toyota pick up the charge. I would also file a complaint on IVOQ - File a Complaint

Search this site and you will see what others have done to have Toyota pick up the cost or a portion of it.

number5 · 04-03-2008, 11:22 AM

Thanks - I've been searching this site for info, and it seems I'm not alone in having trouble with the headlights. But, Man!, I cannot get over how much that dealer wanted to fix the thing. I've also been trying to figure out if it'd be covered under warranty, but I haven't had much luck sleuthing out a site which could tell me. Best, Lock

number5 · 04-03-2008, 02:27 PM

My wife just told me that our prius is a 2004, not an '05.... oops

N3FOL · 04-04-2008, 04:27 PM

Why in the world is it so expensive to replace a HID lamp? Perhaps there is more problem than just a burnt out lamp.

priusguru · 04-04-2008, 10:26 PM

It is not just a abulb but also a balast pretty much like the one for fluorescent lighting in your home

N3FOL · 04-05-2008, 12:03 PM

I hope those HID ballasts are included in the 3 year factory warranty as well as in the extended warranty. They sure are not cheap to replace.

stealth junkie · 06-20-2008, 05:01 AM

help toyota!
these lights kill me
and my insurance is gonna scream as Ive complaned to dealer that a new car shouldn't have to be fixed by ME!
$800 dollars!
christ al mighty!
there goes my savings from 56.9 mpg!
Im going to see if some bulbs I got Got for $9.99 on ebay will work!
just wait til the next survey comez to me from Toy-ota!
now I see I have to worry about a ballast ?
Christ all mighty again................

patsparks · 06-20-2008, 05:29 AM

You will get these fancy smancy lights, I got candles in baked bean cans on my Prius, standard on all Aussie Prius.

04-03-2008, 10:29 AM	#1
number5 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	HID headlight replacement Hi, this is my first post but the forum for my truck is so helpful, I'm sure this one will be too. I just dropped my 2005 Prius off at the dealer to get the headlight fixed - he called back to say that the bulb was an HID bulb and the replacement would be just under $500!! Is that possible?! or, is this guy trying to take me for a ride? Thanks, Lock

04-03-2008, 10:59 AM	#2
Winston Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 578 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 0	Re: HID headlight replacement I didn't know that HID headlights were availible on a 2005?!?! Anyway, I would try some online parts houses to check thier prices. metrotpn.com rockauto.com

04-03-2008, 11:15 AM	#3
firepa63 Senior Citizen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 929 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 39 Posts Friends: 0	Re: HID headlight replacement Yes HIDs were available for 05s and 04s as well. There have been a number of issues with premature failure of the HIDs for 05 and 06 Prius. I would make every attempt to have Toyota pick up the charge. I would also file a complaint on IVOQ - File a Complaint Search this site and you will see what others have done to have Toyota pick up the cost or a portion of it.

04-03-2008, 11:22 AM	#4
number5 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: HID headlight replacement Thanks - I've been searching this site for info, and it seems I'm not alone in having trouble with the headlights. But, Man!, I cannot get over how much that dealer wanted to fix the thing. I've also been trying to figure out if it'd be covered under warranty, but I haven't had much luck sleuthing out a site which could tell me. Best, Lock

04-03-2008, 02:27 PM	#5
number5 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: HID headlight replacement My wife just told me that our prius is a 2004, not an '05.... oops

04-04-2008, 04:27 PM	#6
N3FOL Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 791 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: HID headlight replacement Why in the world is it so expensive to replace a HID lamp? Perhaps there is more problem than just a burnt out lamp.

04-04-2008, 10:26 PM	#7
priusguru Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hollywood, California Posts: 18 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: HID headlight replacement It is not just a abulb but also a balast pretty much like the one for fluorescent lighting in your home

04-05-2008, 12:03 PM	#8
N3FOL Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 791 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: HID headlight replacement I hope those HID ballasts are included in the 3 year factory warranty as well as in the extended warranty. They sure are not cheap to replace.

06-20-2008, 05:01 AM	#9
stealth junkie JR member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South central valley Posts: 6 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: HID headlight replacement help toyota! these lights kill me and my insurance is gonna scream as Ive complaned to dealer that a new car shouldn't have to be fixed by ME! $800 dollars! christ al mighty! there goes my savings from 56.9 mpg! Im going to see if some bulbs I got Got for $9.99 on ebay will work! just wait til the next survey comez to me from Toy-ota! now I see I have to worry about a ballast ? Christ all mighty again................

06-20-2008, 05:29 AM	#10
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 9,235 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 127 Thanked 184 Times in 142 Posts Friends: 33	Re: HID headlight replacement You will get these fancy smancy lights, I got candles in baked bean cans on my Prius, standard on all Aussie Prius.