Possible to replace HID bulbs with halogen?

Prius Maximus · 12-14-2008, 03:11 PM

My '04 HID bulbs are getting pretty dim. I also need new tires and recently had a few other major expenses, so I don't want to spend the money on HID bulbs. I was curious if it is possible to pull the HID bulbs and replace them with halogens. Anybody have any experience or thoughts on this?

Patrick Wong · 12-14-2008, 04:16 PM

Won't be easy; you'll also have to rip out the electronics that power the bulbs and install new bulb sockets and wiring.

thedutchtouch · 12-14-2008, 04:17 PM

i'm sure someone with halogen headlights would swap the entire headlight housings with you, allowing you to do this, but really its rather pointless, new HID bulbs do cost 4x as much as halogens, but should also last much longer, be brighter, etc.

(short answer- no)

Boo · 12-14-2008, 05:29 PM

Windstrings, Bruceha 2000 and I think others seem satisfied with the inexpensive HID replacement bulbs bought from eBay:

http://priuschat.com/forums/care-mai...-06-prius.html

I think Windstrings bought his 2 for $69 bulbs from this eBay seller:

Search results for Lighting, Lamps & Accessories 4300K HID Xenon D4R in Car & Truck Parts & Accessories

And here's a link to Bruceha 2000's excellent HID installation photos with step by step instructions:

PriusChat Forums - bruceha_2000's Album: 2004 Prius HID bulb Replacement

If I were in your shoes, I'd try the eBay bulbs first. $69 is a lot cheaper than the $600 - $700 charged by Toyota dealers for the bulbs alone.

Prius Maximus · 12-14-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boo

Windstrings, Bruceha 2000 and I think others seem satisfied with the inexpensive HID replacement bulbs bought from eBay:

http://priuschat.com/forums/care-mai...-06-prius.html

I think Windstrings bought his 2 for $69 bulbs from this eBay seller:

Search results for Lighting, Lamps & Accessories 4300K HID Xenon D4R in Car & Truck Parts & Accessories

And here's a link to Bruceha 2000's excellent HID installation photos with step by step instructions:

PriusChat Forums - bruceha_2000's Album: 2004 Prius HID bulb Replacement

If I were in your shoes, I'd try the eBay bulbs first. $69 is a lot cheaper than the $600 - $700 charged by Toyota dealers for the bulbs alone.

I'll try the ebay route. Thanks. That does save a lot of money. After having a 60' tree cut down along side my house and getting my crawlspace concreted, even the toyota bulbs sound cheap....

Boo · 12-14-2008, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prius Maximus

I'll try the ebay route. Thanks. That does save a lot of money. After having a 60' tree cut down along side my house and getting my crawlspace concreted, even the toyota bulbs sound cheap....

Make sure you get the right replacement size (check your owner's manual).

-- Windstrings got D4R for his 2006 Prius.

-- Bruceha 2000 got D2R for his 2004 Prius.

Boo · 12-14-2008, 10:13 PM

Searching for and looking at some of the older HID posts, I'm not sure that Bruceha 2000 got his replacement D2R HID bulbs from eBay for his 2004 Prius.

But here's a link to D2R HID bulbs from the same eBay seller that Windstrings got his D4R bulbs:

eBay Motors: NEW 4300K HID 35W Xenon OEM Replacement Bulbs D2R (item 260300158622 end time Jan-11-09 16:51:31 PST)

You might want to PM Bruceha 2000 for advice or to ask him where he got his replacement D2R HID bulbs for his 2004 Prius.

12-14-2008, 03:11 PM	#1
Prius Maximus Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northeastern IL Posts: 216 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Possible to replace HID bulbs with halogen? My '04 HID bulbs are getting pretty dim. I also need new tires and recently had a few other major expenses, so I don't want to spend the money on HID bulbs. I was curious if it is possible to pull the HID bulbs and replace them with halogens. Anybody have any experience or thoughts on this?

12-14-2008, 04:16 PM	#2
Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 9,145 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: #3 Thanks: 364 Thanked 1,786 Times in 1,422 Posts Friends: 59	Re: Possible to replace HID bulbs with halogen? Won't be easy; you'll also have to rip out the electronics that power the bulbs and install new bulb sockets and wiring.

12-14-2008, 04:17 PM	#3
thedutchtouch prius is my SUV Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 175 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Possible to replace HID bulbs with halogen? i'm sure someone with halogen headlights would swap the entire headlight housings with you, allowing you to do this, but really its rather pointless, new HID bulbs do cost 4x as much as halogens, but should also last much longer, be brighter, etc. (short answer- no)

12-14-2008, 05:29 PM	#4
Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Flushing, NY Posts: 5,086 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: #2 Thanks: 337 Thanked 602 Times in 315 Posts Friends: 24	Re: Possible to replace HID bulbs with halogen? Windstrings, Bruceha 2000 and I think others seem satisfied with the inexpensive HID replacement bulbs bought from eBay: http://priuschat.com/forums/care-mai...-06-prius.html I think Windstrings bought his 2 for $69 bulbs from this eBay seller: Search results for Lighting, Lamps & Accessories 4300K HID Xenon D4R in Car & Truck Parts & Accessories And here's a link to Bruceha 2000's excellent HID installation photos with step by step instructions: PriusChat Forums - bruceha_2000's Album: 2004 Prius HID bulb Replacement If I were in your shoes, I'd try the eBay bulbs first. $69 is a lot cheaper than the $600 - $700 charged by Toyota dealers for the bulbs alone. __________________ Best regards, Tom 07 Magnetic Gray #2 - GY TripleTreds 195/60R15, BT Tech Strut Tower Brace, BT Tech Stiffening Plate, Philips X-Treme Power Headlights, Webasto 4300 Sunroof, Sharkfin Antenna, Chrome Wheel Covers, Chrome Door Handles, BumperDefender.com Bumper Guard Strips, Body Side Moldings, Rear Bumper Protector, NoBump.com License Plate Screw Bumpers, Bumper Bully, Australian Merino Sheepskin Seat Covers, Leather Steering Wheel Cover, Leather Center Console Cover, Center-Hump Litter Basket, Non-Slip Pads, Dalmatian Bobble Heads.

12-14-2008, 10:13 PM	#7
Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Flushing, NY Posts: 5,086 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: #2 Thanks: 337 Thanked 602 Times in 315 Posts Friends: 24	Re: Possible to replace HID bulbs with halogen? Searching for and looking at some of the older HID posts, I'm not sure that Bruceha 2000 got his replacement D2R HID bulbs from eBay for his 2004 Prius. But here's a link to D2R HID bulbs from the same eBay seller that Windstrings got his D4R bulbs: eBay Motors: NEW 4300K HID 35W Xenon OEM Replacement Bulbs D2R (item 260300158622 end time Jan-11-09 16:51:31 PST) You might want to PM Bruceha 2000 for advice or to ask him where he got his replacement D2R HID bulbs for his 2004 Prius.

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