crashed -- HID headlight issue

san mateo · 07-10-2006, 07:33 PM

(total newbie here)

i just bought a slightly crashed 2005 package 6, which i believe has HID headlights, and which i am exciting about getting running and using. the driver's side headlamp is crunched beyond repair. looking on ebay, etc., i see the non-HID headlights are available, while the HID ones are not. but replacement HID bulbs abound on these same fora.

(1) can i just buy the non-HID headlight assembly, and put the HID bulbs in it?
(2) more to the point: what is the cheapest and best method of replacing the headlight assembly?

any assistance greatly appreciated!

galaxee · 07-10-2006, 07:46 PM

you can be sure you have HIDs by looking for a yellow warning sticker right behind the assy under the hood.

it sounds like you'll need a new housing but not a new assy, check out autobeyours.com, they have some scrapped prius parts. you can use the computer you've got in there and get a new bulb if needed too.

san mateo · 07-10-2006, 07:56 PM

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you can be sure you have HIDs by looking for a yellow warning sticker right behind the assy under the hood.

it sounds like you'll need a new housing but not a new assy, check out autobeyours.com, they have some scrapped prius parts. you can use the computer you've got in there and get a new bulb if needed too.
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thanks for the pointers; i think i should wait until the manual CD i ordered off ebay shows up so i know the difference between an "assembly" and a "housing", and why a computer has anything to do with headlights

KTPhil · 07-10-2006, 08:45 PM

HID lamps are leveled using info from a sensor on the rear axle. Halogens are mechanically-aimed only.

san mateo · 07-10-2006, 08:50 PM

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HID lamps are leveled using info from a sensor on the rear axle. Halogens are mechanically-aimed only.
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cool! is this because they are more focussed and need better aiming? or just more expensive and have high-tech aiming bundled?

**Tideland Prius** · 07-10-2006, 09:56 PM

Because they're bright and if not aimed properly, blinding to oncoming traffic.

RichBoy · 07-11-2006, 04:29 PM

you got ALOT of fender poundin to do, and alot of wrench turnin, part orderin and on and on & on before you get it back (if ever) to orginal factory specs

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07-10-2006, 07:33 PM	#1
san mateo Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	(total newbie here) i just bought a slightly crashed 2005 package 6, which i believe has HID headlights, and which i am exciting about getting running and using. the driver's side headlamp is crunched beyond repair. looking on ebay, etc., i see the non-HID headlights are available, while the HID ones are not. but replacement HID bulbs abound on these same fora. (1) can i just buy the non-HID headlight assembly, and put the HID bulbs in it? (2) more to the point: what is the cheapest and best method of replacing the headlight assembly? any assistance greatly appreciated!

07-10-2006, 07:46 PM	#2
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,081 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 21	you can be sure you have HIDs by looking for a yellow warning sticker right behind the assy under the hood. it sounds like you'll need a new housing but not a new assy, check out autobeyours.com, they have some scrapped prius parts. you can use the computer you've got in there and get a new bulb if needed too.

07-10-2006, 08:45 PM	#4
KTPhil Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,213 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	HID lamps are leveled using info from a sensor on the rear axle. Halogens are mechanically-aimed only.

07-10-2006, 09:56 PM	#6
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,920 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Because they're bright and if not aimed properly, blinding to oncoming traffic.

07-11-2006, 04:29 PM	#7
RichBoy Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 189 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	you got ALOT of fender poundin to do, and alot of wrench turnin, part orderin and on and on & on before you get it back (if ever) to orginal factory specs