Broken rear taillight (drivers side)

foohan · 12-07-2003, 06:37 PM

With less than 500 miles on my 2004 black bc, someone broke my left rear taillight (specifically, the clear lens is broken).

Does anyone know how much a replacement unit costs?
Can this part be bought on-line?
Does anyone know if this part can be installed at home?

The damage was limited to the taillight unit (thank goodness).

Thanks, foohan

Mybrid · 12-08-2003, 04:24 PM

:computer: Sorry to hear of your misfortune #-o
I thought I would try to give some help here

First off I can't tell what the cost of a new one is :dontknow:
I'd check with your local toyota dealer for availability,price and part number. Once you have this info you can shop around to see if it is available on the web. :homework:
With a little time and care you should be able to remove and replace the unit at home. :thumbup: [-o<
:

:x-mas:

foohan · 12-09-2003, 10:23 PM

The driver's side rear taillight assembly is $184 at my local Toyota dealer. Bummer.

The installation seems pretty simply.

Don't break your taillights!

**tag** · 12-09-2003, 11:46 PM

How about e-mailing Dianne Whitmire at Carson Toyota?

Bet she'll give you a price for the part (maybe even a deal)......just to keep your dealer honest.

**Danny** · 12-10-2003, 12:54 AM

Is the lens not a seperate piece from the whole assembly? I would also email Dianne at Carson Toyota - they are known to sell parts at very good deals to boards like these.

Not sure if she's joined back up over here yet, or not.

Mybrid · 12-11-2003, 07:43 PM

:cussing: :guns: TOYOTA :cussing:
:computer: I just spent some time to see if your part would appear online. :tomato: :crazyeyes:
No such luck, '04 PRIUS do not appear online. It maybe that you could do some phone calls if you so want. Just do a search online for Toyota Parts to get some phone #'s and give some a call, I'd look for places that sell factory parts. My guess will be that by the time you pay S&H charges you will not save much if any.
Hope this may help and good luck!

12-07-2003, 06:37 PM	#1
foohan Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Broken rear taillight (drivers side) With less than 500 miles on my 2004 black bc, someone broke my left rear taillight (specifically, the clear lens is broken). Does anyone know how much a replacement unit costs? Can this part be bought on-line? Does anyone know if this part can be installed at home? The damage was limited to the taillight unit (thank goodness). Thanks, foohan

12-10-2003, 12:54 AM	#5
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 4,592 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 26 Times in 8 Posts TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 25	Is the lens not a seperate piece from the whole assembly? I would also email Dianne at Carson Toyota - they are known to sell parts at very good deals to boards like these. Not sure if she's joined back up over here yet, or not. __________________ PriusChat Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $990 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875 : HeatShield SunShades : BT Tech Stiffening Plate : All other Prius Accessories

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12-08-2003, 04:24 PM	#2
Mybrid Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calieforniee Posts: 107 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	:computer: Sorry to hear of your misfortune #-o I thought I would try to give some help here First off I can't tell what the cost of a new one is :dontknow: I'd check with your local toyota dealer for availability,price and part number. Once you have this info you can shop around to see if it is available on the web. :homework: With a little time and care you should be able to remove and replace the unit at home. :thumbup: [-o< : :x-mas:

12-09-2003, 10:23 PM	#3
foohan Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The driver's side rear taillight assembly is $184 at my local Toyota dealer. Bummer. The installation seems pretty simply. Don't break your taillights!

12-09-2003, 11:46 PM	#4
tag Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,527 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	How about e-mailing Dianne Whitmire at Carson Toyota? Bet she'll give you a price for the part (maybe even a deal)......just to keep your dealer honest.

12-11-2003, 07:43 PM	#6
Mybrid Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calieforniee Posts: 107 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	:cussing: :guns: TOYOTA :cussing: :computer: I just spent some time to see if your part would appear online. :tomato: :crazyeyes: No such luck, '04 PRIUS do not appear online. It maybe that you could do some phone calls if you so want. Just do a search online for Toyota Parts to get some phone #'s and give some a call, I'd look for places that sell factory parts. My guess will be that by the time you pay S&H charges you will not save much if any. Hope this may help and good luck!