TSB-0030-08 Rev1 HID Headlight System - Diagnostic Tips

galaxee · 05-16-2008, 06:44 PM

The following bulletin is a supplement to the Repair Manual and provides diagnostics tips for troubleshooting “Low Beam Does Not Turn On (One Side)”.

windstrings · 07-16-2008, 07:56 PM

That bulletin seems to be for low beam issues... which in the case of the Prius, would be physical movement problems of the reflector that moves when you switch it from high to low.
They later say the ECU seldom needs replaced that is most often the bulb... it almost seems the person who wrote this service bulletin either said what they meant' to say very confusing or they didn't really know what they were talking about?

They do mention issues with flickering but it doesn't seem to be tied to low beam issues.

they also say its not a warranty issue?.... seems the whole thing is a mess... they are saying things without saying anything concrete or conclusive... does anyone else feel this way or is it I'm just cranky at the end of a long day?

07-16-2008, 07:56 PM	#2
windstrings Certified Prius Breeder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,300 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 2 Thanked 80 Times in 67 Posts Friends: 4	Re: TSB-0030-08 Rev1 HID Headlight System - Diagnostic Tips That bulletin seems to be for low beam issues... which in the case of the Prius, would be physical movement problems of the reflector that moves when you switch it from high to low. They later say the ECU seldom needs replaced that is most often the bulb... it almost seems the person who wrote this service bulletin either said what they meant' to say very confusing or they didn't really know what they were talking about? They do mention issues with flickering but it doesn't seem to be tied to low beam issues. they also say its not a warranty issue?.... seems the whole thing is a mess... they are saying things without saying anything concrete or conclusive... does anyone else feel this way or is it I'm just cranky at the end of a long day? __________________ Alan ________________________ 2010 Blue Ribbon Metallic IV with Bisque leather...."My Blue Baby" And my "other" cars...... 2006 Barcelona Red Prius Pkg #8 with Bisque leather.... Yea Baby, Yea! "The Hot Tamale" 2006 Silver Pine Mica Pkg#8 with Bisque leather.... "The Mint Julip" 2006 Mods so far: 1. Coastal EV switch 2. BT stiffening Plate 3.Zaino "the works" 4. Heat Shield "from Canvas Works" 5. Magnetic Oil plugs - Yes they work and you want them! 6. Speed sensor now switched!

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