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Replacing HID Headlight Assemblies with Halogen? Has anyone successfully done this

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by lmyers, Jul 5, 2013.

  1. nicholas_wolf117

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    Can you let me know if this is able to be done I have an 04 prius and I don't wanna pay the $1500 to fix both of this
     
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    Can you read a wiring diagram? as I can supply this showing both systems, and help with interpretation . It is not a particularly difficult thing to change the wiring from HID to halogen bulbs. I can help with instructions to complete the work.

    John (Britprius)
     
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    I belive I can read it for the most part and that would be awesome
     
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    Have sent you a PM (Private message)
     
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    Thanks for your post! I am thinking the same fix for my 07 headlights. Did you remove the front reflector when adding the halogen bulb?
     
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    John,
    Would you be so kind as to send us the wiring diagram also?
    We have a 2008 Prius with HID headlights that we'd like to replace with Halogen.
    Any advice would be welcomed.
     
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    Alright so I've been reading up and I think I understand how this all works, but I may be wrong. I have a 2007 with the HID's. Long story short I am wondering if I can get a HALOGEN TYPE headlight fixture with aftermarket HID bulbs an ballasts, or do I NEED the HID TYPE headlight fixture? I just am unclear if the correct type lies with the ballast's and bulbs themselves or with the assembly?

    Examples of what I'm looking at:

    "HID TYPE" HERE

    "WITHOUT HID TYPE" HERE

    And then I will just buy and install these with whichever assembly I get (which I know work with the original assembly because I've already installed them previously)

    What I really would like is this (I think)... This says it is "halogen type" but it comes with HID ballasts and bulbs... I hope this all makes sense.

    If anyone can help clarify that would be sweet.
     
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    You need the HID type for HID bulbs. The reflector itself is different.
     
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