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Check your tail lights!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by brick, Oct 17, 2009.

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  1. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    I've only had to replace the bulbs on the last two vehicles (we've had 4 Toyotas. 5 now incl. the 2010). The 2002 Camry burned out all 3 brake lights starting from the left and came a complete circle (so 4 bulbs replaced). The Prius only had the left taillight go out.

    You have a Gen 2 thus the LEDs are only for the brakelights. The taillights are standard 168/194 bulbs as you've discovered.
     
    #21 Tideland Prius, Dec 1, 2009
  2. auricchio

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    Never heard that before. It's very logical, but I wouldn't bet the farm that all cars are wired that way.
     
    #22 auricchio, Dec 2, 2009
  3. tedroberts

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    My 2005 Prius has decided to start burning through front driver side parking bulbs. I just put in my third one in a month. I'm going to hope the first package of replacement bulbs I purchased were bad. Bought another set at a different store but they are the same brand!
    Has anyone else burned through multiple parking lights?
     
    #23 tedroberts, Dec 27, 2009
  4. Tideland Prius

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    Nope. We've only gone through taillights (Camry and Prius)
     
    #24 Tideland Prius, Dec 29, 2009
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    Question:

    What bulbs are the toyota dealers supposed to replace for free,
    head light or tail light bulbs or both?
     
    #25 ski.dive, Dec 30, 2009
  6. pekemo

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    Good advice, but it's a hard habit to get into. My lazy man's way to check lights and turn signals: when I'm in tight traffic at a stop light I'll hit the turn signals and brake briefly, and look for the reflection on the cars in front and behind. Works best using pickup trucks with chromed bumpers.
     
    #26 pekemo, Dec 30, 2009
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    Weird, both my tail lights went out recently (seen 3 winters with no problems). Drove up to dealership on new years eve and service techs were up front at check in...he told me to just buy 2 bulbs in the service store and he installed them for me for free (cost me $3). Now they are super bright. Glad the cops didnt pull me mover
    thanks
     
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