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$ 156 low beam headlight bulb

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Jasonsprite, Feb 14, 2011.

  1. Jasonsprite

    Jasonsprite Junior Member

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    I bought my 2010 prius in June 2009. 31000 mile later my passenger side low beam head light bulb goes out. First I dint think that the bulb would be covered under the 3y/36000 warranty. I called the dealers part department to find out to my shock :eek: the the tiny bulb would cost $ 156.00 (part only) .looks like a simple DIY install according to the OM.
    The parts guy was nice enough to let me know that it would be covered under the warranty :). So i dint have to pay anything this time.

    However $ 156 for a small bulb sounds ridicules to me. My prius will be out of warranty in just another 5ooo miles.

    i love my prius.
     
    #1 Jasonsprite, Feb 14, 2011
  2. LoveMyPriusIII

    LoveMyPriusIII New Member

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    Please tell me this isn't true. That would be absolutely ridiculous.
     
    #2 LoveMyPriusIII, Feb 14, 2011
  3. Paul58

    Paul58 Mileage Miser

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    Well, you could have converted both low beam bulbs to HIDs for less than half that! You sure they weren't quoting the price of the entire headlight assembly?
     
    #3 Paul58, Feb 14, 2011
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  4. Jasonsprite

    Jasonsprite Junior Member

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    ya i thought he was makeing a mistake and asked him to re-check a couple of times.
     
    #4 Jasonsprite, Feb 14, 2011
  5. wick1ert

    wick1ert Senior Member

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    Unless you had the model with the LED headlights (which you don't by your profile info), the healights can be had for about $20 for a pair at Pepboys. It's simple as pie to remove & install the new one. The passenger side is a little more involved, as you have to remove a bolt and lift the intake hose out of the way.

    I recommend going the HID route, but that's my personal preference.
     
    #5 wick1ert, Feb 14, 2011
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