Can I Replace HID Headlights with Standard Headlights?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Cephyr13, Jan 13, 2016.

Tags:
  1. Cephyr13

    Cephyr13 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2016
    7
    0
    0
    Location:
    Dallas, TX
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    I'm looking to buy a 2008 Prius and found that the HIDs are crazy-expensive to have fixed if they go out. If I come across a good deal on a Prius and it has HIDs, I'd like to get it, but only if I can change out the HID headlights with the standard headlights.

    Is that possible?

    If so, how expensive is it?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 Cephyr13, Jan 13, 2016
  2. LamboGuy

    LamboGuy Junior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2015
    53
    21
    0
    Location:
    92008
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    II
    #2 LamboGuy, Jan 14, 2016
  3. Cephyr13

    Cephyr13 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2016
    7
    0
    0
    Location:
    Dallas, TX
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Thanks.

    I've seen where several Prius owners have had to pay around $2,000 to have their HIDs fixed. There's some weird issue with them that effects a pretty decent percentage of the second gen models. If I get a second gen with HIDs, I'll just replace them with halogens if the module breaks. That's a reasonably cheap solution.
     
    #3 Cephyr13, Jan 14, 2016
  4. M in KC

    M in KC Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2014
    358
    106
    0
    Location:
    KC, MO
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    Cephyr13, I don't think the HID to non-HID is quite that simply. I looked into doing this last winter after my wife slayed a deer with the PRI, requiring a new headlight to be purchased. From my limited research it can be done but there are wiring differences between the HID and non HID wiring looms. There was a hybrid shop in South Dakota that had the electrical work around from HID to non-HID as I recall. I needed to return our PRI to service as quick as possible after the accident so I didn't chase this idea any further at the time.
     
    #4 M in KC, Jan 19, 2016
  5. Cephyr13

    Cephyr13 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2016
    7
    0
    0
    Location:
    Dallas, TX
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Interesting. Good to know. That's what I figured since no one had talked about using this as a workaround to replacing the HID module or headlights. Thanks.
     
    #5 Cephyr13, Jan 19, 2016
  6. M in KC

    M in KC Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2014
    358
    106
    0
    Location:
    KC, MO
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    Yup, otherwise I bet factory HIDs would be a rarity as these vehicle age. Again this is a doable conversion it's just not a plug-n-play conversion like so many others.
     
    #6 M in KC, Jan 21, 2016
  7. OGGIE50

    OGGIE50 Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2014
    94
    42
    0
    Location:
    San Diego
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    #7 OGGIE50, Jan 31, 2016
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)