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Headlight issue

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by WhoDey78, Dec 6, 2019.

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  1. WhoDey78

    WhoDey78 New Member

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    I have a 2008 Prius with HID headlight bulbs. I just replaced them recently, and the passenger bulb has already failed. I just received the new bulb, and as usual, took care to not touch the glass and installed the new bulb. The bulbs still did not illuminate. I tested the connection that snaps onto the back of the bulb And had proper voltage. Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong?
     
    #1 WhoDey78, Dec 6, 2019
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    Try swapping both bulbs onto the other working side. Then you will know if all three (3) bulbs are good or not
     
    #2 SFO, Dec 7, 2019
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    Your ballast on that side needs to be replaced??? Note, that if your ballast is defective, it can damage a brand new bulb such that you need to replace that also.
     
    #3 dolj, Dec 8, 2019
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    Make and model of the new bulb? Purchased from?
     
    #4 TMR-JWAP, Dec 8, 2019
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    I'm curious how this turned out. I need to replace my '07 Touring headlight bulbs and trying to avoid exorbitant charge.
     
    #5 Chodronish, Jan 6, 2020
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