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HID headlight replacement

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by number5, Apr 3, 2008.

  1. number5

    number5 New Member

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    this is my first post but the forum for my truck is so helpful, I'm sure this one will be too. I just dropped my 2005 Prius off at the dealer to get the headlight fixed - he called back to say that the bulb was an HID bulb and the replacement would be just under $500!! Is that possible?! or, is this guy trying to take me for a ride? Thanks, Lock
     
    #1 number5, Apr 3, 2008
  2. Winston

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    I didn't know that HID headlights were availible on a 2005?!?!

    Anyway, I would try some online parts houses to check thier prices.

    metrotpn.com

    rockauto.com
     
    #2 Winston, Apr 3, 2008
  3. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Yes HIDs were available for 05s and 04s as well.

    There have been a number of issues with premature failure of the HIDs for 05 and 06 Prius. I would make every attempt to have Toyota pick up the charge. I would also file a complaint on IVOQ - File a Complaint

    Search this site and you will see what others have done to have Toyota pick up the cost or a portion of it.
     
    #3 firepa63, Apr 3, 2008
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    Thanks - I've been searching this site for info, and it seems I'm not alone in having trouble with the headlights. But, Man!, I cannot get over how much that dealer wanted to fix the thing. I've also been trying to figure out if it'd be covered under warranty, but I haven't had much luck sleuthing out a site which could tell me. Best, Lock
     
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    number5 New Member

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    My wife just told me that our prius is a 2004, not an '05.... oops
     
    #5 number5, Apr 3, 2008
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    Why in the world is it so expensive to replace a HID lamp? Perhaps there is more problem than just a burnt out lamp.
     
    #6 N3FOL, Apr 4, 2008
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    It is not just a abulb but also a balast pretty much like the one for fluorescent lighting in your home
     
    #7 priusguru, Apr 4, 2008
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    I hope those HID ballasts are included in the 3 year factory warranty as well as in the extended warranty. They sure are not cheap to replace.
     
    #8 N3FOL, Apr 5, 2008
  9. stealth junkie

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    help toyota!
    these lights kill me
    and my insurance is gonna scream as Ive complaned to dealer that a new car shouldn't have to be fixed by ME!
    $800 dollars!
    christ al mighty!
    there goes my savings from 56.9 mpg!
    Im going to see if some bulbs I got Got for $9.99 on ebay will work!
    just wait til the next survey comez to me from Toy-ota!
    now I see I have to worry about a ballast ?
    Christ all mighty again................
     
    #9 stealth junkie, Jun 20, 2008
  10. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    You will get these fancy smancy lights, I got candles in baked bean cans on my Prius, standard on all Aussie Prius. :D
     
    #10 patsparks, Jun 20, 2008
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