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2010 Prius V headlight question

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by rickkop, Oct 14, 2010.

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  1. Kore971

    Kore971 PEDD-CESC

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    I wouldn't worry about it too much, LEDs are very reliable since there is no actual 'filament' to burn out, it will probably last, if not outlast the life of your car...
     
    #21 Kore971, May 12, 2011
  2. WE0H

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    A LED should out last your life if they are not over heated or run over the manufacturers current rating.
    Other things that can make a LED light assembly fail is poor soldering that opens up from vibration. Honestly, I would have no concerns ;)

    Does anyone know what MCD figure the LED's in the Prius headlamps are? LED's come in various colors and brightness levels (MCD). If a person could get a pair of headlamp assemblies dirt cheep, they could be modified to use additional LED's or LED's with a higher brightness (MCD) figure. To find those assemblies at any reasonable price could be interesting :confused:

    Mike
     
    #22 WE0H, May 12, 2011
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