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Bad Headlights -Gen II

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by swampchick, Sep 28, 2009.

  1. swampchick

    swampchick New Member

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    I have a 2008 Prius w/premium headlights. The lo-beam is awful. After checking them with a leveling test at the dealer, I am told that nothing can be done to improve the lo-beam coverage. I am wondering if anyone else has this problem? Are there good after-market light kits that can be used for this problem?
     
    #1 swampchick, Sep 28, 2009
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    I assume you have HID lights. They can be adjusted upwards by you or the dealer. Just don't go too far or you'll get flashed by oncoming traffic.
     
    #2 firepa63, Sep 28, 2009
  3. swampchick

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    Yes, I do have HID lights. Dealer claims that they are adjusted as high as they are designed to go. Lo-beam is still not very good. I often drive w/hi-beam on and seldom get flashed by on-coming drivers. Are you aware of any after market lights?
     
    #3 swampchick, Sep 28, 2009
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    No aftermarket lights... If you do a search on PriusChat, there are instrutions as to how you can adjust your lights higher. With the Prius, there is a severe cutoff with the headlights that takes some getting use to.
     
    #4 firepa63, Sep 28, 2009
  5. swampchick

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    I took the car into the dealer today for the 3rd time. This time, they opened up the hood on the spot, took a screwdriver and made a few adjustments on the spot. We'll see how the lights look on the road tonight. Why they did not do this before is a mystery. Lazy perhaps.
     
    #5 swampchick, Sep 29, 2009
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Let us know if there is an improvement.
     
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  7. KTPhil

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    They are easy to adjust yourself.

    Also, check that the auto-leveling sensor and motor are working correctly.
     
    #7 KTPhil, Oct 2, 2009
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    You need an 8 mm wrench to adjust. Tighten to drop beam, loosen to raise beam
     
    #8 lenjack, Oct 3, 2009
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    I hate it when that happens. There sure are some fat ugly people out there. :eek:
     
    #9 jburns, Oct 3, 2009
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