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Broken rear taillight (drivers side)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by foohan, Dec 7, 2003.

  1. foohan

    foohan New Member

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    With less than 500 miles on my 2004 black bc, someone broke my left rear taillight (specifically, the clear lens is broken).

    Does anyone know how much a replacement unit costs?
    Can this part be bought on-line?
    Does anyone know if this part can be installed at home?

    The damage was limited to the taillight unit (thank goodness).

    Thanks, foohan
     
    #1 foohan, Dec 7, 2003
  2. Mybrid

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    :wave: :computer: Sorry to hear of your misfortune #-o
    I thought I would try to give some help here :angel:
    First off I can't tell what the cost of a new one is :dontknow:
    I'd check with your local toyota dealer for availability,price and part number. Once you have this info you can shop around to see if it is available on the web. :homework:
    With a little time and care you should be able to remove and replace the unit at home. :thumbup: [-o<
    ::D :x-mas:
     
    #2 Mybrid, Dec 8, 2003
  3. foohan

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    The driver's side rear taillight assembly is $184 at my local Toyota dealer. Bummer.

    The installation seems pretty simply.

    Don't break your taillights!
     
    #3 foohan, Dec 9, 2003
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    How about e-mailing Dianne Whitmire at Carson Toyota?

    Bet she'll give you a price for the part (maybe even a deal)......just to keep your dealer honest.
     
    #4 tag, Dec 9, 2003
  5. Danny

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    Is the lens not a seperate piece from the whole assembly? I would also email Dianne at Carson Toyota - they are known to sell parts at very good deals to boards like these.

    Not sure if she's joined back up over here yet, or not.
     
    #5 Danny, Dec 10, 2003
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    :cussing: :guns: TOYOTA :cussing:
    :computer: I just spent some time to see if your part would appear online. :tomato: :crazyeyes:
    No such luck, '04 PRIUS do not appear online. It maybe that you could do some phone calls if you so want. Just do a search online for Toyota Parts to get some phone #'s and give some a call, I'd look for places that sell factory parts. My guess will be that by the time you pay S&H charges you will not save much if any.
    Hope this may help and good luck!
     
    #6 Mybrid, Dec 11, 2003
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