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crashed -- HID headlight issue

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by san mateo, Jul 10, 2006.

  1. san mateo

    san mateo New Member

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    i just bought a slightly crashed 2005 package 6, which i believe has HID headlights, and which i am exciting about getting running and using. the driver's side headlamp is crunched beyond repair. looking on ebay, etc., i see the non-HID headlights are available, while the HID ones are not. but replacement HID bulbs abound on these same fora.

    (1) can i just buy the non-HID headlight assembly, and put the HID bulbs in it?
    (2) more to the point: what is the cheapest and best method of replacing the headlight assembly?

    any assistance greatly appreciated!
     
    #1 san mateo, Jul 10, 2006
  2. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    you can be sure you have HIDs by looking for a yellow warning sticker right behind the assy under the hood.

    it sounds like you'll need a new housing but not a new assy, check out autobeyours.com, they have some scrapped prius parts. you can use the computer you've got in there and get a new bulb if needed too.
     
    #2 galaxee, Jul 10, 2006
  3. san mateo

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ Jul 10 2006, 03:46 PM) [snapback]284130[/snapback]</div>
    thanks for the pointers; i think i should wait until the manual CD i ordered off ebay shows up so i know the difference between an "assembly" and a "housing", and why a computer has anything to do with headlights :)
     
    #3 san mateo, Jul 10, 2006
  4. KTPhil

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    HID lamps are leveled using info from a sensor on the rear axle. Halogens are mechanically-aimed only.
     
    #4 KTPhil, Jul 10, 2006
  5. san mateo

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(KTPhil @ Jul 10 2006, 04:45 PM) [snapback]284159[/snapback]</div>
    cool! is this because they are more focussed and need better aiming? or just more expensive and have high-tech aiming bundled?
     
    #5 san mateo, Jul 10, 2006
  6. Tideland Prius

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    Because they're bright and if not aimed properly, blinding to oncoming traffic.
     
    #6 Tideland Prius, Jul 10, 2006
  7. RichBoy

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    you got ALOT of fender poundin to do, and alot of wrench turnin, part orderin and on and on & on before you get it back (if ever) to orginal factory specs
     
    #7 RichBoy, Jul 11, 2006
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