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Flickering HIDs and Intermittent Right HID

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Shaunius, Dec 21, 2018.

  1. Shaunius

    Shaunius Junior Member

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    Hi just replaced both HIDs and balasts less than 2 months ago, any ideas on what could be going on? Very frustrating that this car is perfect other than these frustrating headlights...
     
  2. TMR-JWAP

    TMR-JWAP Senior Member

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    Why did you replace the ballasts and bulbs originally? Were they Toyota OEM or "online" sourced replacements? Brand and part numbers?
     
  3. padroo

    padroo Senior Member

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    Are you doing the work yourself?

    Is there any moisture inside the headlight assembly?

    The ballast are in the bottom and any moisture kills them.