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Fog lights -- almost totally useless or is it just me?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Johnny Cakes, Dec 12, 2020.

  1. black_jmyntrn

    black_jmyntrn Senior Member

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    I replaced my stock bulbs with these and the output is good in terms of matching my OEM LED Headlights. Now I am trying to find some new housings as mine are faded, hoping to find something with more light output.

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    OEM style LED or projector fog lights with proper cutoffs are way better than the OEM style halogen reflectors that come stock on some Gen 3s.
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  3. Z. George

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    I upgraded my fogs to LED's that are built into the fog housing.

    Dropping in LED bulbs into a halogen housing is problematic because of potential heat issues and lower output as it is not the native reflection pattern.

    The built-in LED fogs have a larger heat sink to avoid using a noisy fan (that can fail) or external power supply plus have a better reflection pattern designed for LED.

    Here is a video on the difference at night:



    This is the kit I used: LED Fog Lamps & wiring kit (that is for a different car, but can be adapted to fit the Prius): http://ebay.us/V2Y0af (affiliate link)

    If you are interested here is a video on the install for a facelifted Gen 3:
     
  4. NewHybridOwner

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    Mine are very similar to those.
     
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    Same here on our Corolla. The Prius has Morimoto type LEDs with a thick lens to focus the output and limit glare, the Camry has projector housings with a physical cutoff shield and halogen bulbs.
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    Here's what is on the Prius, put a yellow vinyl film on it for better contrast on wet roads.

    Have them wired to be On when the Prius is in Ready Mode to act as DRLs. 20180520_113912.jpeg 20180519_154212.jpeg 20200817_155247.jpeg

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