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Headlamp (bulb) replacement

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by p626808, Apr 25, 2008.

  1. p626808

    p626808 New Member

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    Hi all,

    Replaced my headlight bulbs last night.. Had one go out after 148K miles.
    Replaced with Sylvania.. Little bit brighter than stock and only a couple of bucks more than the stock equivalent replacement.

    Did not see the knowledge base article on how to do this.. (wish I had) but managed to do it in the parking lot of the autozone store with nothing more than a flat head screwdriver.

    The hardest thing to do was the rubber boot.. worst design ever.. and it was very tight quarters.. should have been designed better.

    But.. anyway.. still chugging along at 148K miles.. no other failures.

    Enjoy:D
     
    #1 p626808, Apr 25, 2008
  2. Austin50mpg

    Austin50mpg Prius Driving Right Winger

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    You knew this was coming...

    How much were the bulbs? How long did it take?
     
    #2 Austin50mpg, Apr 25, 2008
  3. p626808

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    2 bulbs for 19.99.
    It took about 35 minutes or so..

    Scott
     
    #3 p626808, May 2, 2008
  4. cdltpx

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    Light went out just want to make sure the step up bulb is worth the trip.
     
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  5. edthefox5

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    I've used the Sylvania's before. Very bright but very short life. Better off buying the OEM bulb on line. There pretty cheap and last for years unlike the sylvania's. Also time to re-bulb the entire car as they'll all start to go out. All the back's are easy.
     
    #5 edthefox5, Apr 1, 2016
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