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HEADLIGHT COMPATABILITY

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Knightrider, May 14, 2019.

  1. Knightrider

    Knightrider Member

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    Do halogen model 06-2009 model lamps accept the HID bulb setup okay?
    I have factory hid and the lenses are sad- I have polished and buffed- but there are areas of haze and staining on the inside of the lamp-

    Id like to update to the black 06 style I see online-
     
    #1 Knightrider, May 14, 2019
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    There are several threads about HID headlight swaps around here. Use the search feature limited to the gen 2 forums to find them.
     
    #2 Skibob, May 14, 2019
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    I have HID from factory.

    My question is can I will factory units fit into non-HID specific headlight replacements.
     
    #3 Knightrider, May 15, 2019
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    likely no, the base of the bulb of a HID and halogen bulb are entirely different. you could probably run an aftermarket HID bulb with an H4 base, and buy an adapter pigtail to plug them in, using a halogen housing. But you may get hotspots and uneven lighting.
     
    #4 oil_burner, May 20, 2019
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    Thank you for the reply- I will at least dig into it- I like the OE lamp output and setup - but the lenses are getting yellowed even w constant polishing-
     
    #5 Knightrider, May 21, 2019
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