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Headlight socket burned!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by ePRIU$, Jan 6, 2020.

  1. ePRIU$

    ePRIU$ Junior Member

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    The right side headlight socket is burned, please help me to identify the part, just the socket only if possible. An entire head lamp is expensive. I need to part number and instruction how to, thanks.
     

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  2. xliderider

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    I'm pretty sure you will need to replace the entire headlight assembly with a new or used one. Maybe you can get lucky and find one at a salvage yard for much less than a new one.

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    You can jb weld a bulb back on but buy LED bulb which is cooler
     
    #3 tankyuong, Jan 6, 2020
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    The bulb wasn't installed right and it melted the plastic around the housing. You can do a mickey mouse job on it by gluing it, but to fix it properly, you would need to replace it. Buy a used one if you can
     
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