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HID bulb arcing in socket

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by roflwaffle, Jun 20, 2015.

  1. roflwaffle

    roflwaffle Member

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    A couple weeks ago I noticed the passenger side headlight would turn off almost immediately after I turned it on. After a couple hours of swearing at it/trying to twist it out, I finally pull the bulb and socket out of the metal retaining clips in one piece. I had to use a couple channel locks to get the bulb to twist out of the socket, and when I finally did I saw the socket and bulb were very toasty.

    I cleaned up the socket, replaced both bulbs, and everything seems to be working fine so far, knock on wood. Has anyone else has seen this kind of arcing between the bulb/socket? If this is a one-time thing, great, but I'm wondering if it's symptomatic or problems someplace else.
     
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    i wonder if this is what started the fire under the guys hood.