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HID bulb types and ebay experience

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by whodat, May 14, 2010.

  1. whodat

    whodat Member

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    I wanted to share my experience and learning with HID headlamp bulb replacements on my 06 Prius.

    I tried D4s bulbs purchased on ebay from hid_xenonwarehouse1818 and they work for about 2 minutes and then simultaneously go off.

    I tried OEM D4R bulbs purchased on ebay from stillenmaxima98 and so far they work fine.

    My first attemt to replace the headlamps involved taking the front bumper off. Took about 2 hours. My second attempt after studying the headlamp was not taking the bumper off and carefully following the instructions on Prius chat. I can now replace both headlamps in about 20 minutes.

    Thanks PriusChat!

    Regards
    Dave
     
    #1 whodat, May 14, 2010
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  2. hobbit

    hobbit Senior Member

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    Has this had any effect on your opinion of ebay sellers?
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    #2 hobbit, May 14, 2010
  3. crotalus99

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    I've had the same experience from stillenmaxima98; It's been 2 months and 4 different bulbs and I still can't a pair working. I have to look else where I think.
     
    #3 crotalus99, May 19, 2010
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