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HID headlamps

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by buzzard bill, Jun 27, 2006.

  1. buzzard bill

    buzzard bill New Member

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    I have a 2005 Prius package #6. It includes Stability Control and HID Headlamps w/auto leveling feature. I called the local dealer and was quoted $300.00 for a new HID light. QUESTIONS::

    1. Why is the price $300.00?

    2. Why does Stability Control make a difference?

    3. Is there a after market vendor?

    4. Who makes the bulb and what is the model numbert?


    Thanks,
    Buzzard Bill
     
    #1 buzzard bill, Jun 27, 2006
  2. syncmaster

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(buzzard bill @ Jun 27 2006, 11:03 AM) [snapback]277358[/snapback]</div>
    1. the dealer is always alot more

    2. the 2005 models that have VSC have HID headlights. no VSC... no HID lights it's just the way toyota made the packages.

    3. take a look at this link to a ebay sale for a pair $109.95 is not bad .
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XENON-HID-B...emZ320001789992

    4. look a the ebay site above , it has a link to view the bulbs for all cars.
    It says for 2005 prius the headlight bulb is HID-D2R that is the base. then you have to select the color and brightness. 5000k is white light 6000k is blue light. I have heard that you should change both bulbs so both have the same light output.

    It is interesting to note that the 2006 prius has a different headlight bulb the HID-D4R
    also the 2006 brake light is a LED not a light bulb . All the other bulbs are the same between 2005 and 2006


    You didn't say why your light burned out. hit by a rock ?
    seems like it had a very short life.


    hope this helps,
     
    #2 syncmaster, Jun 27, 2006
  3. IsrAmeriPrius

    IsrAmeriPrius Progressive Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(syncmaster @ Jun 27 2006, 02:37 PM) [snapback]277573[/snapback]</div>
    Same on the 04s and 05s.
     
    #3 IsrAmeriPrius, Jun 27, 2006
  4. syncmaster

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    Here is a link to a place selling 1 bulb (D2R) FOR $50.00
    keep in mind if you only replace 1 side the other side might have a different color or brightness.


    http://www.cqlight.ca/catalog/
     
    #4 syncmaster, Jun 28, 2006
  5. buzzard bill

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(syncmaster @ Jun 27 2006, 05:37 PM) [snapback]277573[/snapback]</div>

    Just checking to see wher and price. The price from the dealer was shocking. I understand that the blub life is 8 years. (I hopr)

    Thanks,
    Buzzard
     
    #5 buzzard bill, Jun 29, 2006
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