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HID or not?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by flospeakman, Mar 21, 2013.

  1. flospeakman

    flospeakman Junior Member

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    I have a 2005 Prius - my driver side headlight is out. I'm unsure if it's an HID and if it is an HID, do I need to replace it with another HID or can I use a standard halogen lamp (cheaper).

    My husband is going to do the work as paying $250 to have a headlight replaced seems ludicrous to me.

    So, HID or not?

    Thanks in advance for your help.
     
    #1 flospeakman, Mar 21, 2013
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    If you have HID you can only fit a HID as a replacement. I believe cars fitted with fog lights in the US came with HID's.

    Look on Amazon for genuine Phillips HID bulbs I believe about $40. They would be best replaced as a pair for even color and brightness and if you change one I guarantee the other will follow shortly.

    John (Britprius)
     
    #2 Britprius, Mar 21, 2013
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