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Illuminated Door Sills Question

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by lizardacres, Mar 14, 2013.

  1. lizardacres

    lizardacres Junior Member

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    The dealer installed these on my new Prius today and when I got home I noticed that only the fronts light up when the doors are opened. They installed these in the rear too, but when the rear doors are opened they do not light up. Can somebody that has these tell me if this is normal?
     
    #1 lizardacres, Mar 14, 2013
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    It's normal. Only some aftermarket one's are wired to also light up for the rear.
     
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  3. lizardacres

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    Thanks for the info! I really didn't want to go back to the dealer and ask. It's surprising though, as they look exactly like the front sills.
     
    #3 lizardacres, Mar 14, 2013
  4. foodiegurl79

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    Hello,
    I m interested installing the illuminated door to my 2013 Prius. Does anybody have recommendation for me? Should I go to dealer to install it? If so, how much will it cost me approximately? Any advice is appreciated.
    Thank you.
     
    #4 foodiegurl79, Mar 15, 2013
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    where are you? in socal, theres a quite a few aftermarket shops with quality work.
     
    #5 wotcher, Mar 15, 2013
  6. lizardacres

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    I can't tell you what the dealer install price is as it was something I asked for as part of my new car purchase. But if you call the service dept they could give you a price.
     
    #6 lizardacres, Mar 15, 2013
  7. foodiegurl79

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    I called the dealer and the gave me a quote of 560.00 for parts and labor. Is this too much? I live in the SoCal area. Thank you.
     
    #7 foodiegurl79, Mar 15, 2013
  8. BigPete

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    Seems ridiculous, I bought mine off eBay and they light up in front and rear, wired to door switch on each door. Took me about 2hrs in total to fit and get all wired and happy with it.
     

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  9. foodiegurl79

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    It is really nice BigPete. Unfortunately I don't know how to install it like you do. :)
    I can buy the part off of Ebay but does anyone have a reputable aftermarket place that they can recommend me to in the OC and LA area where I can get the installation?
    Many thanks.
     
    #9 foodiegurl79, Mar 15, 2013
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    I went to Fuzion Teknique in Gardena. I bought the door siles thru them and had them installed there. They did a great job and they look great. Front and back light up. Don’t remember prices. Ask for Alex. 1(310) 408-0724.
     
    #10 Burna J, Mar 15, 2013
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  12. BigPete

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    On eBay you can get non Toyota ones like mine that light up front rear from well cheap. Pretty easy to install. Drag the negative off the door switch and a positive from each foot well, just use a meter to check what one is permently live.
     
    #12 BigPete, Mar 15, 2013
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    I also bought them off eBay ($40-50) and installed them myself in about 2 hours.
    There's another thread somewhere about the illuminated sills.
    With pics from a Czech member.
     
    #13 Ridder, Mar 15, 2013
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    Thank you for all your advice and recommendations. I think I will leave the installation to a professional. haha.
     
    #14 foodiegurl79, Mar 15, 2013
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    Thank you for the recommendation. I live maybe 30+ away from Gardena so not a problem getting there.
     
    #15 foodiegurl79, Mar 15, 2013
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    How much did it cost
    How much did everythint cost (parts and instilliation), if you don't mind telling the community. Thank you!

    Sincerely,
    Bullet S.
     
    #16 Bullet Salvador, Mar 24, 2013
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    Sorry Bullet, I had a few things done that day. So I just don"t know. They're the ones from Nigel-jdmparts.com. Not cheapest, but very nice quality.
     
    #17 Burna J, Mar 25, 2013
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    Hey Pete, When I looked at the site you recommended for installation I do not have the same color of wires for the Illuminated door sills. The instructions are for a 2010 Prius and I have a 2013. Any suggestions anyone?
     
    #18 CindyLou, Nov 2, 2013
  19. Delta Flyer II

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    Anyone have illuminated door sills in their Prius C? I have them on my Prius and want to add them to my C... thanks... Also anyone with pics of them in a C?

    Sorry if this is posted in the wrong section...

    Happy Monday everyone..
     
    #19 Delta Flyer II, Nov 18, 2013
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