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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Bronze84, Jan 13, 2013.

  1. Bronze84

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    I've tried searching but came back with nothing.

    I'm specifically after the bulb type for the puddle lights on the doors, also if I start replacing all the bulbs with led's, will it throw up any warning lights?

    Cheers

    Martin
     
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    Martin,

    All of that info should be in the owner's manual that should have come with the car. Look in the glove box (don't know the english term for that).

    If you don't have a manual, then you might consider reading this string.

    2007 Owner's Manual PDFs | PriusChat

    It has info on a 2007 which should be similar to yours. Hopefully John (BritPrius) can be more helpful also concerning this.

    FWIW, you should update your profile showing your 08 T Spirit.

    Ron
     
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    Hi Ron

    I've checked in the owners manual and it does list a few of the bulb types but not all of them. Specifically the interior lighting?

    Cheers. Martin.
     
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    Martin,

    Looking at "Boo's" Gen II manuals that are posted here on PC list the bulb as being what is known as a 5 Watt Wedge Bulb. It is the same bulb that fits the tail lights and front marker lamps on the Prius.

    Look at 2007 Owner's Manual PDFs | PriusChat Section 8-3 Page #423 gives a full list of the bulbs. I am guessing that the UK version will have the same bulbs that the US version has. In the list the bulb you are referring to I believe is called "Door Courtesy Lights" and is specified in the list as a 5 Watt Wedge Type Bulb.

    If I have all my duck's in a row here, the bulb should look something like this: Sylvania 2825 - Light Bulb | O'Reilly Auto Parts

    I have also uploaded the file that Boo posted for your reference.

    Ron
     

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    Brilliant. That's a huge help many thanks Ron :)
     
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    It will only be brilliant if it works :LOL:

    My question is if the UK version has the same bulb's as the US versions do.

    Ron
     
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    Will check just as soon as this bl00dy snow stops....

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    Right. Bought 10 wedge led bulbs today and replaced the front interior and map lights, door courtesy lights, and the sidelights on the headlight units.

    I've still got to do the number plate lights, the boot (trunk) light and the rear interior light. It was too dark to carry on with them tonight.

    All the bulbs I've changed have been wedge (501) type accept for the rear interior and boot (trunk) lights, these are short festoon bulbs

    Below are some before and after pics.....

    Front interior and map lights before

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    Front interior and map lights after

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    Close up with light compensation

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    Door courtesy light (with snow on the drive) before

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    After

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    Couple of shots of the sidelights

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    I think they suit the car well. I'm going to get some led fog light bulbs and a HID kit for the headlights then it'll all look a lot crisper.
     
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    Those should go well with the HID's

    John (Britprius)
     
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