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One really bright HID Headlight

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Jimmyg41, Aug 22, 2012.

  1. Jimmyg41

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    I just purchased this car about 3 weeks ago. The other day I was driving somewhere that required my wife to take her own car. She mentioned to me that one of my headlights was really bright. It was the passenger side one. I also noticed that the parking light was out (hopefully just a coincidence). Anyone have an suggestions? I've had lights go out and replaced them but I've never had a super bright headlight before :-(
     
    #1 Jimmyg41, Aug 22, 2012
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    Could be out of alignment
     
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    Aye, could be out of alignment or the shield covering the bulb has malfunctioned and is stuck in the "highbeam" position.
     
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    I believe that the shield is spring loaded to prevent it getting such in the highbeam position.......but that's not to say it can't happen.

    Put the car 20ft away from the wall with the lights on. Both beam should be level to each other. You can also cycle through the highbeam to verify that the shield both function
     
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    Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I will try them later tonight and report back with results soon there after.
     
    #5 Jimmyg41, Aug 23, 2012
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