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Prius V not Five advanced Technology Package

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Melly888, May 12, 2016.

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    My Prius V not Five because 2010 used uppercase Roman numerals for model designation was recently in an accident. I am looking for someone who has the Prius 5 with the advanced technology package. I am concerned about the quality of the replacement LED headlamps and would like to do a comparison. Please let me know if you or someone you know has this vehicle. Thanks!
     
    #1 Melly888, May 12, 2016
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    Here are some photos of my 2010 V (uppercase V because you own a 2010 Prius and not a Prius v wagon, the wagon uses the lowercase v) with ATP headlights. If these don't do what you're looking for let me know.


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    Thanks! Do you happen to be in the Houston area? Ideally, I would like to get photos of the cars side by side with LEDs on. Please send me a private message is this is possible. Otherwise, do you mind taking photos with the LEDS on, in the daylight and in the dark?

    Thanks again!! I really appreciate your help!
     
    #3 Melly888, May 12, 2016
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    Sorry no. I'm in Nashua, NH.
    Day time
    Low Beam
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    High Beam:
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    Night time will have to wait a couple of hours.
     
    #4 DonDNH, May 13, 2016
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    #5 Melly888, May 14, 2016
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    Here are the night photos. There was light rain when I took the pictures.

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    I hope these pictures are helpful.
     
    #6 DonDNH, May 16, 2016
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    #7 Melly888, May 16, 2016
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    Hmm, is the parking light dim/amber because it's old? I've only seen this effect on taxis (which I assume run the lights more often than a private vehicles) and in some cases, both forward-facing bulbs are blown. I've replaced mine with LEDs so I haven't seen this dimmed effect yet.
     
    #8 Tideland Prius, May 17, 2016
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    I believe it looks dim due to the exposure setting of the picture. If the exposure wasn't adjusted, the twin LED projectors would appear to be one bright light.

    Edit: Or possibly an amber bulb?
     
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    What is your concern? Did they not use Toyota headlights? ... I would be surprised if anyone make them besides Toyota .. Few few Prius have them.
     
    #10 yeldogt, May 17, 2016
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    The parking bulbs are clear; but there's a bit of crazing and yellowing on the plastic of the headlight. I suspect that's what enhances the yellowness in the pictures.
     
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    Koito manufactures them for Toyota. Toyota doesn't actually manufacture them themselves. The replacement headlamps are OEM surplus. I'm concerned that they're not as white and strong as the headlamps I had before the accident.
     
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    Could the issue be that they aren't aligned? That could affect their apparent brightness.
     
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  14. Tideland Prius

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    Yes it could be the camera lens but I've seen this effect before where the parking lights look like a kerosene lamp in terms of output.

    Ohh I see. Ok. Good to know, thanks!
     
    #14 Tideland Prius, May 17, 2016
  15. DonDNH

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    Here are some more night time pictures. Hope these are helpful.

    Low beams
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    High beams
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