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strange beep or buzz sound after HID bulbs replaced - prius gen 2 (video), lights are dim

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by haxsen, Oct 14, 2023.

  1. haxsen

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    Prius generation 2, model 2007, G variant. I feel the lights are very dim even after replacing bulbs. The video is on youtube /shorts/uv6075EUNco
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    #1 haxsen, Oct 14, 2023
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    how is the 12 volt health?
     
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    it's replaced recently and is good. The sound started after replacing headlight bulbs. The bulbs are also good, new, just not sure which connection is weak in the headlights.
     
    #3 haxsen, Oct 15, 2023
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    Went to the mechanic and he fixed the headlight intensity but the buzzing sound is still there.
     
    #4 haxsen, Oct 17, 2023
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    follow-up. did you locate and fixed the buzzing sound?
    Could it be your headlight relay or ballast is shorting or acting up? I heard the same thing and since then I don't use the car at nights or not turning on the headlights. Let us know what you did. Thanks,
     
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    The buzz or beep remained even after changing bulbs and ballast.
    Today, I upgraded to LED lights through a local mechanic/electrician, in a way that is reversible.
    Enough of HID bull sht.
     
    #6 haxsen, Oct 22, 2023
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