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Day time Running lights & xenon

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by ibiwisi, Apr 6, 2008.

  1. ibiwisi

    ibiwisi Flathead Lover

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    I know I spelled that wrong But I never claimed to be the sharpest knife in the drawer. I have a 2003, 146K miles. I just changed to the xexon bulbs $5.50 each and they are much brighter 65/85 and white instead of incadesence yellow. The 2003 has daytime running lights and they seem to operate at maybe 75-80% at maybe 6-7 amps. Can anyone tell me if there are any cons in cutting into the low beam wires and installing a dash switch to turn them off. Thx, ED
     
    #1 ibiwisi, Apr 6, 2008
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    Re: Day time Running lights, xexon

    At $5.50 a pop, they're not xenon but just regular high output bulbs.
     
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    Re: Day time Running lights, xexon

    They are advertised and packaged as Super White HID Xenon Bulbs. Well what ever they are, I like them very much at night but don't want the amperage draw during the day.
     
    #3 ibiwisi, Apr 6, 2008
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