Expensive Brake Light assembly

Hank,

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Check out these two sources. The first is a parts yard that I used to get a pair
of rear light assemblies. If the light you need is not listed, send them an
email.

04 and newer Prius Parts Cars

This one gives access to Prius parts on the internet:

Prius Wheels and Tires | World Of Prius

Hope this helps.

 

The brake lights are LEDs, but is it always required to change the whole assembly whenever the lights out? This sounds excessive.....

Maybe you just need the LED light module for fixing?

 

Let's see if I can preclude any further uncertainty re: my earlier post.

At a quoted price of $450, I nice person-u-me-d the OP was referring to the
one-piece tail light assembly. This unit does in fact house an LED brake
light array; and three incandescent bulbs for turn signals, reverse and running
lights.

There are somepost/threads floating around in the data base about there being
a possibility of replacing individual LEDs. Use of the search function should turn
them up.

IIRC, a used but good tail light assembly goes for ~$150.

 

Usually you can fine one on eBay for much less than new. There are even some 2006-up NEW lights for $183 right now. You could replace both (to match) for less than the dealer charges for one.

 

A brand new Toyota tail lamp assy from parts.com is $125.55
2005 Toyota Prius Tail lamp assy - Parts.com