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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by RICH MOFFO, Oct 30, 2024.

  1. RICH MOFFO

    RICH MOFFO Junior Member

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    my headlight on the driver side keeps going off . when I turn light switch off then on it comes back on for a few seconds. it just keeps doing that and wont stay on. I put in new bulb but still does the same thing. Any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 RICH MOFFO, Oct 30, 2024
  2. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    New bulbs....
    OEM??
    Walmart?
    Stealer?

    I do not mean to offend but there are people who try to cosplay led/HID bulbs.

    Accidents?

    The first thing I would do is to check voltage at the socket, to make sure that fender-bender 10 years ago didn't shake a wire loose.
    Then?
    I'd look at the [sic] 'bulb.'
    They're DIFFERENT for LED(your original bulbs are almost certainly NOT THAT!), HID (Perhaps available in '09 G2s,) and the original old-school filament bulbs.
    More info, plz.

    Or?

    2009 Prius Headlight Bulbs | PriusChat
    Not all HID Bulbs are created equal | Page 2 | PriusChat

    You can always swap left for right and see if the symptoms change - presumming you replaced both 'bulbs' at the same time - and WHY would you NOT DO this since you've already got the hood open?
     
    #2 ETC(SS), Oct 30, 2024
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