How do i know which headlight I have

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Chuck41, Jun 18, 2008.

  1. Chuck41

    Chuck41 New Member

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    The 2008 owner's manual say I could have HID or Halogen bulbs. How do I tell which I have without taking them out and inspecting them.

    Also why would you put $400.00 bulbs in a car unless you wanted to screw the customer.

    The more I learn about the Prius the more confused i get on why they did certain things.
     
    #1 Chuck41, Jun 18, 2008
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    Package 2 includes Halogen bulbs.
     
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    HID=High Intensity Discharge. Later technology than halogen and brighter. It also takes more than just a 'bulb' to make HID work, so it's not surprising it's a more expensive extra. This isn't just a Prius (or a Toyota) thing, it's pretty much every mfr (but not necessarily on low end models). For example, Ford sells them on the Mustang for US$525.
     
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    Chuck,

    If you have the Standard Prius package #2, then you have the Halogens.

    If you have the Touring Prius package #2, then you have the HIDs.

    Another and simpler way of knowing is:

    If you don't have front fog lights, then you have the Halogens.

    If you have front fog lights, then you have the HIDs.
     
    #4 Boo, Jun 19, 2008
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