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LED Headlight Bulbs Okay?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by sejinro, Jun 11, 2017.

  1. sejinro

    sejinro Junior Member

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    I have a 2014 PIP Advanced but it does not have the LED headlights. Will something like this work for my car? I believe my car does have the projector lens, but halogen bulbs. Looking for a brighter look.


     
    #1 sejinro, Jun 11, 2017
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    gallde Active Member

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    Only the low beams (and DRLs) are LED, at least on my 2012 PiP.
     
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    Your car should have LEDs for low beams and DRLs as @galide says. Did someone swap them out for halogens at some point?
     
    #3 KCobby, Jun 12, 2017
  4. sejinro

    sejinro Junior Member

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    The 2014 PIP Advanced did not come with LEDs as a standard option. It was for the 2012 and 2013. I have the regular projector halogen lamps that are found on the base.
     
    #4 sejinro, Jun 12, 2017
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    HID bulbs will be more efficient (less watts for similar output) and have better beam pattern and throw than LED bulbs. In addition, you can select the color temperature of HID bulbs where that option really isn't available with LED bulbs.

    I'm very happy with 4300K HID (oem on many vehicles), bright white with no blue.
     
    #5 xliderider, Jun 12, 2017
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    How do the 4300K compare to stock?
     
    #6 Yea Right, Jun 12, 2017
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    Much brighter and whiter than stock. 4300K HID looks pure white and is about 3x brighter than oem H11 Halogen, which looks yellowish.
     
    #7 xliderider, Jun 13, 2017
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    Cool thanks
     
    #8 Yea Right, Jun 13, 2017
  9. sejinro

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    Any recs on HID setups for the 2014 PiP? As well as installers in the Los Angeles area?
     
    #9 sejinro, Jun 13, 2017
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