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Headlights Go Off Occasionally
2006 Toyota Prius (Page 3 of 4)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Toyota dealer.
8.1
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $490
- Average Mileage:
- 92,200 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 79 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (55 reports)
- turn lights off/on (9 reports)
- replace bulbs and ecu (6 reports)
- replace both ecu units or main computer (4 reports)
- replace lights (4 reports)
- both headlights were reimbursed (1 reports)
lights problem
Helpful websites
- Prius Head Light Going Out Problem - Fixed - I had an awful problem with my 2006 headlights repeatedly going out after a month or so of use, having to replace the headlights frequently. After the 5th set of headlight replacements, the driver's side went out completely such that even new head light bulbs would not make it come on. The socket was dead. So I ran a new feeder set of wires form the passenger side head light over to the driver';s side head light, and cut the driver's side head light feeds about 15" from the head light. I connected the new feed form the passenger side head light to the driver'; side head light and that reactivated the driver's side head light socket. it also fixed the problem of the head lights burning out so frequently. Come to think of it that is the last time I had to work on the headlights except to clean the foggy plastic. If you enjoy splicing wires and have some proper size scotch lock or wire nuts and some good quality electrical tape, I would recommend you consider this quick and dirty repair. Of course, if you don't know what needle nose pliers are or you don't know the difference between a scotch lock and a wire nut, you may want to ask others for some help, and break open your wallet. Toyota really needs to fix this problem at the factory or through a dealership recall. Don't forget your drop light.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I bought the car used from a Toyota dealer after it had gone through the shop for 3 days. The problem occurred within the first hour of driving after I purchased it. I went to the service department, and the person greeting me thought I had the standard Halogen bulbs, and told me the bulb would be about $37 and no charge to install. When I came back he told me he hadn't realized I had HID bulbs, and a single bulb would be $300!!!! I was aghast. Fortunately, I went back to the salesperson who sold me the car and he had the service department replace the bulb. I only hope this is not a recurring problem. Those bulbs are ridiculously expensive. I bought the Prius because of the supposedly low cost of ownership. This does not bode well for the future. If there are more issues like this I will buy a Honda next time.
- tmersereau, Des Moines, WA, US