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2011 Toyota Prius II 5dr HB (GS)

2011 Toyota Prius
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Front Wheel Drive, 5 Door Liftback, Mid-size
51 mpg city / 48 mpg hwy
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December 30, 2012, 8:57 am

Zach G
 

Question: need to change a headlight bulb plug

Can i change a HID headlight bulb plug over to a plug where the bulbs are less expensive. in the autoparts book some prius's use a 9003 bulb


January 5, 2013, 11:54 am

Ron W
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You'd have to contact the dealer. I suspect probably not as the headlamp housings are made to fit a particular type bulb and modifications are typically not advised to any safety component.


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