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Headlights Go Off Occasionally
2006 Toyota Prius (Page 1 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 downgraded from a very reliable car with zero issues (other than gas mileage) to a Toyota Prius. I am saving a TON of money each month with gas and a small car payment....and I mean SMALL! Car drives great and I was in love....until my lights went out on a side road and I missed a deer by seconds. I took it in to be corrected and they found nothing wrong with it. My husband didn't believe me until we got home after "getting it fixed" and saw that the opposite one was going out. Toyota really needs to recall this car as I have seen NOTHING but problems...surely a lawsuit of a car accident is out there with this car and the lack of proper lighting!
- mlschott9, Blacklick, US