Headlight adapter hardness

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  1. Mclarengtrf1

    Mclarengtrf1 Junior Member

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    I bought aftermarket headlights But the plugs will not fit is there a harness adopter available, I could not find any online

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    SM-G960W ?
     
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    You need to buy ones that are compatible with your vehicle... Adapters are very rare and re-wiring the plugs is only done when its the only option for the vehicle, which use to be the case back when this car first came out, but now there's plenty of options.
     
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    Well, it would help if you say what adapter you need, like H11 to H4, etc.
     
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    What's this hid ? I see adjust motors in pic I think gen3 hid? Usually it's h8 and h 11. And the bulb ends look like car grey plug doh. Tell me you're car and build type . I'll give ya a plug n play number that are running in my folks Gen 3.
     
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    I definitely would do that if I knew... But the answer is as simple as typing into your preferred internet search engine "priuschat Gen3 LED headlight upgrade" and start reading.
     
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    My response was directed to the OP, which is why I directly quoted their post.
     
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    I was thinking of getting replacement assembly's, but I can't find any that are the correct ones.
    They use different bulbs. So an adapter is needed. But since I cannot get a good answer for the
    type of adapter these places are selling, I'm not going to get them.

     
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    Perhaps the OP can provide a link to the product they purchased?
     
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