Wet headlights

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Frontporch, Sep 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM.

  1. Frontporch

    Frontporch Active Member

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    Seems as though both my headlights have excessive condensation inside the lens. I recently polished them so it became more obvious. I have had the 2012 for less than a year it definitely had some front end damage
    Can someone tell me if this lens is OEM? IMG_9548.jpeg

    any suggestions for good replacements or things to do to keep these in service?
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    The car ought to be out of service soon enough so I'd be saving up for engines and brakes .
     
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    Drill a 1mm hole in the back of each (top of reflector) so the water can evaporate /
    Decades ago it was almost mandatory for all the cars I had....
     
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    Are you a gen3 hater?. I will get to those when the time comes. Right now no shaking, no oil burning, no fluid loss. May last longer than expected.
     
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    What’s the miles?

    see aftermarket head lights (non LED) on Amazon for about $115 USD, and genuine Toyota on Amayama are around $300 USD.
     
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    I think right around 190k
     
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    Come to think of it don’t some headlights have a vent with a short rubber tube?