Reddit Reddit reviews Philips 42406C1 D4R Standard Xenon HID Headlight Bulb, 1 Pack

We found 7 Reddit comments about Philips 42406C1 D4R Standard Xenon HID Headlight Bulb, 1 Pack. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Philips 42406C1 D4R Standard Xenon HID Headlight Bulb, 1 Pack
Original equipment quality seal for the most reliable performanceDOT compliant; Color temperature: 4200Philips is committed to helping protect its customers from poor imitations of inferior quality that may damage a vehicle or result in personal injuryEvery authentic Philips Xenon HID headlight bulb features a Certificate of Authentication (CoA) on its packaging. You can verify the authenticity through the QR code on the CoA or through our websiteAlways replace in pairs to ensure a symmetric light beam from both bulbs on the road. Headlights dim over timeXenon HID: State-of-the-Art Lighting TechnologyHighest Light OutputPrecise Light DistributionBrilliant "Daylight" Whit LightDOT Compliant and Street Legal
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7 Reddit comments about Philips 42406C1 D4R Standard Xenon HID Headlight Bulb, 1 Pack:

u/martyvt12 · 6 pointsr/Frugal

This is what happens when HID bulbs get old; they will get worse over time. You probably just need new bulbs. You can buy them on Amazon. Look at youtube for videos on how to do it, and decide whether you feel like you can do it yourself. If not, find a local shop that can do it, probably much cheaper than the dealer.

(A housing is the entire module containing all the lenses, reflectors, etc. Unless there is physical damage to it, you shouldn't need to replace it.)

u/scottyjnc · 3 pointsr/prius

There is absolutely no difference between brights and low. Nothing electrically changes. All that happens is that a little mirror moves inside the fixture, which doesn't even touch the lamp. No electrical difference at all. So I have no idea why that's happening, but it wouldn't be due to any sort of wiring problem because brights and low beam use exactly the same lamp, wiring, circuitry, everything.

Here's a link to the Phillips lamps on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Xenon-Headlight-Bulb-Pack/dp/B00480J4J6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415915589&sr=8-1&keywords=d4r

If you do a search for "D4R" on Amazon, you'll get a lot of other results. Some of the people on boards like PriusChat like the MaxLux lamps, which are a touch more expensive, but I have had good results with the Phillips ones, which are the ones Toyota installs at the factory. (OEM.)

u/fancy_panter · 2 pointsr/prius

You can get the HID bulbs for $50 from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00480J4J6

u/Aurash91 · 1 pointr/prius

i have an '06. can you link me to the parts on amazon?

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nevermind

u/FreydNot · 1 pointr/prius

For what it's worth, these are the ones for my 2008 (which I think is the same as your 2005, but I'm not sure).

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00480J4J6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl

Amazon has a thing where you tell it your car and it tells you if the parts are right. Give that a try.

u/ACDRetirementHome · 1 pointr/prius

You most likely have some sort of electrical fault.

However, keep in mind that what you're describing is exactly how HID bulbs fail - they turn on at first, and then randomly turn themselves off. It doesn't matter if you're moving or stationary.

If you bring it to the dealership, they might still want to try replacing the bulbs. I had my bulbs fail at ~65,000 miles, so you're about due. I don't remember the specifics anymore, but I remember the recall not covering my case (I think I had too many miles on the car). In case you don't want to pay and they insist on replacing the bulbs, I'll include some specifics:

The Toyota D4R bulbs are ~$130 each (and they usually charge ~$100 for labor), but I recently had to put in new bulbs and I just got the Sylvania D4R bulbs off Amazon (make sure you buy it directly from Amazon and not some other seller because there are a lot of real-looking fakes) for $44 each: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Xenon-Headlight-Bulb-Pack/dp/B00480J4J6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415911508&sr=8-1 If you prefer Toyota OEM ones direct from a Toyota dealership, I can give you a reference for some discounted parts (one of a few perks of being familiar with the "tuner" community).

You can do the bulb replacement without taking off the front (detailed here: http://priusdiy.com/tutorials/lighting/headlightreplacement.html), but I find it's much easier to do it the "right" way (detailed here: http://priusdiy.com/tutorials/lighting/headlightassemblyremoval.html). It's actually really easy, it's just undoing like 8 10mm bolts and unclipping the bumper cover. It took me about 40 minutes the first time because I was being careful, and like 20 minutes the second time.

u/old_snake · 1 pointr/MechanicAdvice

Very kind of you. I’m replacing the stock ones in a 2008 Toyota Highlander. They have always been very yellow and not bright at all, which is why I was intrigued by LED but outside from all these fit issues I have noticed that they do not spread the light evenly or all that well.

My other car is a 2008 Prius with these Xenon HID bulbs and they are outstanding. They have totally spoiled me when I drive my wife’s car.

The size I am looking for is H4(9003). These are the halogens I had been considering before I rolled the dice on these LEDs.

I believe that these are the Phillips XVs that you were recommending elsewhere in the thread, correct? $22 is a pretty sweet deal.

I’m just looking for whatever will get me the closest to the HID experience I have on my Prius without having to change out the assembly and ballasts or spend $150-200 on bulbs.

I appreciate all your help.