Need some help from lighting experts

[Rizwan Sheikh]

Hi guys,

I own a Vitz '06 and I was thinking of replacing my stock headlights with after market projector lights. I checked out few online which I liked and asked one of the dealer about their compatibility. They said that the lights were compatible with 3 door hatchbacks only and not the 5 door version; I want to know is there any difference in the headlight fittings between 3 DR and 5 DR models? Shouldn't they be the same as they are the same year model (2006)?

[lambros]

There is no difference between the 3d and 5d....only between sedan and hatcback

[Rizwan Sheikh]

@Lambros - Thats my thoughts exactly. There is no difference between the 3DR and 5DR models. Especially when it comes to things like headlight fittings.

That dealer's reply really made me confused.

[IllusionX]

05-08 and 09-11 have different head lights.

[ilikerice]

Yea, what IllusionX said.

The difference is the mounting point on the radiator support bracket. Those are different. The 06-08 headlights go straight down on the inside from the hood to the bumper. The 09-11 go straight front the hood until it gets to the bumper, then they kinda bent towards the middle. I will say, Most projector headlamps are for the 06-08.

Look at this guys headlamps in the first post
http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49903

And compare mine on post #4
http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32516

[ilikerice]

Actually, on my thread, if you go to post #21, you can see where I got my 08 C-one front bumper on and I had to buy different headlights and a bracket for them

[Dark Paw]

05-08 and 09-11 have different head lights.

Between the 3 door hatch & the 5 door hatch? That's what he's asking. 2006 5door vs 2006 3 door.

[Rizwan Sheikh]

Yes Dark Paw is right. The question is I have a 5 door hatchback 2006 model and most projector headlights being offered online say for 3 door hatchback 2006 model.

I asked another dealer he also replied that it won't fit on 5 door. I really don't understand the issue between 3 door and 5 door. As the front of both are the same so are the fittings.

[yarisugi]

Do you have a picture of the projector headlights that you want?
There is no difference.

[Rizwan Sheikh]

@yarisugi Yes I do have the image and link to site also. Here it is.
http://www.protuninglab.com/pro-yd-tya06-hl-bk.html

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-11161747262114_2272_549113548

Please help out guys. These dealers are really confusing me.

[Rizwan Sheikh]

@yarisugi I did post the pic of light but the forum moderator didn't approve to post them yet.
But u can check the same from tuners Depot. Com
Under headlights for yaris 2006.

[Rizwan Sheikh]

Come on guys really need your advice here...?
To buy or not to buy; it's a big question...

[fnkngrv]

@yarisugi I did post the pic of light but the forum moderator didn't approve to post them yet.
But u can check the same from tuners Depot. Com
Under headlights for yaris 2006.

What do you mean the moderator didn't approve them yet?

sent from my m-o-b-i-l-e

[tk-421]

What do you mean the moderator didn't approve them yet?

Looks like Bueller activated some sort of plugin that automatically moderates some images. There's been tons of false positives so far, including this one. Sorry for the trouble guys! :rolleyes:

[WeeYari]

Come on guys really need your advice here...?
To buy or not to buy; it's a big question...

Is your question still the 3dr vs 5dr issue? If so, there is no difference and you are safe to buy. The problem with the online sites is most of the ones you'll come across are based in the United States. The 2006 5dr was not available in that market and therefor the model will not show in any fitment specs.