Will a Prius 2006 rear tail light assembly work in a Prius 2005? They look identical.

correct me if wrong but prius turn signals are build into tail assembly they are LED's, so you are replacing your stop and running ligth bulbs. sorry need a hole assembly.

I had both tail lights out at night. All I had to do was bang each tail light and they would light up. This is what American cars do, not a Toyota. Fortunately, but check for a bad bulb. also check the fuse box if no power is getting to bulbs. I know on the 2007 there was a recall or bulletin on rear taillights, but the best thing to do is call dealer to find out. unless you fix it first! GOOD-DAY !

Since the high mounted brake light works you know that the brake light switch is working. Now you need to check the brake light bulbs in the rear tail light assemblies. The brake lights are separate from the tail light (parking or running lights). There are two screws that hold the rear light assemblies in place.

SOME TOYOTAS, HAVE FUSES THAT ARE HIDDEN. ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASH THERE IS A LITTLE PULLOUT TRAY IT MAY BE LABELED "STORAGE ONLY" IF IS LIKE THAT GET A FLASHLIGHT & LOOK BEHIND IT YOU MAY SEE FUSES BACK THERE. OTHERWISE, THE TAIL LIGHT FUSE HAS TO BE IN THE PASSENGER FUSEBOX OR UNDER THE HOOD IN THE FUSE/RELAY BOX.

You can find the fuse box, under the steering wheel. Remove the plastic cover, and look on the back for the diagram to see which fuse to replace.

replace the bulb, you can access the bulb when you open the hatch. there is a cover at the back of the tail lights. or go to your local autozone or pepboys. they will replace it for you with no extra charge

A new unit is $56.00 on EBAY. Replace it yourself
Google 2005 Prius left tail lamp

You did right so far. Once you have lowered the tailgate and removed the upper and lower 10mm bolts the tail light assembly should be loose and moving a little bit. There are only 2 push-in plastic posts holding it at this point now. Then you have to pull back the assembly firmly, hit on the external side of the assembly with the palm of your hand and it will pop out. DO NOT try to pry with a screwdriver or any other tools.

Disconnect wires connections, replace burned or broken bulbs, make test. If it doesn't work check if the wiring has been affected by the accident.

Hope it will help
Dan

I would replace the bulb first, if the other tail light works, the fuse is good.

you can get to bulbs, and screws to the tail light assembly, by pulling the liner by the light you want to work on