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2012 Headlight clouding!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by nevenelestate, Mar 20, 2014.

  1. Mar 20, 2014 at 10:28 AM
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    nevenelestate

    nevenelestate [OP] Well-Known Member

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    With the recent snowy weather on the East cost I thought that my headlight was just dirty from the road grime, but looking like the actual lens is clouding up :mad:

    Has anyone else had this problem on a 2012 or newer Tacoma?

    (I'll try to post a picture later, forgot to take one earlier)
     
  2. Mar 20, 2014 at 10:31 AM
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    Stock? No BHLM?
     
  3. Mar 20, 2014 at 10:33 AM
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    Bellis

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  4. Mar 20, 2014 at 10:41 AM
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    Hmm I also wonder How to fix this if you can . And also How to prevent it.
     
  5. Mar 20, 2014 at 10:43 AM
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    Its always smart to seal headlights new or not I just caulk them helps prevent this
     
  6. Mar 20, 2014 at 11:04 AM
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    If no impact marks should be a Quick visit.
     
  7. Mar 20, 2014 at 11:11 AM
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    I have been putting off a rattle and my cracked door panel ( cracked in the middle if the driver side armrest) for a long time... I never have time to sit there when it is time for my oil changes lol.. Rattle is getting bad though so 2 k more miles and its time for both to get fixed
     
  8. Mar 20, 2014 at 11:11 AM
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    2012 trucks probably came out in 2011, so thats probably over 3 years, am I right? would they still replace that?
     
  9. Mar 20, 2014 at 11:12 AM
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    I got this kind of clouding in my headlight housing. I do have the BHLM, though. does anyone know any good cheap way to fix this, products etc?
     
  10. Mar 20, 2014 at 11:13 AM
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    You didn't re seal them properly if you can get it dried out caulk it really good if not take it apart and re seal it properly after cleaning it out
     
  11. Mar 20, 2014 at 11:14 AM
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    dexterdog

    dexterdog My pee parts itch

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    3 years/36k miles from date of in service not date of production so depends on when the vehicle was purchased and if it is less than than three years old and less than 36k miles.
     
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  12. Mar 20, 2014 at 11:14 AM
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    It matter when he got the truck not when it came out.. Even so if you gripe about it that close more then likely they would still help you out..
     
  13. Mar 20, 2014 at 12:00 PM
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    nevenelestate

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    So, everyone is on the wrong path on my issue, I guess haze might be better word. it isn't internal moisture, it is the exterior layer of the plastic.

    like this car's headlight
    [​IMG]

    Being less than 3 years old this shouldn't happen. I have used the cleaning systems on my old car, but they don't seem to last.
     

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