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Attn. 09, 11, 12 Headlight lense will melt

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 808brian, Oct 10, 2011.

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  1. Oct 10, 2011 at 5:19 PM
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    I have an 09, no melting yet.
     
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  2. Oct 10, 2011 at 5:22 PM
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  3. Oct 10, 2011 at 5:23 PM
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  4. Oct 10, 2011 at 5:26 PM
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    Does anyone have a pic of one that has melted?
     
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  5. Oct 10, 2011 at 5:28 PM
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    My driver side just started to melt. I did the DTRL stealth mode mod, problem solved. I plan on talking to the dealer about a replacement my next time in.
     
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  6. Oct 10, 2011 at 6:30 PM
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  7. Oct 10, 2011 at 6:40 PM
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    Would a lower wattage bulb not work? They are not intended to light your path. Just make you seen... may check into that.
     
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  8. Oct 10, 2011 at 6:41 PM
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    For a less-severe case than the front page picture, I'll take a picture of ours once my husband brings it home tonight.

    So, is the general consensus that all Toyota dealerships will replace the lenses, no questions asked? 'Cause if so, I am there.

    Where do you find the LED version of the bulb?
     
    MrsPib, Oct 10, 2011
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  9. Oct 10, 2011 at 6:43 PM
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  10. Oct 10, 2011 at 6:46 PM
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  11. Oct 10, 2011 at 8:10 PM
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    Here are our DRL. Both lenses are cracked and beginning to burn

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Oct 10, 2011 at 8:44 PM
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    I really need to do the BLHM!!!!!
     
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  13. Oct 11, 2011 at 7:15 AM
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    2007 here and both mine are melted and cracked. No bulb mods.
     
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  14. Oct 11, 2011 at 9:46 AM
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    L.E.D. them biatches, problem solved, just like the rear lens
     
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  15. Oct 11, 2011 at 1:47 PM
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    checked again today, perfect.
     
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    That's right you need to buy resistors to wire in with your turn signals to trick the OEM flasher.

    Toyoyta told me they would not replace the headlights under warranty a second time if the lenses melt again:brianr:!!
     
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  17. Oct 11, 2011 at 2:43 PM
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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/te...running-lights-install-oem-10.html#post936567

    Link to my post on DRL mod thread above...

    and a link below to a cooler (lower wattage) bulb below...I believe the 5702 bulbs are available at auto parts stores.
    I haven't seen any burning of my lenses yet and I do leave them on all the time.

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...ey-damaged-your-headlights-2.html#post2408206

    another link for updated part number...
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...ey-damaged-your-headlights-2.html#post2418344
     
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  18. Dec 24, 2011 at 1:20 AM
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    A guy I work with told he had to repalce his because it melted the lens. At the time several months ago I checked mine and they looked ok. I went outside and checked tonight and both sides are starting to melt. And I have not put higher amp bulbs or changed anything on my lights, so the "experts" are not always right. I do run the headlights more than not run them. My truck is an 09 and has 21000 miles on it. Most of my drive is to and from work which is 4 miles. It is always dark one way or the other. So the headlights stay on most of the time.
     
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  19. Dec 24, 2011 at 5:37 AM
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    Hmm, i think is is interesting that the 2012 model headlights are mentioned in this thread.....they are a different housing, how does anyone know that this design will be affected?
     
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  20. Dec 24, 2011 at 6:38 AM
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    i was thinking the same thing and i don't even have a 2012
     
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