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Toyota Recall ( Melting DTRLs)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jeffvt0508, Jul 10, 2014.

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  1. Jul 27, 2014 at 11:01 AM
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    I just took my truck to the dealership. Highly recommend you bring a copy of the tsb with you, otherwise your request is likely to be resisited. They told me the lights are on back order - have no idea when they'll arrive.
     
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  2. Jul 28, 2014 at 8:00 AM
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    I went in Saturday. Forgot my print out of course of the warranty extension... But still after explaining my issue, they agreed and now I have some new head lights coming in on Wednesday
     
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  3. Jul 28, 2014 at 11:09 AM
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    Why doesn't my 2010 have them
     
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  4. Jul 28, 2014 at 11:24 AM
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    Not all US models come with them
     
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  5. Jul 29, 2014 at 5:02 AM
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    I have a question about the new headlights toyota installed on my truck. Will they eventfully melt too? Should I turn off the DRL's?
     
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  6. Jul 29, 2014 at 8:34 AM
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    they are supposed to be made "better" and shouldnt melt but who knows. only time will tell unless you run with them off from now on
     
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  7. Jul 29, 2014 at 9:28 AM
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    Just took my '08 in with 73,7XX miles. Initially the service adviser said I fell outside of the secondary coverage and he couldn't do anything for me, but after I pointed out what the primary coverage of the program is defined as in the Warranty Enhancement paperwork I took with me, he checked his stock and ordered the lights, should have them replaced tomorrow or Thursday, depending on when the new lights arrive.
     
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  8. Jul 31, 2014 at 1:12 AM
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    Big Thanks to tacomaworld!.. If I had not been looking around on this site I would never have known about the TSB for the melted DTRL's. I got brand new headlights installed today. No charge at all.
    Before:
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    After:
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  9. Jul 31, 2014 at 5:16 PM
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    Just got my truck back after getting my head lights replaced. Looks so much better now. My others had some condensation in them as well so now its like night and day.

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  10. Jul 31, 2014 at 5:49 PM
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    Nice JayB27.. I really wish my truck came stock with the black chrome headlights. They look way better than the normal chrome I got. Can't really complain for getting new lights for free.
     
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  11. Jul 31, 2014 at 6:59 PM
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    It may just be the lighting but they almost look darker than the old ones
     
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  12. Jul 31, 2014 at 7:11 PM
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    Just to confirm the info on this thread is correct. I had my local dealer replace my headlights this week on my 2010 TRD OR. My driver side had small fractures inside the housing, showed the dealer the warranty enhancement papers and they did it. Originally the service advisor i was dealing with was only going to replaced the one with damage, I called bullshit and asked for service manager. Upon further reading we found it states they must replace both. Now I have nice new headlights. The DRL lense looks different than what I had probably for heat dissapation. So for the CT guys go to Stephen Auto Mall Toyota in bristol, CT.:)
     
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  13. Jul 31, 2014 at 10:19 PM
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    Yeah I got lucky when I bought mine. :D Didnt know untill i found tacoma world only 2009 and 2010 had the smoked look
     
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  14. Jul 31, 2014 at 10:21 PM
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    You know what.. I was thinking the exact same thing. But I think its just because the Lens is actually clear and not fogged up. Either way, I can't complain I love how it looks now.
     
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  15. Aug 1, 2014 at 1:32 PM
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    Had them replaced yesterday. The new lights look much better. We'll see how long it takes for the inner lens to yellow like the first set did.
     
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  16. Aug 1, 2014 at 3:23 PM
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    Anybody who has had their headlights replaced - any problems with how they aligned them ?
     
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  17. Aug 1, 2014 at 5:01 PM
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    I bought an 06 4x4 DCLB SR5 a few months ago. Today I took it to the dealer to see if I could get the lights swapped out. I thought the DTRL were burned out as a couple other bulbs were burned out when I bought it. I did not have melting, but I have what appears to be cracks on the outer lenses. They told me I don't have DTRL. The service manager told me there was nothing he could do for me. I called corporate and they said they were not addressing the outer lenses at this time. Dealership wanted $275 per light to replace them (I said no way!). So now I want new lights because the yellowing with cracks makes my truck look like crap.

    Suggestions for a quality replacement headlights that won't leak, fog up, or yellow? I don't want a light that I have to put a bead of silicone on. Suggestions??
     
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  18. Aug 1, 2014 at 9:40 PM
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    Nope! Mine were so poorly aimed prior to replacement from trying to adjust them on my own after my lift( they were way too high!) It was nice to be able to actually see the road again on my way home from work last night!!!
     
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  19. Aug 2, 2014 at 7:30 AM
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    After reading this thread I am still unsure where the problem is? Is it the lens turning foggy? I keep hearing the word "Melt". What has melted? I need to run out and check my lamps for melting?
     
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  20. Aug 2, 2014 at 7:57 AM
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    You should read more into the thread.. 1st post describes the issue. It's pretty obvious to what is the issue here. IF you dont see any melting in your headlight DTRL then You probably don't have anything wrong. Go to page 8 and you can see people photos of Melted dtrl lens or cracking
     
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