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Water in turn signal housing

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BackwoodsTaco, Apr 24, 2014.

  1. Apr 24, 2014 at 10:09 PM
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    BackwoodsTaco

    BackwoodsTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    TRD Supercharger, URD 7th injector kit, TRS RetroFit, Deck Plate Mod, No Chime Mod, Fog Light Mod, CB/ashtray Mod, 2.5" Spacer Lift, 1.25" Lift Shackles, 4 Tab Light Bar From Eddie209
    Anyone else have this problem? I did the fog light mod and the water in the housings blows my bulbs every now and then. I wanna install LEDs but I don't wanna spend money on them if the water is gonna short them out. Anyone got a fix for this?
     
  2. Apr 25, 2014 at 5:35 AM
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    frizzman

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    are they Toyota or replacements?

    check for cracks. I need to try and heat my TYCs in the oven and see if the sealant will seat better

    I also found out if moisture sits in the housings it eats the reflective coating that's inside :(
     
  3. Apr 25, 2014 at 5:42 AM
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    BackwoodsTaco

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    They are Toyota. I replaced the drive side housing a few month ago, but it still gets water built up in it. I might just drill a hole in them so the water can drain out
     
  4. Apr 25, 2014 at 10:01 AM
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    VintageFast

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    i sealed mine up with silicone.
     
  5. Apr 25, 2014 at 11:22 AM
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    frizzman

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    ^ from what i hear this seems to be the best solution
     
  6. Apr 25, 2014 at 3:35 PM
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    NOLA ItsNotOva

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    Mine collect water from it being in a previous accident. Is there a way to take it apart? Or should I just make a hole and silicone like said previously?
     
  7. Apr 26, 2014 at 5:07 PM
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    frizzman

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    the hole is allowing moisture, draining will keep the collection out but it will still produce condensation due to not being sealed properly
     

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