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2017 tacoma condensation in headlights. ....

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by HunterBella, Dec 13, 2016.

  1. Dec 13, 2016 at 9:44 PM
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    HunterBella

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    2017 tacoma with condensation on inside of headlights. It's got really cold in the past 2 weeks minus 15F . Now I've noticed condensation to both right and left headlights....... will this go away. ..... or warranty? It disappears when you drive around and they warm up but re appears .....

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  2. Dec 13, 2016 at 9:46 PM
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    Happend to lot of FR-S tail lights. Warranty replacement, or re-seal it yourself.
     
  3. Dec 13, 2016 at 9:47 PM
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    smitty99

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    Poor seals. Take it for warranty repair. #TurdGenQuality
     
  4. Dec 14, 2016 at 6:40 AM
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    This was happening to the '14 and up lexus IS'. It was related to cracked housings.

    This should be a warranty repair.
     
  5. Dec 14, 2016 at 6:47 AM
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    Hey, in regards to this.
    Cracked housings?
    I was cleaning my '14 IS and noticed my driver fender rear taillight was cracked. like the face of it, looked like a ball hit it or someone kicked it.
    More details on this cracked housing?
     
  6. Dec 14, 2016 at 6:53 AM
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    This was related to headlight housings on the IS. The mounting tabs would fracture allowing water intrusion into the headlight, causing condensation.
     
  7. Dec 14, 2016 at 6:55 AM
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    Oh, why I thought tail lights I don't know.. Ill have to keep an eye out on my headlights then. Thanks!

    I guess some asshole smashed my tail light then:annoyed:
     
  8. Dec 14, 2016 at 6:55 AM
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    Warranty it. I happens to all vehicles. Bad light seals are a pretty common issue across the board
     
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  9. Dec 14, 2016 at 8:09 AM
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  10. Dec 14, 2016 at 4:53 PM
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    Check to make sure the plugs are still on the back? If that's not it warranty.
     
  11. Dec 15, 2016 at 12:30 AM
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    Well parked in the garage. ..it evaporated but has left water marks in the inside. Only has 1600 miles.......
     
  12. Dec 15, 2016 at 10:10 AM
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    @HunterBella You jinxed me.

    My 17 PRO has a leaking left headlight. Going to take it to dealer for new light. Already talked to service manager on the phone, and emailed in.
     
  13. Dec 15, 2016 at 10:12 AM
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    Do you have a picture ? @lotuscupcar

    I think this might be a new problem
     
  14. Dec 15, 2016 at 10:15 AM
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    We had a lot of dew up here in the higher elevation last night, so I noticed it this morning before coming into the office. We are expecting rain tonight. I can leave it outside, and see how bad it is tomorrow morning and if I can grab a picture.

    Mine is a LOT worse than yours, as there is literally water droplets inside. It isn't a big deal, likely needs a new seal, but in dealerships this days, they just replace instead of fix (fine by me).

    My 2016 TRD OR had no issues in the lights, FYI
     
  15. Dec 15, 2016 at 10:16 AM
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    You guys need to replace your blinker fluid. Changed it on mine and never saw the issue again.
     
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  16. Dec 15, 2016 at 10:18 AM
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    I did the blinker fluid flush at 500 and 1000 miles. :rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
  17. Dec 15, 2016 at 10:20 AM
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  18. Dec 15, 2016 at 10:39 AM
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    @arnette64 I got mine to dry out but it is now all water marked on the inside.. plus I'm sure the fog will come back. I will bug the dealership after the holidays
     
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    Call ahead to see if they have extra headlight in stock.

    There is a PRO that had front end accident that our dealership is fixing. It will be a 25 day turn around for that Pro. So my dealer is giving me a new light, that they had gotten for that truck, and ordering him a new light, since his is gonna be a while.
     
  20. Dec 15, 2016 at 10:54 AM
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    I don't know if they replace the headlight assembly on the warranty if you can ask them to put the pro one insteed.......it's worth asking
     

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