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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. Apr 25, 2012 at 8:35 PM
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    No idea's if this will happen on an 08?
     
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  2. Apr 25, 2012 at 8:38 PM
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    Nah, its only with the daytime running lights being the turn signals, newer models only unless you do the mod to have them on but you dont have it so dont worry:)
     
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  3. Apr 25, 2012 at 8:42 PM
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    WELL. chris (csjumper) is going to mod the DTRL for my truck so i can run the white DTRL's..

    Think it'll melt?
     
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  4. Apr 25, 2012 at 8:44 PM
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    ohh, now that i dont know. They are LEDs so its not as hot as the normal bulbs but i really dont know, i think it should be fine though.
     
    rcfreak201, Apr 25, 2012
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  5. Apr 25, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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  6. Apr 25, 2012 at 9:59 PM
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    I found my other post that detailed this:

     
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  7. Apr 25, 2012 at 11:09 PM
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    My 09' DTRL melted both plastic sheilds at about 27,000 miles. Dealer replaced them but one thing I noticed about the NEW headlights, when I opened them up during the projecter mod, the lense is now made of GLASS!
    Those of you who had them replaced by your local dealer recenlty, go out and shine a flashlight in there. You might have the glass ones too...
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2012 at 11:29 PM
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    My 09 lenses are still fine at 60 000 kilometres
     
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  9. Apr 26, 2012 at 1:47 AM
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    I have a 2010 with oem from day one DTRL. The DTRL lens has not changed or melted yet, but the outer clear lens (oem black tinted) on both sides is showing small cracks. Not from impact, but rather typical plastic crazing cracks.

    Anyone else had concerns yet with the outermost lens?

    PK
     
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  10. Apr 26, 2012 at 9:19 AM
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    This makes me glad I don't have daytime running lights!
     
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  11. Apr 26, 2012 at 8:05 PM
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    2010 dtrl's are the flasher bulbs, not the turn signals. so are they still suspect?
     
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  12. May 1, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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    Hey guys.. Just purchased a 2011 with the dtrl and am interested in disabling this feature before damage is done to the lens. Has anyone heard how to 'turn it off' easily?? I had a friend with a 2009 that had extreme discolorization and warping in the turn signal lens.. any info would be great! I have my first oil change with the dealer Thursday and will do some inquiring and let ya'll know..
     
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  13. May 1, 2012 at 5:54 PM
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    Dtrl stealth mode?? How is this done?
     
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  14. May 15, 2012 at 3:52 PM
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    Sorry guys, I'm new to the TW forum and needing to catch up a bit here. I have 2009 Dbl Cab w/ 55k miles with the DRL/Turn Signal Bulb issue. My driver's side bulb has now cracked the small lens all the way through and its trapped in there in two pcs. (see pic w/ bulb removed).

    Questions: Is there a solution for this crap? Can you replace just the lens inside the headlight assembly? What are people doing if warranty isn't an option?

    Thanks Much.

    lens.jpg
     
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  15. May 15, 2012 at 4:14 PM
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    Just swap to LED bulbs its a cooler light and it should not burn. I'm only reading page one so if someone said it on the other pages there ya go
     
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    thanks Dobri-
    Sorry to keep grinding the details. I can do the LED bulb swap with no problem, but is there a way to replace the already cracked lens(es) inside the headlight assembly? Thanks Much.
     
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  17. Jun 13, 2012 at 2:24 PM
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    How do you prevent the LED's from blinking fast? I put in two replacement LED's on my DRL. Blinks fast. Is this a hazard to the electronics in the long run if I decide to eat the 15 bucks for the lights and continue using them?
     
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  18. Jun 13, 2012 at 2:27 PM
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    My dad's 09 DRL's have done this, and it bugs the crap out of me every time I see it. I haven't said anything to him about though. Haha
     
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    mine are doing that as well. I'm lazy to fix it but I'm sure its just putting 2 more in the rear that are LED as well.
     
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  20. Jun 13, 2012 at 8:21 PM
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    That is because of the bulb outage sensor circuit: Here is the answer you seek:

    http://www.stu-offroad.com/electrical/led1/led-5.htm#q2
     
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