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Inner lense distortion!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kimo, Mar 23, 2018.

  1. Mar 23, 2018 at 5:13 PM
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    kimo

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    As the name implies my daytime running lights are distorting and burnt. I opened a claim with Toyota corporate to see if they will help replace the entire headlights on my 09 taco.

    They had a warranty enhancement program for this known issue but i am way beyond the expiration date which was five years from manufacture date of vehicle.

    Anyone else get help from Toyota that was way out of the warranty period?
     
  2. Mar 23, 2018 at 5:17 PM
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    I feel like I was beyond 5 years from the manufacture date when my 06 headlights got replaced for the burnt DTRL's.
    See what Toyota comes back with. Have you tried talking with the local dealer?
     
  3. Mar 23, 2018 at 5:26 PM
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    Yes local dealer said without a recall on it they wouldn't inspect my truck without charging me. So I decided not to push it any further with them and get corporate involved. We'll see what happens.
    I'd hate to pay out if pocket for their design flaw.
     
  4. Mar 23, 2018 at 6:10 PM
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    It use it as a good excuse to do some retrofits.
     
  5. Mar 24, 2018 at 3:56 PM
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    Doesn’t hurt to try...worst they can say is no.
     
  6. Mar 24, 2018 at 3:58 PM
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    Yep, they said NO
     
  7. Mar 24, 2018 at 4:01 PM
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    Taking it to corporate?
     
  8. Mar 24, 2018 at 4:22 PM
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    Corporate said no, outside warranty period. On my own.
     
  9. Mar 24, 2018 at 4:23 PM
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    Do a retrofit, might as well..

    Edit: I already posted that yesterday, shit, ignore lol
     
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  10. Mar 24, 2018 at 5:18 PM
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    Sucks man, check local ads, the classifieds around here or just upgrade to a new set.
     
  11. Mar 24, 2018 at 5:32 PM
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    Most of the after market headlights seem to be plagued with issues. I've been waiting to hear of a aftermarket light that doesn't leak or build condensation. Anyone know of a good headlight?
    I like the look of these...
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Spyder-Auto-5030283-CCFL-LED-Projector-Headlights-Fits-05-10-Tacoma/232266647713?fits=Model:Tacoma&epid=21017012713&hash=item36142bc8a1:g:L60AAOSwWv5aORcw&vxp=mtr

    also not sure if these eliminate the daytime running light?

    update; found a better deal here on same lights.... http://www.autoanything.com/lights/spyder-headlights
     
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