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Knob underneath oem led headlight

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AvocadoTaco, May 22, 2024.

  1. May 22, 2024 at 2:36 PM
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    AvocadoTaco

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    Just curious, what is this knob underneath the headlight. I thought it was a drain or simply a cap so I can get rid of the moisture inside, but seems more like an adjuster than a cap.

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  2. May 22, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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    And as soon as I created this post, i get a different grip on said uncertain cap, and it pops right off. Rubber ring keeps it nice and snug, so it wasn't screwing off as I expected it to. That said, water just dumped out as soon as I removed it, so it worked as intended. Now to figure out why water got in.

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  3. May 22, 2024 at 9:41 PM
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    It will never work again, you let the headlight fluid out.
     
  4. May 29, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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    Literally changing out the blinker fluid haha
     
  5. May 29, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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    Oldie but goodie, blinker fluid and bucket of steam:

     
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  6. May 29, 2024 at 1:55 PM
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    All the things!
    Moisture can accumulate via ambient humidity. These lights are not air/vapor proof, hence the drain plug. Put the plug back in and carry on.
     

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