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Moisture in headlight & fog after LED bulb install

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jgwilson88, Nov 5, 2019.

  1. Nov 5, 2019 at 6:30 AM
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    jgwilson88

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    A few months ago I installed a set of Lasfit LED bulbs in my fogs and headlights. Since I have done this I first noticed condensation in my headlights and then after a heavy rain last week I noticed my drivers fog had a noticeably amount of water in it. What would be causing this? I was thinking maybe bc of the fans on back of bulbs. The bulb gasket on headlights seem tight. I cant deal with the way the lights look with foggy condensation.
    Thanks in advance for any input.
     
  2. Nov 5, 2019 at 6:33 AM
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  4. Nov 5, 2019 at 6:59 AM
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    Yeah that's about where I'm at....I have a set of the Sylvania ZXE in my 1st gen and hey work good. I just wanted that more modern headlight look on my 2009. I may just have to end up going back to a "better" stock bulb.
     
  5. Nov 5, 2019 at 8:00 AM
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    Its karma telling you NOT to put led bulbs in yout headlights
     
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    The entire OEM headlight including bulb has been DOT approved for your truck specifically, only with the correct bulb installed. LED's don't generate enough heat to keep the inside of the housing dry.
     
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  10. Nov 6, 2019 at 6:07 AM
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    I had no idea that's what that was. Good to know.
     

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