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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by WilliamJames, May 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM.

  1. May 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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    WilliamJames

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    I discovered this today as I was washing my truck. I don’t recall hitting anything and there is no damage around the drivers side fog light - not even a scuff. Mother trucker. Maybe someone is mad at me and I don’t know it haha

    Edit: anyone know how much it will cost to fix? Can you replace the glass or is it one unit?

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    Edit 2: The culprit was a piece of scrap metal that managed to hit my left fog light perfectly without scratching anything else. It was still in the bottom of the bumper. I will replace the light once and then I will just buy the plain panel to cover the hole bc I never use the damn things anyway haha

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  2. May 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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    soundman98

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    They stole the light bulb?
     
  3. May 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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    Rock Lobster

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    That's a really weird way to attempt a CAN Bus theft. :eek:
     
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  4. May 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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    GTGallop

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    Daughter had the same happen on a mustang. We just assumed road debris but there was no damage outside of the fog light. Weird.
     
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  5. May 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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    WilliamJames

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    no, the bulb is broken and still in there.
     
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  6. May 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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    t0p_d0g

    t0p_d0g 私はタコマが大好きです

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    Same thing happen twice on my old gen1 road debris.
     
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  7. May 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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    tonered

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    One of mine broke. I have a spare if you want to pay shipping?
     
  8. May 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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    photodoc

    photodoc Of the paths u take in life make sure a few r dirt

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    Had that happen a few times to me with different cars. Sucks. My guess is a single unit.
     
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  9. May 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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    Tacosha

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    minor, TRD skid plate, front recovery points, Regken mud flaps, rear diff breather, AC drain pipe extended. Upgraded sound with active sub woofer, tonneau cover, CB radio.
    That's why I always applying 3m protection film over my fog lights.
    without it it's only matter of time to happen.
    And yes, it's a whole unit.
     
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  10. May 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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    2021SR5V64WD

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    Very lucky rock hit your unlucky light?...
     
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  11. May 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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    Chew

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    They pickup rocks n debris easily, I doubt it’s a human enemy.
     
  12. May 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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    yep, I found a Toyota oem left fog light for $148 which is $3 cheaper than the right side for some strange reason.
     
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  13. May 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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    photodoc

    photodoc Of the paths u take in life make sure a few r dirt

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    Never makes sense to me when sides are different prices.
     
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  14. May 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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    Time for an upgrade
     
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  15. May 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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    RustyGreen

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    Sorry this happened to you, on the other hand things could be much worse.

    I would take a broken, bolt in fog light over paint/body damage any day.
     
  16. May 26, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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    Toycoma2021

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    Time to start cutting for a real bumper and winch.
     
  17. May 26, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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    Somebody got me at the airport a couple years ago. This one didn't seem like an accident either but maybe it was a rock or something

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  18. May 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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    Yea, far as I know it’s a one piece unit from factory, (maybe can buy a used off fle-bay) that sucks ….but on the bright side of that no time then better for an fog upgrade??..…:boink::fingerscrossed::D
     
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  19. May 26, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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    Fireball 00

    Fireball 00 Mountain air is the bomb, where’s my wax?

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    Ughh that’s brutal!
     
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  20. May 26, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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    WilliamJames

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    I never use the things so an upgrade would be useless haha.
     

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