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Toyota Recall ( Melting DTRLs)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jeffvt0508, Jul 10, 2014.

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  1. Jan 21, 2018 at 5:40 PM
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    Tiedie

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    I also fall into the category of out of luck but this is what I'm going to do in the next little while.
     
    Tiedie, Jan 21, 2018
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  2. Feb 25, 2018 at 8:15 PM
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    I missed the customer support program because mine were not melting during the covered period but now they are and look like crap.

    Can anyone who got the re-engineered headlights comment on how they are holding up over time with same factory hot DLR bulbs? I don’t want to get them if there are any issues.

    I have a credit with Toyota and am considering using my credit to pick up the re-engineered sport headlights.

    Also, does anyone know if the re-engineered sport lenses have the same dark bezel and same general dark look as the original sport lenses from factory for 2005-2011 models?

    Any pics of the new sport lenses would be much appreciated for 2005-2011 trim. I gotta make a decision early this week before a parts coupon I have expires.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    AJC84, Feb 25, 2018
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  3. Feb 25, 2018 at 8:24 PM
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    From what I can tell, the new housings appear to have a glass lense in place of the plastic ones that were discoloring and starting to bubble. No issues at all with the new housings.

    I also have a sport model and was concerned about having the "smoked" headlights that were included with my trim package when I bought the truck new. The replacement housings did have the smoked bezels like the ones they replaced.
     
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  4. Feb 25, 2018 at 8:26 PM
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    Here are some pics of the before and after headlight assemblies:

    Original headlight:


    Replacement headlight:
     
    Tsinajinii, Feb 25, 2018
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  5. Feb 28, 2018 at 10:04 PM
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    Thanks for the information it was a big help!
     
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  6. Mar 18, 2018 at 12:05 PM
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    Does anyone have more info for me? My 2011 are badly burnt. Both sides. And now, one is leaking and full of water and moisture. Sigh.

    This looks like shit, Toyota!

    20180317_161510.jpg
     
    xguntherc, Mar 18, 2018
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  7. Mar 18, 2018 at 12:48 PM
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  8. Mar 18, 2018 at 12:52 PM
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    Lol.. and he called the fire crew. Didn't just handle it himself...

    So any info for my situation?
     
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  9. Oct 24, 2018 at 8:23 AM
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    I just called and of course Toyota claims I'm not covered under this TSB even though I have the old style headlamps that are melted.. Does this sound right or are they just giving me the run around? 2008 dbsb
     
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  10. Oct 24, 2018 at 9:06 AM
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    The service buliten expired in November of 2015.
     
    Tsinajinii, Oct 24, 2018
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  11. Oct 24, 2018 at 9:48 AM
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    To bad my 2010 TRD sport is showing signs of the defect Right headlight has moisture and it hasn't rained in months, replaced the left DRL bulb shortly after I bought it. Will try to reseal the right headlight and remove both lights until I can replace both headlights. Only has 37K but 3 years late on the recall. Went out and looked can't remove bulbs, part of turn signal Duh. Is there a way to disable the DLR function?
     
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  12. Oct 24, 2018 at 9:56 AM
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    Here is another option for a DIY approach to fixing the melting lens
     
    Tsinajinii, Oct 24, 2018
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  13. Oct 24, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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    Well shit... thanks for the info!
     
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  14. Oct 24, 2018 at 11:09 AM
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    replace with leds but make sure you have a good relay that doesnt hyperflash
     
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