moisture buildup in the headlight?

[cherrywanzi]

Got my 2011 meganitic grey LE(without back deak, yeah!) in late November, I'm pretty happy with the overall performance so far. But yesterday when I gave it a wash, I noticed there are some moistures build up in one of the headlight. I remembered there was a post about this issue couple of months back, but when I search the thread, I couldn't find it any more.

Is it common? is it a defect for 5th gen? Should I take it back to the dealer to fix it?

Thanks!
Cherry

 

[kmiller8821]

I searched "headlight defect"

I believe this is what you are looking for.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/70979-potential-headlight-defect.html


Mine has the same issue, some good buffing with plastic cleaner has removed it for now, but I suspect it will be back. No official word from Toyota as far as I know on this. The dealer buffed it out last time I was there, for me.

Good luck

 

[cherrywanzi]

thanks a lot! yeah, I guess I'm the newest victim, only 2.5 months after getting this new truck, less than 1000 miles.......

 

[ALLEGRO]

I solved this problem on my 2007 Limited by doing this:

Carefully remove the bulbs from the buckets.

Take a hairdryer, heat to medium, fan to hi. Blow air in one bulb hole and ensure it comes out the other.

Let run for 30 minutes and then turn heat to COLD. This will put ambient-temp air into the bucket to equalize things.

Here is the key part I did not get right for a couple of times: On a warm day, leave the front angled to the sun and leave the bulbs out. This will finalize the equalization process.

Now take some petroleum jelly or dielectric grease and lightly coat the mating surface of the bulb socket. This will be your final seal to avoid any moisture from getting back in the bucket.

Good Luck