Potential Headlight Defect
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azn-sensation
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Thats correct, I do have a new pair just sitting around.
BAYOU
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Hey Guys,
I had the same problem, and it got considerably worse with sub-zero temps and night driving. The dealer replaced them and it has been two months and more sub-zero temps, with no clouding so far. I think they are a bit different also the front lens seems to be clearer... or maybe cleaner haha, but I'll let ya'll kow if any clouding shows up.
I had the same problem, and it got considerably worse with sub-zero temps and night driving. The dealer replaced them and it has been two months and more sub-zero temps, with no clouding so far. I think they are a bit different also the front lens seems to be clearer... or maybe cleaner haha, but I'll let ya'll kow if any clouding shows up.
Foggy Headlight
I just took my 2010 Trail in for tire rotation and an oil change. While it was in for service I talked with the Asst Service mgr about the foggy headlights. He took pics and sent it to the regional Toyota rep. The rep responded back and stated that 2 new headlights will be ordered for me and a service bulletin will be released to dealer! That is awesome news because my warranty is expiring March 2013. I love my 4 Runner but the quality seems to have gone down. I have had the entire front passenger seat replace due to power seat problem, driver's seat cloth had seperated and the foggy headlight. I am glad all these issues were addressed and my Toyota dealer service dept (Leesburg Toyota) has been great.
I just took my 2010 Trail in for tire rotation and an oil change. While it was in for service I talked with the Asst Service mgr about the foggy headlights. He took pics and sent it to the regional Toyota rep. The rep responded back and stated that 2 new headlights will be ordered for me and a service bulletin will be released to dealer! That is awesome news because my warranty is expiring March 2013. I love my 4 Runner but the quality seems to have gone down. I have had the entire front passenger seat replace due to power seat problem, driver's seat cloth had seperated and the foggy headlight. I am glad all these issues were addressed and my Toyota dealer service dept (Leesburg Toyota) has been great.
kmiller8821
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Bump. I'd like to know too. I've only got about 4k of warranty remaining...Mine are real hazy.
YotaGuy91
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Bump bump!!
I posted the link to this thread on Toyota's 4Runner facebook page...perhaps someone will take notice. I wonder if Rav4 owners are having the same issues, since their headlamp housings are shaped somewhat similarly, with the flat edges and whatnot. I'm definitely subscribing to this thread.
I posted the link to this thread on Toyota's 4Runner facebook page...perhaps someone will take notice. I wonder if Rav4 owners are having the same issues, since their headlamp housings are shaped somewhat similarly, with the flat edges and whatnot. I'm definitely subscribing to this thread.
Btm02144
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Brought my '11 TE in today for 25k service and had them check out my foggy headlights. Service Manager suggested it was normal/condensation and that it would go away. Explained to him that it does not, and he said he'd put a note in my folder and I should bring back in a week to show that it hasn't improved. So I called the Toyota customer service line as suggested in this forum, and the rep sais there were no bulletins for my vehicle about this. Will take back to dealer in a week.
Also have a nail in sidewall of tire - dealer said I'd need a new tire not a plug. $231 for the tire, plus mounting, etc = $295. No thanks.
Also have a nail in sidewall of tire - dealer said I'd need a new tire not a plug. $231 for the tire, plus mounting, etc = $295. No thanks.
mikey's2010SR5
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I must say since getting my lights retroed there has been no fog.....yet. I will have to keep an eye on them.
doberman_baby
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Oiled it? Probably with WD40. Should get it replaced as there is both as US and CAD TSB released already.
Toyota Service Bulletin on foggy headlights
Last July 2010 at my 12 month service I pointed out the foggy top of the headlight lens...their response was to wax the headlight lenses. It looked better for a day. Just got back from 24 month service, I put the foggy headlights on the list of things to check again, expecting to get the wax job again. I wasn't planning to argue about it. Anyway, they tell me there's a Toyota Service Bulletin out on this - TSB 0081-12, and that they ordered new Headlamp Assemblies and will call me next week when they arrive to set up appointment for replacement. Said they have an improved version that won't fog up.
Sounds like Toyota headquarters has acknowledged the problem and done something about it.
Last July 2010 at my 12 month service I pointed out the foggy top of the headlight lens...their response was to wax the headlight lenses. It looked better for a day. Just got back from 24 month service, I put the foggy headlights on the list of things to check again, expecting to get the wax job again. I wasn't planning to argue about it. Anyway, they tell me there's a Toyota Service Bulletin out on this - TSB 0081-12, and that they ordered new Headlamp Assemblies and will call me next week when they arrive to set up appointment for replacement. Said they have an improved version that won't fog up.
Sounds like Toyota headquarters has acknowledged the problem and done something about it.
