Aero-M Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Just fitted my new set of glass headlights today, after washing the car this evening it started to get cold and foggy and both headlights have condensation in the bottom corners infront of the main beam area. I would assume this isn't normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Check the bulb are seated correctly and have a good seal. If they've been stored in the house for a while they may need time to acclimatise. My new facelift lights did the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 It looks like the bulbs are all fitted correctly, 1 has been in my house for about 2 weeks and the other for a couple of days. Hopefully they will acclimastise then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Not normal unless they are like 10 years old with a small hole in them. Mine were & are fine since I got them new. As Pete advised, give them a couple of days and again also check the bulbs for any holes/gaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 toyota have had a problem with these in the last year or so...i would say 60% of them ive had do the same...apparently something to do with a supplier who now make them....ive had some changed over from them and they are the same! i put it down to poss the sealant they use to seal the glass to the backing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 toyota have had a problem with these in the last year or so...i would say 60% of them ive had do the same...apparently something to do with a supplier who now make them....ive had some changed over from them and they are the same! i put it down to poss the sealant they use to seal the glass to the backing... How annoying would that be, I would take them back ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 How annoying would that be, I would take them back ! have done....fitted them, washed the car...clouded up again! i tested a set and put extra sealant around the light and that worked so i put it down to poor sealant they use or not enough coverage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 have done....fitted them, washed the car...clouded up again! i tested a set and put extra sealant around the light and that worked so i put it down to poor sealant they use or not enough coverage? What is the best sealant to use? Do you have to split them to reseal them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 sikaflex dude, Im doing some lights for a dude now as we speak and sikaflex is good the oven is on and there being resealed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darragh Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 The headlights really do let a fantastic car down a bucket full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 toyota have had a problem with these in the last year or so...i would say 60% of them ive had do the same...apparently something to do with a supplier who now make them....ive had some changed over from them and they are the same! i put it down to poss the sealant they use to seal the glass to the backing... So toyota still make parts for the supra? they arnt taken of a shelf and wernt made at the same time as the cars were then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 So toyota still make parts for the supra? they arnt taken of a shelf and wernt made at the same time as the cars were then? apparently something to do with a supplier who now make them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Check the bulb are seated correctly and have a good seal. I thought the bulbs were behind glass lenses that are seperate to the main headlamp area where the condensation forms ? I'd take them back and telll them you want a new pair, their hardly cheap are they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 I did speak to him but would have to buy a new set then return the others and wait for money to be returned. My car came of the road at the end of August and won't be out again until april, so Will wait until I wash it to see if they do it again and change them as it will still be within the year warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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