tomgeer Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I found the best solution is to leave the car in the garage unless its sunny. Mine only steam up if I drive the car in the rain, I got so sick of taking them out and using a hair dryer on them every time I used the car that I only use it on dry days now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Mine don't steam up. Car is parked outside all the time. Nether do the ones on my uk. But they are brand new... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Does this happen a lot to facelift headlights? Not as far as I know. My old NA was a facelift and that never had any problems. The original lights on this TT were ok but the chrome rings had gone. I have a car here with facelift new headlights and the nearside one is fogged up... Shame if it had been the drivers side we could have done a swap..!! I found the best solution is to leave the car in the garage unless its sunny. Mine only steam up if I drive the car in the rain, I got so sick of taking them out and using a hair dryer on them every time I used the car that I only use it on dry days now. I don't have a garage. Are your lights new or have they been on the car for a while? Mine don't steam up. Car is parked outside all the time. Nether do the ones on my uk. But they are brand new... Facelift or glass Guigs? It only seems to be the facelifts thay have a problem. My nearside light now has a stain inside due to the condensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 It is your cover like it or not, either invest in a carcoon(I had no problems), or carry on with your cover. My lights were also new and did the same under my storm force cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I don't have a garage. Are your lights new or have they been on the car for a while? They have been on since I bought the car, i'm in the middle of refurbing a second set of facelifts at the moment, i've removed all the old sealant and going to re-seal them with windscreen sealant, hopefully they'll be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 It is your cover like it or not, either invest in a carcoon(I had no problems), or carry on with your cover. My lights were also new and did the same under my storm force cover. Jazz, did you read any of my posts today? The cover has been off for a month and they have gone cloudy since. It hasn't rained a great deal either, over the last week when it has mainly been dry but cold at night is where the problem seems to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Facelift or glass Guigs? It only seems to be the facelifts thay have a problem. My nearside light now has a stain inside due to the condensation. Both. i have 2 cars Glass lights on the uk. plastic Facelifts on my jspec. I had a light go misty on my uk ages ago and replaced it then never had an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulley Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Problem is once condensation condenses and pools in a puddle under the insert (can't see it but remove headlamp and tilt and it will run out the rear breather) unless you drain this and dry out the headlamp, then let it cool in a dry atmosphere the fog will return every time the (greenhouse) enclosure warms up a little an the pool of water evaporates and condenses on the inner of the lense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Jazz, did you read any of my posts today? The cover has been off for a month and they have gone cloudy since. It hasn't rained a great deal either, over the last week when it has mainly been dry but cold at night is where the problem seems to be. My bad, from my beleif they are prone to that as mine did the same, since having my carcoon system it's circulates the condensation out leaving all my car free from moist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 bit off topic but did anybody have issues with them blistering in the Sun? Paint inside the light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 My bad, from my beleif they are prone to that as mine did the same, since having my carcoon system it's circulates the condensation out leaving all my car free from moist. "Todays post by Jazz1 has been brought to you by Carcoon systems". You make me smile mate..!! bit off topic but did anybody have issues with them blistering in the Sun? Paint inside the light No, not at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 "Todays post by Jazz1 has been brought to you by Carcoon systems". You make me smile mate..!!. Far nicer than what I was going to say lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Far nicer than what I was going to say lol I don't normally do polite myself..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hmmm, found a little condensation in mine today after a drive in the wet…they are basically brand spankers, not pleased. I think toyota may have some build quality issues with replacement parts, who do we contact about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Noticed mine has steamed up badly in one headlight too, looks like she has one teary eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hmmm, found a little condensation in mine today after a drive in the wet…they are basically brand spankers, not pleased. I think toyota may have some build quality issues with replacement parts, who do we contact about this? Toyota? I think I have found a solution to my problem today. I bought a fish..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 LOL, you sarcastic git I mean't wouldn't someone who knows the club be a good start point? I.e. Steve Manley, rather than emailing toyota blindly, where they would promptly ignore it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 LOL, you sarcastic git I mean't wouldn't someone who knows the club be a good start point? I.e. Steve Manley, rather than emailing toyota blindly, where they would promptly ignore it? That is a long shot. Toyota at Wigan didn't even go outside to look at the supe as I took it down to show them. They just said that they would get me a new one..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Toyota? I think I have found a solution to my problem today. I bought a fish..!! Pmsl at that comment! Thread bump! Did you manage to sort this mate? I'm about to park mine in a barn for 2 months (woth an open front) and was thinking about getting a stormforce but I'm now thinking its not worth it especially as it has a roof over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassan Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Ive just bought a set from toyota and mines are fogging up to. Not happy. Im going to go see Mr T and see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Must be the weather in UK, I bought 3 sets in South Africa, all perfect.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Iirc H said it was something to do with the caps on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 We defo need updates then! Come on h where are you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazuk Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 It must be the caps on the back as when I bought mine brand new I fitted hids and glued the backs up for peace of mind never been a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 Ive just bought a set from toyota and mines are fogging up to. Not happy. Im going to go see Mr T and see what they say. It will not be the lights. I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that the caps that fit in the fog lights were missing from a piss poor HID install in Japan. Once I unravelled the wiring I found the caps wrapped up in insulation tape. After getting new caps as the original had had holes drilled in them to run wires through, returned the lights to a stock set up solved all my problems. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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