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DaJo · 06-17-2012, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F1point4

To anyone, would someone point out which nuts Moto-san is referring to?
Many thanks

Not sure about the FR-S/BRZ yet, but in most cars, it's just inside the trunk behind the carpet liner/trim piece. Check there...

mashal · 06-17-2012, 03:32 PM

From what I read a couple days ago, you can take it into the dealer and because it is a known factory defect they order you some new tail lights, someone also had mentioned it is free of charge. I will try and find the link to the post.

Mr.Jay · 06-17-2012, 10:27 PM

got caught in a huge rainstorm yesterday was one the road/outside for about 10 hrs of constant rain. Forgot to check my taillights yesterday but did today and noticed a pool of water but only in one light.

Going to call in on Monday.

Liquidsnake · 06-23-2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

got caught in a huge rainstorm yesterday was one the road/outside for about 10 hrs of constant rain. Forgot to check my taillights yesterday but did today and noticed a pool of water but only in one light.

Going to call in on Monday.

Washed my car today and noticed this also.

called my dealership and they are aware.

Mr.Jay · 06-23-2012, 08:25 PM

It was bad too realll bad

After 2 days of drying out

The lens was half full to start

DaJo · 06-23-2012, 09:35 PM

Nice...Jay, did you find out where it's leaking in from? It is said that it may be leaking from where the mounting bolts are...Can you please confirm this if it is the problem?

bneale · 07-13-2012, 03:02 PM

I have condensation in my tail lamps just like the OP. Its visable almost every morning when I come out and get into the car. It's only visable for a short period of time though. By the time I get to work or the dealership, its always gone.

Now here in lies the problem, have any of you guys had trouble with the dealership replacing your lamps or helping you with the problem? OpenRoad in Richmond is arguing with me right now. I showed up last week to talk to them about this problem, I showed them the photos, and they told me they would look into it. I forwarded the photos to them (they asked for them) and they promised to get back to me.

1 week later and I haven't seen a response. So I emailed the service tech for an update. He just told me this:

I have talked to my warranty person at Toyota Canada and he says that the problem is unknown to him however when it has to do with condensation
within the taillights that the dealership will need to physically see the condensation before replacement is approved. So, if you would be able to leave it
overnight with us to confirm the problem then I would be happy to replace them covered under warranty.

Why do they even need to have my car overnight? Do they think I'm lying to them? I fired back an email which asks If I can just send them photos of the problem everyday. I still can't believe its this much trouble considering, this is the samn damn dealership that replaced Mr.Jay's tail lamps.

And they still claim to not know about problem?? What the hell?

I sent them the link to the Jalopnik article where this thread is reported. I sent them the "Tech Tips" image listed on the article. I also sent them the response which Moto-P mentioned earlier on page 3 of this article, trying to prove to them that this is a known issue.

If you guys can't tell, I'm really starting to get pissed off. I've only made 1 payment on this car and already the dealership is struggling to provide me assistance with something I deem, a warrenty issue. Why not just simply replace it and make me happy?

Moto-P... I could really use Tada's phone number right about now!

bneale

Snoopyalien24 · 07-13-2012, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bneale

I have condensation in my tail lamps just like the OP. Its visable almost every morning when I come out and get into the car. It's only visable for a short period of time though. By the time I get to work or the dealership, its always gone.

Now here in lies the problem, have any of you guys had trouble with the dealership replacing your lamps or helping you with the problem? OpenRoad in Richmond is arguing with me right now. I showed up last week to talk to them about this problem, I showed them the photos, and they told me they would look into it. I forwarded the photos to them (they asked for them) and they promised to get back to me.

1 week later and I haven't seen a response. So I emailed the service tech for an update. He just told me this:

I have talked to my warranty person at Toyota Canada and he says that the problem is unknown to him however when it has to do with condensation
within the taillights that the dealership will need to physically see the condensation before replacement is approved. So, if you would be able to leave it
overnight with us to confirm the problem then I would be happy to replace them covered under warranty.

Why do they even need to have my car overnight? Do they think I'm lying to them? I fired back an email which asks If I can just send them photos of the problem everyday. I still can't believe its this much trouble considering, this is the samn damn dealership that replaced Mr.Jay's tail lamps.

And they still claim to not know about problem?? What the hell?

I sent them the link to the Jalopnik article where this thread is reported. I sent them the "Tech Tips" image listed on the article. I also sent them the response which Moto-P mentioned earlier on page 3 of this article, trying to prove to them that this is a known issue.

If you guys can't tell, I'm really starting to get pissed off. I've only made 1 payment on this car and already the dealership is struggling to provide me assistance with something I deem, a warrenty issue. Why not just simply replace it and make me happy?

Moto-P... I could really use Tada's phone number right about now!

bneale

Their is a post answering how to fix this. I think it's a few loose screws or over-tightening which caused the housing to crack

Hanakuso · 07-13-2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Their is a post answering how to fix this. I think it's a few loose screws or over-tightening which caused the housing to crack

Honestly he should not try to fix the problem himself. If he ends up damaging/cracking it in anyway then the responsibility ends up in his hands

Quote:

Originally Posted by bneale

I have condensation in my tail lamps just like the OP. Its visable almost every morning when I come out and get into the car. It's only visable for a short period of time though. By the time I get to work or the dealership, its always gone.

Now here in lies the problem, have any of you guys had trouble with the dealership replacing your lamps or helping you with the problem? OpenRoad in Richmond is arguing with me right now. I showed up last week to talk to them about this problem, I showed them the photos, and they told me they would look into it. I forwarded the photos to them (they asked for them) and they promised to get back to me.

1 week later and I haven't seen a response. So I emailed the service tech for an update. He just told me this:

I have talked to my warranty person at Toyota Canada and he says that the problem is unknown to him however when it has to do with condensation
within the taillights that the dealership will need to physically see the condensation before replacement is approved. So, if you would be able to leave it
overnight with us to confirm the problem then I would be happy to replace them covered under warranty.

Why do they even need to have my car overnight? Do they think I'm lying to them? I fired back an email which asks If I can just send them photos of the problem everyday. I still can't believe its this much trouble considering, this is the samn damn dealership that replaced Mr.Jay's tail lamps.

And they still claim to not know about problem?? What the hell?

I sent them the link to the Jalopnik article where this thread is reported. I sent them the "Tech Tips" image listed on the article. I also sent them the response which Moto-P mentioned earlier on page 3 of this article, trying to prove to them that this is a known issue.

If you guys can't tell, I'm really starting to get pissed off. I've only made 1 payment on this car and already the dealership is struggling to provide me assistance with something I deem, a warrenty issue. Why not just simply replace it and make me happy?

Moto-P... I could really use Tada's phone number right about now!

bneale

Trying a different dealership would be my first thing to do.

bneale · 07-13-2012, 03:49 PM

The dealership just called me back. They just agreed to replace my tail lamps.

Finally after all the arguing. I even told the guy "why even give customers like me this much trouble when its just covered by the warrenty. Its a FLAGSHIP HALO car for Toyota after all".

They finally said they will order the lights and call me to install them once they arrive.

Finally a resolution though!

bneale

ruskymx · 07-13-2012, 07:43 PM

I have this issue too.

Passneger Side only from what it seems. I haven't noticed it on the driver's side yet. It may rain tonight so if it does, I'll keep an eye on it as well.

Ruskymx

cobrabyte · 07-14-2012, 12:50 PM

I noticed condensation on my passenger-side tail light, as well.

I'm going to set up an appointment with my Subaru dealership this next week.

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DaJo · 07-14-2012, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobrabyte

I noticed condensation on my passenger-side tail light, as well.

I'm going to set up an appointment with my Subaru dealership this next week.

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Sorry to hear. When was your delivery date for this vehicle? I think you may be the first BRZ that has this problem so far!... Hope it gets resolved soon.

cobrabyte · 07-14-2012, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaJoian

Sorry to hear. When was your delivery date for this vehicle? I think you may be the first BRZ that has this problem so far!... Hope it gets resolved soon.

I picked it up June 2nd or 3rd. Will report back from the dealer.

White64Goat · 07-14-2012, 04:09 PM

That was one of my questions, is it only happening on the passenger side or have people had it occur on both sides?

drifter · 07-14-2012, 04:23 PM

Washed my car about 1 hours ago, condensation in drivers side tail light. Went to dealer, he said I have to bring it in and show it to service when they are open.

_hollywood · 07-14-2012, 09:48 PM

Happened to me, dealer fixed asap (took 2 weeks for the light to come in) no complaints here

White64Goat · 07-15-2012, 11:15 AM

Hollywood...right or left side?

lucchesi423 · 07-15-2012, 10:31 PM

joining this club, got condesation in both of my tail lights. Going to call the dealership tomorrow and get it resolved.

Gaiakai · 07-15-2012, 10:44 PM

I got this today, only on the passenger's side

Calling a nearby dealership tomorrow to set up an appointment.

20120715_201943 by Gaiakai, on Flickr

20120715_202005 by Gaiakai, on Flickr

20120715_201955 by Gaiakai, on Flickr

FT_Monk · 07-15-2012, 11:11 PM

My WRX had the same problem years ago. It was the thin seal between the light and the body that let water in; I had a trunk full of water! I took out the light, seal it back with RTV. The RTV seal should last a couple life time of the car.

Sportsguy83 · 07-15-2012, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT_Monk

My WRX had the same problem years ago. It was the thin seal between the light and the body that let water in; I had a trunk full of water! I took out the light, seal it back with RTV. The RTV seal should last a couple life time of the car.

Why go through the hassle of fixing it yourself, when it is a known issue by Toyota and its covered under warranty?

06-17-2012, 10:27 PM	#91
Mr.Jay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: FRS :D Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 2,640 Thanks: 284 Thanked 444 Times in 290 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	got caught in a huge rainstorm yesterday was one the road/outside for about 10 hrs of constant rain. Forgot to check my taillights yesterday but did today and noticed a pool of water but only in one light. Going to call in on Monday. __________________ \|Project\|Harlequin 2013 Ultramarine Scion FRS AVOID OPENROAD SCION RICHMOND

06-23-2012, 08:25 PM	#93
Mr.Jay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: FRS :D Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 2,640 Thanks: 284 Thanked 444 Times in 290 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It was bad too realll bad After 2 days of drying out The lens was half full to start __________________ \|Project\|Harlequin 2013 Ultramarine Scion FRS AVOID OPENROAD SCION RICHMOND

06-23-2012, 09:35 PM	#94
DaJo FT86Club Vancouver Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Sport-Tech; Drove: MR-S, AE86 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 119 Thanked 415 Times in 285 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice...Jay, did you find out where it's leaking in from? It is said that it may be leaking from where the mounting bolts are...Can you please confirm this if it is the problem? __________________ 1984 AE86 BT 20V 5MT 2007-2012 *>> SOLD!* << 2000 MR-S 5MT 2010-2012 >> SOLD! << 2013 SWP BRZ Sport-Tech 6AT Since '12 >> FT86Club Vancouver <<**

07-13-2012, 03:02 PM	#95
bneale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 555 Thanks: 1 Thanked 55 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have condensation in my tail lamps just like the OP. Its visable almost every morning when I come out and get into the car. It's only visable for a short period of time though. By the time I get to work or the dealership, its always gone. Now here in lies the problem, have any of you guys had trouble with the dealership replacing your lamps or helping you with the problem? OpenRoad in Richmond is arguing with me right now. I showed up last week to talk to them about this problem, I showed them the photos, and they told me they would look into it. I forwarded the photos to them (they asked for them) and they promised to get back to me. 1 week later and I haven't seen a response. So I emailed the service tech for an update. He just told me this: I have talked to my warranty person at Toyota Canada and he says that the problem is unknown to him however when it has to do with condensation within the taillights that the dealership will need to physically see the condensation before replacement is approved. So, if you would be able to leave it overnight with us to confirm the problem then I would be happy to replace them covered under warranty. Why do they even need to have my car overnight? Do they think I'm lying to them? I fired back an email which asks If I can just send them photos of the problem everyday. I still can't believe its this much trouble considering, this is the samn damn dealership that replaced Mr.Jay's tail lamps. And they still claim to not know about problem?? What the hell? I sent them the link to the Jalopnik article where this thread is reported. I sent them the "Tech Tips" image listed on the article. I also sent them the response which Moto-P mentioned earlier on page 3 of this article, trying to prove to them that this is a known issue. If you guys can't tell, I'm really starting to get pissed off. I've only made 1 payment on this car and already the dealership is struggling to provide me assistance with something I deem, a warrenty issue. Why not just simply replace it and make me happy? Moto-P... I could really use Tada's phone number right about now! bneale __________________

07-13-2012, 03:49 PM	#98
bneale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 555 Thanks: 1 Thanked 55 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The dealership just called me back. They just agreed to replace my tail lamps. Finally after all the arguing. I even told the guy "why even give customers like me this much trouble when its just covered by the warrenty. Its a FLAGSHIP HALO car for Toyota after all". They finally said they will order the lights and call me to install them once they arrive. Finally a resolution though! bneale __________________

06-17-2012, 03:32 PM	#90
mashal DADA Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Location: alberta canada Posts: 876 Thanks: 6 Thanked 225 Times in 150 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	From what I read a couple days ago, you can take it into the dealer and because it is a known factory defect they order you some new tail lights, someone also had mentioned it is free of charge. I will try and find the link to the post.

07-13-2012, 07:43 PM	#99
ruskymx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 13 HotLava FRS, 93 4Runner, 97 Taco Location: Orwigsburg, PA Posts: 371 Thanks: 84 Thanked 303 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have this issue too. Passneger Side only from what it seems. I haven't noticed it on the driver's side yet. It may rain tonight so if it does, I'll keep an eye on it as well. Ruskymx __________________ Jeff R @ Freedom Toyota-Scion My FRS Blog My Facebook Page for work. My YouTube Channel w/ FRS Vids

07-14-2012, 04:09 PM	#103
White64Goat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ CSB LTD MT, 02 WRX Location: Fred. Co. Md. Posts: 711 Thanks: 17 Thanked 181 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	That was one of my questions, is it only happening on the passenger side or have people had it occur on both sides?

07-14-2012, 04:23 PM	#104
drifter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: truck and old car Location: CA Posts: 296 Thanks: 118 Thanked 147 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Washed my car about 1 hours ago, condensation in drivers side tail light. Went to dealer, he said I have to bring it in and show it to service when they are open.

07-14-2012, 09:48 PM	#105
_hollywood Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 97 itr sold Location: WI Posts: 526 Thanks: 141 Thanked 147 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Happened to me, dealer fixed asap (took 2 weeks for the light to come in) no complaints here __________________ FR-S #56 of 86 Raven MT (daily) 1996 MKIV TT Supra (money pit) Yes its turbo, yes its auto, no it doesnt have 1000hp Fabled Four

07-15-2012, 11:15 AM	#106
White64Goat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ CSB LTD MT, 02 WRX Location: Fred. Co. Md. Posts: 711 Thanks: 17 Thanked 181 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Hollywood...right or left side?

07-15-2012, 10:44 PM	#108
Gaiakai Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 583 Thanks: 161 Thanked 125 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got this today, only on the passenger's side Calling a nearby dealership tomorrow to set up an appointment. 20120715_201943 by Gaiakai, on Flickr 20120715_202005 by Gaiakai, on Flickr 20120715_201955 by Gaiakai, on Flickr __________________ "Give a man a match and he'll be warm for a minute. Light a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."

07-15-2012, 11:11 PM	#109
FT_Monk Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Over the hill WRX Location: Socal Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My WRX had the same problem years ago. It was the thin seal between the light and the body that let water in; I had a trunk full of water! I took out the light, seal it back with RTV. The RTV seal should last a couple life time of the car.

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