DRL condensation. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Superhatch · 02-22-2013, 11:55 AM

Oh, you only have condensation at the rear of your car...that's cute.

27,xxx miles. Driving through sleet last night, got out to fill up with gas and clean off headlights and noticed this. In the "peak" of the DRL LED lights on either side of the car condensation had formed.

I'm also dropping my car off next week for my 2nd set of replacement tail lights since the first replacement set both have condensation.

I'm thinking about just taking out all my housings and sealing them up myself.

infinite012 · 02-22-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Superhatch

I'm thinking about just taking out all my housings and sealing them up myself.

Sounds like a plan.

Lee358 · 02-22-2013, 12:32 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17777

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Spencer · 02-22-2013, 04:01 PM

Went to my dealership and ordered new ones for me. Just be sure to bring it when the condensation is visible

xDBOYx · 02-22-2013, 05:36 PM

I got condensation on my tails and my vin falls in the "fixed" category. I need to keep an eye on my drl.

Ranatsu · 02-22-2013, 05:55 PM

Yea I've had this for awhile on the drivers side.. I should probably just go and have them order new ones.. I've just been too lazy to go over there.

jeebus · 02-22-2013, 06:21 PM

They are something like $140 each. Not that you have to pay for them, but after warranty you will...

IloveBaldEagles · 02-22-2013, 06:31 PM

How many miles again? You might have the highest mileage I have seen so far.

milenko11 · 02-22-2013, 07:14 PM

I thought I saw condensation in mine the other week but I wasn't sure. I'll keep an eye on it

dammitcubs · 02-26-2013, 07:53 PM

it sounds like it doesn't matter how many times you replace this, its always gonna happen. its a design flaw on toyota/subaru.

BRZranger · 02-26-2013, 07:58 PM

Don't bother ordering new ones.

Mine had condensation and I had them replaced under warranty... New ends still get condensation, just like the taillights.

I was told by Subaru parts/service that the lights are meant to "breath", but they could also be replaced under warranty if I wanted to. I'll probably get them replaced be fore warranty is expired.

Soslow · 02-26-2013, 08:42 PM

What's the chances that the 2014 MY will actually fix these issues?

Z3D · 02-26-2013, 08:54 PM

Just take it out, seal it, make it air tight. bing bang boom.

Getagrip · 02-27-2013, 10:34 AM

I took my car through a touchless car was recently and only after that I had condesation in the DRLs. Most of these "sealed" units are actually vented. I'm sure it will dry out eventually. No biggie.

02-22-2013, 11:55 AM	#1
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	DRL condensation. Oh, you only have condensation at the rear of your car...that's cute. 27,xxx miles. Driving through sleet last night, got out to fill up with gas and clean off headlights and noticed this. In the "peak" of the DRL LED lights on either side of the car condensation had formed. I'm also dropping my car off next week for my 2nd set of replacement tail lights since the first replacement set both have condensation. I'm thinking about just taking out all my housings and sealing them up myself. __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

02-22-2013, 06:21 PM	#7
jeebus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2015 Mustang GT (on order) Location: San Diego Posts: 904 Thanks: 114 Thanked 471 Times in 208 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	They are something like $140 each. Not that you have to pay for them, but after warranty you will... __________________

02-27-2013, 10:34 AM	#14
Getagrip Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Location: Florida Posts: 72 Thanks: 14 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I took my car through a touchless car was recently and only after that I had condesation in the DRLs. Most of these "sealed" units are actually vented. I'm sure it will dry out eventually. No biggie. __________________ SWP BRZ

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dammitcubs Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2008 EVO X Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 76 Thanks: 16 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	it sounds like it doesn't matter how many times you replace this, its always gonna happen. its a design flaw on toyota/subaru.

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BRZranger Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Everett, WA Posts: 736 Thanks: 996 Thanked 268 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't bother ordering new ones. Mine had condensation and I had them replaced under warranty... New ends still get condensation, just like the taillights. I was told by Subaru parts/service that the lights are meant to "breath", but they could also be replaced under warranty if I wanted to. I'll probably get them replaced be fore warranty is expired.

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Z3D Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: Massachusetts Posts: 89 Thanks: 38 Thanked 20 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just take it out, seal it, make it air tight. bing bang boom.

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