Tail Light Condensation - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

russv · 05-25-2012, 02:39 PM

I've noticed after washing there is water between the seal and tail light. Will monitor for problems.

Jeff Lange · 05-25-2012, 02:56 PM

I noticed a bulletin regarding this on TMS USA's website earlier this week, so apparently they were already aware of the issue. They didn't have a fix or anything, it was just a notice telling dealers if they see it on a car to let Toyota know.

There was a similar bulletin regarding panel fitment on the FR-S.

Jeff

Enigmus · 05-25-2012, 03:00 PM

I bought my silver FRS yesterday and I too noticed some condensation in the back tail light. I didn't really think much about it since I was rushing to work but I'll definitely keep an eye out for it again!

russv · 05-25-2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Lange

I noticed a bulletin regarding this on TMS USA's website earlier this week, so apparently they were already aware of the issue. They didn't have a fix or anything, it was just a notice telling dealers if they see it on a car to let Toyota know.

There was a similar bulletin regarding panel fitment on the FR-S.

Jeff

Can you get us the link for this? Thanks

Staticfrost · 05-25-2012, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russv

Can you get us the link for this? Thanks

Fir both please

ahausheer · 05-25-2012, 07:10 PM

I don't know about Subaru or Toyota but I know Honda recalled some Fit's because of this. I imagine it must be under warranty.

civicdrivr · 05-25-2012, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Lange

I noticed a bulletin regarding this on TMS USA's website earlier this week, so apparently they were already aware of the issue. They didn't have a fix or anything, it was just a notice telling dealers if they see it on a car to let Toyota know.

There was a similar bulletin regarding panel fitment on the FR-S.

Jeff

You mind posting the TSBs?

Darksword0 · 05-25-2012, 09:33 PM

Well I guess smwe know Subaru developed the lights. Lolsubaru

azian_advanced · 05-25-2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbrtndrws

I got home with my FR-S yesterday and noticed condensation on the inside of the tail light:

OH NOES!

Anyone else experienced this? It still hasn't gone away this morning. I think the tail light assembly has a bad seal or something...

Directly from the FRS repair manual:

Quote:

Section 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance (page 291)

Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Contact your Scion dealer for more information in the following situations. Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a malfunction:

Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lends.
Water has built up inside the headlight.

I'd start by checking if the bulb sockets are properly locked into the tail lamp housing... might just be a loose socket. Otherwise, contact Scion immediately while the condensation is still there.

rbrtndrws · 05-26-2012, 07:08 AM

Great news! Toyota ordered a new tail light assembly for me! Azian_advanced thanks for the tips. Toyota dealership had a look at the assembly and decided it was best to just replace it.

Memphis · 05-26-2012, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbrtndrws

Great news! Toyota ordered a new tail light assembly for me! Azian_advanced thanks for the tips. Toyota dealership had a look at the assembly and decided it was best to just replace it.

Did they let you keep the old assembly? If so are you gonna practice on it for us? Give us a glimpse of what a blacked out housing looks like?

Jeff Lange · 05-26-2012, 10:47 AM

The dealership won't let him keep the old one. I'm guessing Toyota will want it back, and even if they don't, the dealership still has to hold onto it in case they do want it back, unless they don't want to get paid for the job.

Jeff

azian_advanced · 05-26-2012, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbrtndrws

Great news! Toyota ordered a new tail light assembly for me! Azian_advanced thanks for the tips. Toyota dealership had a look at the assembly and decided it was best to just replace it.

just helping out a former 6gc member

MONTEMEX3 · 05-26-2012, 11:06 AM

and this is why we should always wait before buying a new style car....

05-25-2012, 02:39 PM	#15
russv First 86 Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Argento Automatic Location: Northern California Posts: 1,127 Thanks: 1,069 Thanked 544 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I've noticed after washing there is water between the seal and tail light. Will monitor for problems. __________________ Life is short...NO BORING CARS

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Jeff Lange Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 1986 AE86 GT-S, 2011 Lexus IS250 6M Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 661 Thanks: 136 Thanked 361 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I noticed a bulletin regarding this on TMS USA's website earlier this week, so apparently they were already aware of the issue. They didn't have a fix or anything, it was just a notice telling dealers if they see it on a car to let Toyota know. There was a similar bulletin regarding panel fitment on the FR-S. Jeff __________________ 2011 Lexus IS350 F-Sport 6MT with LSD 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S Supercharged

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ahausheer Re-member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Toyota camry Location: S. Cali Posts: 1,001 Thanks: 98 Thanked 292 Times in 152 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't know about Subaru or Toyota but I know Honda recalled some Fit's because of this. I imagine it must be under warranty. __________________ Nothing decays like progress, and nothing preserves like neglect.

05-26-2012, 10:47 AM	#26
Jeff Lange Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 1986 AE86 GT-S, 2011 Lexus IS250 6M Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 661 Thanks: 136 Thanked 361 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The dealership won't let him keep the old one. I'm guessing Toyota will want it back, and even if they don't, the dealership still has to hold onto it in case they do want it back, unless they don't want to get paid for the job. Jeff __________________ 2011 Lexus IS350 F-Sport 6MT with LSD 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S Supercharged

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