WARNING: Toms Taillight owners, check for melting!

[Kotu100]

Originally Posted by JPxM0Dz

I use to own the JDM red Tom's with no issues. I now have a set of JDM clear Tom's yet to be installed. Are the melting issues specific to the USDM or is also an issue with JDM or both ? Kind of surprised as they are all made by DEPO.

STOCK - Condensation issues
VALENTI - Both condensation and faulty leds
BUDDY CLUB - Melting issues
TOMS - Melting issues

Guess I should have went with my gut on the Intecs as my next tail light option
Smoked stocks are still my favorite with upgraded gaskets

Defective Valenti's were replaced with an updated version. I've not heard of any issues since this batch was released in November i believe.

[FRSfan111]

My crystal eye red tail lights have had no problems at all since I bought them back in 2013..

[JPxM0Dz]

Originally Posted by Kotu100

Defective Valenti's were replaced with an updated version. I've not heard of any issues since this batch was released in November i believe.

Yeah I know, I've like owned just about every tail light option out there and did get the newer replacement Valenti

[JPxM0Dz]

Originally Posted by FRSfan111

My crystal eye red tail lights have had no problems at all since I bought them back in 2013..

Agreed! My first aftermarket set were these and had zero issues. Still one the better tail light options out there and great price when compared to the more expensive Tom's or Buddy Club

[KayC]

JDM red TOM's here. No issue. been installed for a year

[2016 Camaro SS]

JDM Tom's Red for two years with a tapped line for the 4th brake light. 0 issues.

[WhiteFRS69]

this is upsetting

curious to see if/when more people report the same problem if something more serious will be done

[Foobar]

Red USDM here since they came out, no problems to report.

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[JPxM0Dz]

I'm guessing by the lack of posts that is a minor problem and only affects a very small percentage of Toms owners as suggested by one of the forum vendors

[shiumai]

Is this a melting issue that occurs DURING use, or a something during the manufacturing process that melted that area? there's a big difference. if it's a pre-existing condition then there's no danger of fire.

[Kostamojen]

Originally Posted by JPxM0Dz

I'm guessing by the lack of posts that is a minor problem and only affects a very small percentage of Toms owners as suggested by one of the forum vendors

So far it looks like just the Clear toms. But everyone with clear toms that has reported so far has the issue.

Originally Posted by shiumai

Is this a melting issue that occurs DURING use, or a something during the manufacturing process that melted that area? there's a big difference. if it's a pre-existing condition then there's no danger of fire.

During use, the hole is not there from the factory, but its obviously caused by something made wrong. It was mentioned a piece of metal is causing it that doesnt belong, but I can't tell without cutting it open to find out.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by Turbowned

Doesn't seem like any taillights are safe, lol. OEM ones leak, TOM'S clear ones melt, lol. But seriously, the TOM'S ones are made by DEPO which are an OEM and major aftermarket supplier.

OEM or not, part of the process of a car manufacturer is sourcing and testing the parts from 3rd party suppliers to meet/exceed testing standards, which usually is at least the base warranty period.

OEM is great from a marketing perspective, but if no real testing was done on the lights other than in a controlled environment, there may be design or manufacturing flaws that show up after time.

It's why the first batch of stock taillights leaked, it was an overtorque situation with the factory install that could not have been replicated under any condition other than regular usage by end users.

-alex

[JPxM0Dz]

Originally Posted by Kostamojen

So far it looks like just the Clear toms. But everyone with clear toms that has reported so far has the issue.

During use, the hole is not there from the factory, but its obviously caused by something made wrong. It was mentioned a piece of metal is causing it that doesnt belong, but I can't tell without cutting it open to find out.

According this thread, I saw at least two owners with clear Toms and no issues, correct me if I'm wrong ?


http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82815

[JPxM0Dz]

Anyone with clear Toms with this issue, can you confirm your model number please...
Mine are the 81500-TZN63 - JDM Clear E Mark Certified