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Sir Alex · 10-31-2012, 02:55 PM

I Noticed that my passenger-side headlight has moisture in it .

It appears to have a crack in the bottom left corner
And the only thing I can think of that may have caused it is a rock coming From a car that was driving in front of me.

Any ideas on how I can fix it ? I was thinking about heating it up with a heat gun and maybe applying a light coating of crazy glue all throughout the crack ????

Zadkiel · 10-31-2012, 03:01 PM

Dealership and insurance claim? That's the normal route I think anyway. I imagine it'd be similar to what people do with cracks in windshields from rocks.

Sir Alex · 10-31-2012, 03:10 PM

I dont know about Ins. claim , my deductible is $500 and i was told to try the dealership but knowing how they work they will probably try to say they cant cover it ... But i guess i'll give it a try .....

ABQautoxer · 10-31-2012, 03:22 PM

If you have to fix it yourself, you could do the bake in the oven trick people do to split them apart. clean out all the humidity (the baking should help with this), close it back up and seal the leak and re-bake. I'm sure some of the headlight mod gurus can help with videos on youtube.

Sir Alex · 10-31-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ABQautoxer

If you have to fix it yourself, you could do the bake in the oven trick people do to split them apart. clean out all the humidity (the baking should help with this), close it back up and seal the leak and re-bake. I'm sure some of the headlight mod gurus can help with videos on youtube.

I'll take a look at those videos .... Thanks

digital_assassin · 11-03-2012, 04:29 PM

A new light housing is $379 from Toyota. I just picked one up after screwing mine up. It comes with bulbs and everything so if you haven't modded anything you just unplug one connection and plug the new one in. Easy and not too expensive.

Cameronghanson · 11-03-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Alex

I Noticed that my passenger-side headlight has moisture in it .

It appears to have a crack in the bottom left corner
And the only thing I can think of that may have caused it is a rock coming From a car that was driving in front of me.

Any ideas on how I can fix it ? I was thinking about heating it up with a heat gun and maybe applying a light coating of crazy glue all throughout the crack ????

There is no way a headlight isnt covered by your warranty. Just tell the dealership you found it like that and need it replaced...if you need to make a big deal about it and i guarantee on a new car like that they will replace it. a headlight should be able to withstand a rock hitting it without disintegrating...

Turbowned · 11-03-2012, 05:49 PM

^^ What he said. Warran-free! Worth a shot at least.

Sir Alex · 11-03-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cameronghanson

There is no way a headlight isnt covered by your warranty. Just tell the dealership you found it like that and need it replaced...if you need to make a big deal about it and i guarantee on a new car like that they will replace it. a headlight should be able to withstand a rock hitting it without disintegrating...

Im definitely gonna give it a try , you got
Me all pumped up now !

Thanks for the 411 fellas ......

Lonewolf · 11-03-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Alex

Im definitely gonna give it a try , you got
Me all pumped up now !

Thanks for the 411 fellas ......

Headlights are covered under the bumper to bumper warranty...you should not be paying a dime for anything

Sir Alex · 11-03-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Headlights are covered under the bumper to bumper warranty...you should not be paying a dime for anything

Thankx for the Info Lonewolf !!

10-31-2012, 02:55 PM	#1
Sir Alex Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Northern VA. Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	HELP !!! :'-( I Noticed that my passenger-side headlight has moisture in it . It appears to have a crack in the bottom left corner And the only thing I can think of that may have caused it is a rock coming From a car that was driving in front of me. Any ideas on how I can fix it ? I was thinking about heating it up with a heat gun and maybe applying a light coating of crazy glue all throughout the crack ???? Attached Images

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Zadkiel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: CBS BRZ Limited 6MT Location: PA Posts: 644 Thanks: 30 Thanked 144 Times in 108 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Dealership and insurance claim? That's the normal route I think anyway. I imagine it'd be similar to what people do with cracks in windshields from rocks. __________________ Back in (Crystal) Black.

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ABQautoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2021 Supra / 2022 Tundra Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 659 Thanks: 60 Thanked 197 Times in 141 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you have to fix it yourself, you could do the bake in the oven trick people do to split them apart. clean out all the humidity (the baking should help with this), close it back up and seal the leak and re-bake. I'm sure some of the headlight mod gurus can help with videos on youtube. __________________ TomR

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digital_assassin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S Matte Orange Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 489 Thanked 937 Times in 507 Posts Mentioned: 168 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A new light housing is $379 from Toyota. I just picked one up after screwing mine up. It comes with bulbs and everything so if you haven't modded anything you just unplug one connection and plug the new one in. Easy and not too expensive. __________________ NORTHWEST86 DECAL - NORTHWEST86 GEAR MY BUILD

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Sir Alex Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Northern VA. Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I dont know about Ins. claim , my deductible is $500 and i was told to try the dealership but knowing how they work they will probably try to say they cant cover it ... But i guess i'll give it a try .....

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