Tail Light Condensation - Page 45 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

GTM_Challenge · 03-26-2013, 06:02 PM

I thought that by now, not having any condensation i was safe, nearing 5k miles. Apparently not. I'll keep an eye on it. Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones.

briang0901 · 03-26-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GTM_Challenge

I thought that by now, not having any condensation i was safe, nearing 5k miles. Apparently not. I'll keep an eye on it. Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones.

Mine didn't start until 8k+ miles, good luck!

Getting tired of these damn warranty issues, first the chirp, then the window seal, now the damn condensation...

t.broc · 03-26-2013, 09:20 PM

took mine in to get fixed today! only 1700 miles

Khyron686 · 03-28-2013, 01:45 PM

Just noticed mine as well. Aside from being ugly, any reason not to wait until they actually get a proper fix? Seems the replacements are leaking anyway.

FR-S Matt · 03-28-2013, 02:39 PM

The only proper fix is going to be new gaskets as some have already proven in the DIY section.

scottrichardson · 03-28-2013, 07:18 PM

Noticed condensation the first time I washed my car after a week of owning it and it hung around for a while afterwards. Only on the right rear light.

SkAsphalt · 03-28-2013, 08:40 PM

Noooooo!!! Mine just got condensation!

Passanger side tail light

Plus I did happen to VHT it...so I hope I still get Warranty

I do not want to replace my taillights already. Once it melts here I will drive to the dealership and get it checked out.

SkAsphalt · 03-28-2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

Alright guys I hate to say this but my passenger side light is a fish bowl again

this will make it set number 4 for me....

I just had my first one go! I only got to drive my car for one week with my red tail lights and had to park it. NOW i have to go back to clear

Hopefully warranty covers it

Mr.Jay · 03-28-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

I just had my first one go! I only got to drive my car for one week with my red tail lights and had to park it. NOW i have to go back to clear

Hopefully warranty covers it

Should be okay since its not the light itself but the seal and process in which the tq down the lights. I recommend making better seals that's what I did for this lastest set

SkAsphalt · 03-28-2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

Should be okay since its not the light itself but the seal and process in which the tq down the lights. I recommend making better seals that's what I did for this lastest set

Could you PM me some info on how that is done? I will certainly do that

cnk · 03-28-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

Could you PM me some info on how that is done? I will certainly do that

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26217

Spd229 · 04-08-2013, 02:50 PM

Noticed mine yesterday, it had never really been bad enough for me to even worry about it till then. Guess 10k miles was the ticket.

Driver side tail, might just make the gaskets as I don't feel like forking out for some new ones...or putting up with the dealership as it isn't completely proven to work.

Makes me wonder how these cars will be sold later on "first year fr-s / brz, all minor problems fixed via forum DIY!"

kevinnivek8877 · 04-08-2013, 03:22 PM

After my 5K mile mark, my driver side tail light started looking like a fish bowl. 3 Weeks so far and still waiting for a replacement part to come in. VIN 8xx.

so26 · 04-08-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinnivek8877

After my 5K mile mark, my driver side tail light started looking like a fish bowl. 3 Weeks so far and still waiting for a replacement part to come in. VIN 8xx.

It seems like the only way you're going to get this fixed is to apply sealant yourself around the gasket. BTW, I've had both of my lights changed by the dealer before taking care of it myself.

03-28-2013, 07:18 PM	#622
scottrichardson Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS White Location: NSW Australia Posts: 22 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Noticed condensation the first time I washed my car after a week of owning it and it hung around for a while afterwards. Only on the right rear light. __________________ Toyota 86 GTS Pegusus White

04-08-2013, 02:50 PM	#628
Spd229 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S AT Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 572 Thanks: 222 Thanked 314 Times in 155 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Noticed mine yesterday, it had never really been bad enough for me to even worry about it till then. Guess 10k miles was the ticket. Driver side tail, might just make the gaskets as I don't feel like forking out for some new ones...or putting up with the dealership as it isn't completely proven to work. Makes me wonder how these cars will be sold later on "first year fr-s / brz, all minor problems fixed via forum DIY!" __________________

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GTM_Challenge Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: On track Location: Chicago Posts: 527 Thanks: 120 Thanked 285 Times in 166 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I thought that by now, not having any condensation i was safe, nearing 5k miles. Apparently not. I'll keep an eye on it. Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones.

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Khyron686 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2011 Outlander XLS, 2013 FR-S Blue Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 634 Thanks: 129 Thanked 168 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just noticed mine as well. Aside from being ugly, any reason not to wait until they actually get a proper fix? Seems the replacements are leaking anyway.

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kevinnivek8877 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Brooklyn Posts: 81 Thanks: 145 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	After my 5K mile mark, my driver side tail light started looking like a fish bowl. 3 Weeks so far and still waiting for a replacement part to come in. VIN 8xx.

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