Tail Light Condensation - Page 32 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

NYC BRZ · 12-15-2012, 07:05 AM

Going to be getting my second replacement set because the first replacement set fogged up again. The passenger side on the original and 1st replacement set has fogged up worse than the driver side.

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mRdeMs83 · 12-16-2012, 10:20 AM

I too am joining in on this rollercoaster ride

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frsinpa · 12-16-2012, 12:07 PM

Hey guys - here is my experience so far... definitely beyond frustrated at this point.

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Right Tail light: 3 tail lights so far.. going on my 4th

- original tail light (replaced in September 2012)
- replacement tail light #1 (replaced in November 2012)
- replacement tail light #2 (will be replaced on monday)

Left Tail light: going on my 2nd

-original tail light (will be replaced on monday)

mikeg7827 · 12-17-2012, 07:40 AM

Found out from Greg at scion experience that the dealer never ordered the tails, what a surprise right?!? I kinda knew it typical dealer. They confirmed that the TL are definitely NOT on back order and should arrive to dealers within 2-3 business days. So hey had to wait until tomorrow to confirm the order and they should be in this week. Since I'm off Friday maybe I can bring it then before Christmas to have them installed as they owe me that much.

jupillam · 12-18-2012, 03:36 PM

This bunny rocket is one of us as well at 1:17
LOL

WolfsFang · 12-18-2012, 03:57 PM

Just went into the dealer for this issue. First problem I have gad since I got the car in may.

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mRdeMs83 · 12-18-2012, 05:29 PM

Same here as far as issue's. Called dealership today and I will be going in Saturday morning granted the world doesn't end Friday.

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Norkoastal · 12-18-2012, 07:45 PM

Thats it.... im breaking out the window weld the second I get replacements... Might as well goop it up and pray to avoid the back n forth business.

Pbrown · 12-18-2012, 08:33 PM

Going in on Friday for first passenger side change.

JonnyRocket · 12-18-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnyRocket

AARRRGGHHHH!

Came out after lunch today to find this...

Both lights have it.

Got a call from gresham subaru today. They have one light in and are waiting on the other which is back ordered. They've been great to deal with so far. Manager ordered the lights without any questions.

Apoc · 12-19-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by alrashwa

Took mine in today, they stopped short of installing the new lights because it appears that during the manufacture of my car, the machine that perforates the holes into which the taillights are being mounted has created uneven dimples near the holes causing the mounting surface to become uneven. I wish I had the photos he showed me, it's a little hard to explain. Here is a mockup of what it looked like, with the orange being the body color on my car.

They are sending my car to an external body shop to flatten out these mounting areas before installing the new tail lights. I think this bent perforation in near the mounting holes/surfaces is either causing increased pressure on the taillight assembly and cracking it, or the bend in the metal itself not allowing proper sealing around the mounting screws.

I've been told that the auto body guy who'll be fixing mine learned by working at a Ferrari/Maserati dealership, so I'm not worried. I'd be willing to bet that these dimples in the sheet metal are causing the repeat repairs in this thread.

I had both replaced. Left one last week and right today. The service guy let me know that there was a TSB for the tail light lens replacement and they were instructed to check the body edge around both lights as some of the issues are being caused by improper fit. Good to see this communication is getting through to Canada

zulhijj · 12-19-2012, 10:01 PM

Picked up my car 3 weeks ago - 764 miles on it and both tail lights have condensation.

GT/86 · 12-19-2012, 10:33 PM

I'm Still waiting for my tail lights to be replace at the dealer I waited over 2 months and now i should have it by December 27

mRdeMs83 · 12-19-2012, 10:45 PM

^ like your ride has been sitting at the dealership that long?

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12-15-2012, 07:05 AM	#435
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12-18-2012, 03:57 PM	#440
WolfsFang Scrape Master Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Goal: Oldest FRS State Side Location: North NJ Posts: 1,161 Thanks: 238 Thanked 412 Times in 238 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just went into the dealer for this issue. First problem I have gad since I got the car in may. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ You do realize comparing the BRZ to the FR-S is like comparing which hand you love masterbating too right?

12-18-2012, 08:33 PM	#443
Pbrown Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Raven Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,646 Thanks: 1,271 Thanked 1,322 Times in 658 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Me too Going in on Friday for first passenger side change.

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12-17-2012, 07:40 AM	#438
mikeg7827 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 1995 Ford Probe Location: Iceland Posts: 375 Thanks: 31 Thanked 37 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Found out from Greg at scion experience that the dealer never ordered the tails, what a surprise right?!? I kinda knew it typical dealer. They confirmed that the TL are definitely NOT on back order and should arrive to dealers within 2-3 business days. So hey had to wait until tomorrow to confirm the order and they should be in this week. Since I'm off Friday maybe I can bring it then before Christmas to have them installed as they owe me that much.

12-18-2012, 03:36 PM	#439
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12-19-2012, 10:01 PM	#446
zulhijj Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: CT Posts: 27 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Picked up my car 3 weeks ago - 764 miles on it and both tail lights have condensation.

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