Tail Light Condensation - Page 17 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

NYC BRZ · 09-14-2012, 07:17 AM

Dealership got one light in and now I'm waiting on the other. I've been waiting over 3 weeks! They say the lights are on back order.

slawdio · 09-14-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRipler

That is not good. Hope this isn't common.

Famous. Last. Words.

TheRipler · 09-14-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by slawdio

Famous. Last. Words.

Sorry about that.

I haven't personally seen this issue yet, but I live in a semi-arid climate. Most people around here would be happy to see moisture condense anywhere.

Sileighty_guru · 09-14-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by NYC BRZ

Dealership got one light in and now I'm waiting on the other. I've been waiting over 3 weeks! They say the lights are on back order.

They got both my DRL's in and only one of my rears

been waiting for three weeks also!
Haha just noticed my car was only two behind yours in the plant! #939

DBacon1052 · 09-17-2012, 01:25 PM

Happened to me a month after I got the car. No problems, I got it fixed. However, it seems like I have the worst luck because yesterday my replacement light had condensation in it. FML. Back to the dealer for me.

Ranatsu · 09-20-2012, 11:20 AM

Noticed yesterday the drivers side had condensation.. i've noticed it a few times on the passenger side.

I may call and have them order the tail lights, and see if I can keep my old ones, and I'll try and "mod" them to fix them myself.

Longhorn248 · 09-21-2012, 10:13 AM

Looks like I'm joining this exclusive club. Probably won't get the car into the dealer for another week or so.

jliltd · 09-27-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by twincamRob

Is there a copy or number for the TSB anywhere? I'm going to the dealership today and don't have much faith in them...

Here are the official TSB numbers for tail light condensation for Subaru of Canada and for Subaru of America:

Subaru of America: 12-131-12

Subaru of Canada: 12.03.12

_hollywood · 09-27-2012, 11:38 PM

Both of my taillights replaced under warranty, the key is bringing it to them with condensation, just makes thing easier.

Noticed this morning that my passenger side tail had a quartersized piece of condensation on the top...went away a few hours later.....cmon toyota, if the car itself wasnt so damn good i would be more upset, lol

I bet if they had all red tails like we all want it wouldnt stand out as bad

Germanjap · 09-30-2012, 01:21 PM

Noticed condensation in the passenger side tail light assembly. Took it to the dealership. They took pictures to send in to Toyota. Hopefully it will be replaced. The dealership said they were not aware of the problem with the FR-S.

Update 6/21/2014
Dealer replaced the assembly the following month in 2012. Now the driver side assembly has condensation and sitting water. Supposed to hear from the dealership after they hear from Toyota.

Le86 · 10-04-2012, 11:50 PM

I brought this issue up with my dealer while my car was in for a P0019 CEL fix. The service adviser said the foreman "couldn't find any evidence of there being condensation." Those were her exact words. Fortunately I KNEW something like this would happen so I document anything and everything that happens with my car. I just so happen to have snapped some photos of the condensation when I first noticed it.

Just because whoever was working on my vehicle couldn't reproduce the problem, doesn't mean it does not exist. I'm an auto tech myself and I'm highly uncomfortable leaving my car with a bunch of people I don't know. Not to mention I don't even know if they're ASE certified, or have been trained properly by Toyota/Subaru to work on these vehicles.

It's really a shame that the CUSTOMER has to come up with evidence of the issue before they take it seriously. It's ridiculous.

ProjectD · 10-05-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Le86

I brought this issue up with my dealer while my car was in for a P0019 CEL fix. The service adviser said the foreman "couldn't find any evidence of there being condensation." Those were her exact words. Fortunately I KNEW something like this would happen so I document anything and everything that happens with my car. I just so happen to have snapped some photos of the condensation when I first noticed it.

Just because whoever was working on my vehicle couldn't reproduce the problem, doesn't mean it does not exist. I'm an auto tech myself and I'm highly uncomfortable leaving my car with a bunch of people I don't know. Not to mention I don't even know if they're ASE certified, or have been trained properly by Toyota/Subaru to work on these vehicles.

It's really a shame that the CUSTOMER has to come up with evidence of the issue before they take it seriously. It's ridiculous.

what a tragedy. I hope things will go smooth when i take mine in. Seeing as so many of us here have already reported it -- i am hoping that by the time i take mine for the 3,500 or so Oil change (free for 2 years) even tho i would much rather do it myself and with my own oil --- that they will have a quick and easy fix/ resolution. Of course you already know that i will have pics/ videos/ documentations of EVERYTHING

Linseal · 10-05-2012, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn248

Looks like I'm joining this exclusive club. Probably won't get the car into the dealer for another week or so.

Yeah me too

Phaedrus29 · 10-05-2012, 01:18 AM

Contacted my dealership over 6 weeks ago about my condensation issue...no replacement tail lamp has arrived yet. They tell me two more weeks or so.

09-14-2012, 07:17 AM	#225
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09-27-2012, 11:38 PM	#233
_hollywood Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 97 itr sold Location: WI Posts: 565 Thanks: 183 Thanked 165 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Both of my taillights replaced under warranty, the key is bringing it to them with condensation, just makes thing easier. Noticed this morning that my passenger side tail had a quartersized piece of condensation on the top...went away a few hours later.....cmon toyota, if the car itself wasnt so damn good i would be more upset, lol I bet if they had all red tails like we all want it wouldnt stand out as bad __________________ FR-S #56 of 86 Raven MT *FOR SALE*

10-04-2012, 11:50 PM	#235
Le86 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Asphalt FR-S Location: PNW Posts: 144 Thanks: 11 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I brought this issue up with my dealer while my car was in for a P0019 CEL fix. The service adviser said the foreman "couldn't find any evidence of there being condensation." Those were her exact words. Fortunately I KNEW something like this would happen so I document anything and everything that happens with my car. I just so happen to have snapped some photos of the condensation when I first noticed it. Just because whoever was working on my vehicle couldn't reproduce the problem, doesn't mean it does not exist. I'm an auto tech myself and I'm highly uncomfortable leaving my car with a bunch of people I don't know. Not to mention I don't even know if they're ASE certified, or have been trained properly by Toyota/Subaru to work on these vehicles. It's really a shame that the CUSTOMER has to come up with evidence of the issue before they take it seriously. It's ridiculous. __________________ 10/01/2012 FR-S down for P0019 code. Received vehicle back from dealership with a new ECU 10/30/2012

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09-20-2012, 11:20 AM	#230
Ranatsu Cone basher Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow Location: Dodgin cones in San Antonio, TX Posts: 800 Thanks: 51 Thanked 256 Times in 169 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Noticed yesterday the drivers side had condensation.. i've noticed it a few times on the passenger side. I may call and have them order the tail lights, and see if I can keep my old ones, and I'll try and "mod" them to fix them myself.

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