Water in Sidemarker? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jonzhuxD · 12-29-2013, 05:50 PM

I ordered JDM style sidemarkers from 86_ZN6 about a year ago and I looked at my sidemarker recently and noticed it was flickering!

I looked into the sidemarker and there was a small pool of water that submerged the LED, it was pretty bad on the drivers side, not too bad on the passenger side (which wasn't blinking)

Has anyone else had the same or a similar issue? I sent a PM to 86_ZN6 but go t nothing in response so far and it's been 4-5 days.

The Racers Line · 12-29-2013, 06:01 PM

I actually have the same issue, only it happened to mine a day after I installed them.

Frstorm · 12-29-2013, 06:58 PM

Let me guess u went with helix? Go for the more expensive ones and the problem will be solved

Freeman · 12-29-2013, 07:26 PM

So how did you fix it?

sent from my locker... help!

TylerLieberman · 12-29-2013, 07:34 PM

yeah the seals on the helix ones are shit.

Frstorm · 12-29-2013, 08:21 PM

You fix it by not buying helix. A dealer in Japan sells OEM clear side markers on eBay and you buy them for around 100

The Racers Line · 12-29-2013, 09:31 PM

Yeah, I bought the cheap ones for a Black Friday deal. Haven't made a fuss because I know I should have bought the nice ones.

Turkish · 12-29-2013, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WiebTech Performance

Yeah, I bought the cheap ones for a Black Friday deal. Haven't made a fuss because I know I should have bought the nice ones.

Yup, guilty of this as well. Except they were just cheaper, I bought them on ebay a while ago... I got the smoked ones. Noticed the other day some condensation... I may have a cussed a few times in response. Oh well, you get what you pay for! I may diy a better seal to help mitigate the condensation. I may also choose to ignore it.

Frstorm · 12-29-2013, 10:43 PM

One issue to keep track of water and electrical does not mix. This problem could cause serious damage if left unfixed

FiRStsc10n · 12-29-2013, 11:12 PM

Uh oh, I have these being shipped as we speak, first time I am hearing of this

mush · 12-29-2013, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiRStsc10n

Uh oh, I have these being shipped as we speak, first time I am hearing of this

had mine since june, no problems yet... knock on wood
my car is always parked outside

Frstorm · 12-30-2013, 12:53 AM

Fir- alittle research on this side would show you this issue

FiRStsc10n · 12-30-2013, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frstorm

Fir- alittle research on this side would show you this issue

I know

I did my fair share prior, as with anything I purchase and somehow didn't come across anything of this nature, then again I was looking more into fitment with panels and customer happyness. Didn't cross my mind about condensation. I even just retried a search to show myself how much of an idiot I was and no results came up. My internet skills have been put to shame it seems.

Frstorm · 12-30-2013, 10:19 AM

Fir- I belong this issue came up in the group buy section

12-29-2013, 05:50 PM	#1
jonzhuxD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S Location: Philadelphia Posts: 215 Thanks: 71 Thanked 72 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Water in Sidemarker? I ordered JDM style sidemarkers from 86_ZN6 about a year ago and I looked at my sidemarker recently and noticed it was flickering! I looked into the sidemarker and there was a small pool of water that submerged the LED, it was pretty bad on the drivers side, not too bad on the passenger side (which wasn't blinking) Has anyone else had the same or a similar issue? I sent a PM to 86_ZN6 but go t nothing in response so far and it's been 4-5 days.

12-29-2013, 07:34 PM	#5
TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,686 Thanks: 658 Thanked 3,363 Times in 1,584 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yeah the seals on the helix ones are shit. __________________ Old 2013 FRS Build Thread (SOLD) Hakone 86 GR Build Thread (SOLD)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Anyone got caught with non-amber sidemarker?	Cyau	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	52	10-14-2017 03:34 AM
Sidemarker bulb disable?	BlueDubbinTDI	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	3	09-04-2013 08:38 AM
Sidemarker Alternative	OmarGC	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	15	06-21-2013 06:17 PM
JDM clear sidemarker fitment issues	D1cker	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	6	07-27-2012 04:44 PM

12-29-2013, 06:01 PM	#2
The Racers Line Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FRS, Supra, Colorado D, GLC63 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 752 Thanked 1,515 Times in 532 Posts Mentioned: 112 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I actually have the same issue, only it happened to mine a day after I installed them.

12-29-2013, 06:58 PM	#3
Frstorm Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm Location: Arkansas Posts: 356 Thanks: 53 Thanked 89 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Let me guess u went with helix? Go for the more expensive ones and the problem will be solved

12-29-2013, 08:21 PM	#6
Frstorm Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm Location: Arkansas Posts: 356 Thanks: 53 Thanked 89 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You fix it by not buying helix. A dealer in Japan sells OEM clear side markers on eBay and you buy them for around 100

12-29-2013, 09:31 PM	#7
The Racers Line Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FRS, Supra, Colorado D, GLC63 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 752 Thanked 1,515 Times in 532 Posts Mentioned: 112 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Yeah, I bought the cheap ones for a Black Friday deal. Haven't made a fuss because I know I should have bought the nice ones.

12-29-2013, 10:43 PM	#9
Frstorm Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm Location: Arkansas Posts: 356 Thanks: 53 Thanked 89 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	One issue to keep track of water and electrical does not mix. This problem could cause serious damage if left unfixed

12-29-2013, 11:12 PM	#10
FiRStsc10n Canadian FR-S Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S '10 Series' Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 1,160 Thanks: 341 Thanked 695 Times in 413 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Uh oh, I have these being shipped as we speak, first time I am hearing of this

12-30-2013, 12:53 AM	#12
Frstorm Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm Location: Arkansas Posts: 356 Thanks: 53 Thanked 89 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Fir- alittle research on this side would show you this issue

12-30-2013, 10:19 AM	#14
Frstorm Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm Location: Arkansas Posts: 356 Thanks: 53 Thanked 89 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Fir- I belong this issue came up in the group buy section

User Name		Remember Me?
Password