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Headlight condensation.

Old 01-30-11, 01:41 AM
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Default Headlight condensation.

Hey does anyone know if the condensation in headlights is covered under warranty, or if there is a TSB for the headlight.
Old 01-30-11, 03:26 AM
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it's a hit or miss.

if there's a lot of water inside, it will be replaced under warranty.

if there's a little and evaporates within the day, it's not covered. But it also depends how ignorant your service guys are. You might get lucky.

post a pic if it's nasty


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Originally Posted by dunnojack
it's a hit or miss.

if there's a lot of water inside, it will be replaced under warranty.

if there's a little and evaporates within the day, it's not covered. But it also depends how ignorant your service guys are. You might get lucky.

post a pic if it's nasty


Alright will post, you can see that it stained with water my thing is will they replace both!
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Why would they replace both if only one has water in it?
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no both have condensation just the left has less than the right one
Old 01-30-11, 02:28 PM
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mine has water stains as well.

they actually look like gooey stuff dripping down the side near the orange reflector. it's not really noticeable though.

my dealer wouldn't replace mine. I'm too lazy to go to the next dealer, 25 miles away.
Old 01-30-11, 06:59 PM
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I had them both replaced, for condensation problems it would be harder because they asked me to bring in the car when condensation happens so they could take a picture and would replace mine. Its just everytime i tried driving to them it would dry up.
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I had the drivers side replaced on mine about 30 days ago.It had considerable condensation in it and I'm in Arizona. No hassels with the dealer.
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Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
I had them both replaced, for condensation problems it would be harder because they asked me to bring in the car when condensation happens so they could take a picture and would replace mine. Its just everytime i tried driving to them it would dry up.

wow. they replaced it without even looking at it?

according to the owner's manual, it's supposed to dry up the way you described..... in one road trip.

i've wanted new headlights too.
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Yeah we will see I'm going today to see if they will replace the Headlights I relaly want new lights especially since they cost $1,231 each I aint payin that!
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
Yeah we will see I'm going today to see if they will replace the Headlights I relaly want new lights especially since they cost $1,231 each I aint payin that!
yea there a rip off at the dealer. you can get them for about 300 a piece (200 if your lucky).
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Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
yea there a rip off at the dealer. you can get them for about 300 a piece (200 if your lucky).
Where, that will be my back up in case!
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there all over ebay
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Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
there all over ebay
but they're all used, or something is broken off
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yeah tru rather get it brand new dealer said he will do both!

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