RX 330 Recall - Headlight Moisture Issue
#16
Like this repair. This is basically what I sealed. Knowing what I know now, tearing the headlamp apart was not necessary.
Try this 1st, if it does not work, more sealing required.
Try this 1st, if it does not work, more sealing required.
#17
Another member did this, but mine was basically the same area.
What is happening is that rain (or any source of water, like car wash) will seep into casing through small cracks berween the casing.
Our headlamps are designed to allow evaporation of water vapor. But saturation of water is too much. hence it takes days, weeks for the water condensation to disappear.
What is happening is that rain (or any source of water, like car wash) will seep into casing through small cracks berween the casing.
Our headlamps are designed to allow evaporation of water vapor. But saturation of water is too much. hence it takes days, weeks for the water condensation to disappear.
#18
One of the things I have contemplated was to replace the headlights. For now, I am going to patch them with Permatex as discussed, however, when I inspected the lenses they seemed a bit cloudy on the inside of the lens. Probably from moisture over the years.
So, while watching the football games this evening I took a look on eBay. Found these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...ht_1588wt_1146
Anyone else replace their halogen lenses up front who can suggest a vendor to look at? Quality? Price? Are the third-party ones any good?
Was going to take the front bumper off to be repainted anyway. This can be done at the same time.
Input is appreciated.
So, while watching the football games this evening I took a look on eBay. Found these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...ht_1588wt_1146
Anyone else replace their halogen lenses up front who can suggest a vendor to look at? Quality? Price? Are the third-party ones any good?
Was going to take the front bumper off to be repainted anyway. This can be done at the same time.
Input is appreciated.
Last edited by RX330inFL; 08-18-11 at 11:38 PM.
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Had the same problem with both headlamps. My extended warranty was expired. Dealer wanted about $5000.00 for parts and labor. Called corporate office in Ontario. Both headlamps replaced for FREE of charge.
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One of the things I have contemplated was to replace the headlights. For now, I am going to patch them with Permatex as discussed, however, when I inspected the lenses they seemed a bit cloudy on the inside of the lens. Probably from moisture over the years.
So, while watching the football games this evening I took a look on eBay. Found these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...ht_1588wt_1146
Anyone else replace their halogen lenses up front who can suggest a vendor to look at? Quality? Price? Are the third-party ones any good?
Was going to take the front bumper off to be repainted anyway. This can be done at the same time.
Input is appreciated.
So, while watching the football games this evening I took a look on eBay. Found these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...ht_1588wt_1146
Anyone else replace their halogen lenses up front who can suggest a vendor to look at? Quality? Price? Are the third-party ones any good?
Was going to take the front bumper off to be repainted anyway. This can be done at the same time.
Input is appreciated.
#21
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There is a class action lawsuit against Lexus regarding the headlight moisture issue. Who knows how that will turn out or how long it will take:
http://www.topclassactions.com/lawsu...t-class-action
http://www.topclassactions.com/lawsu...t-class-action
#22
There is a class action lawsuit against Lexus regarding the headlight moisture issue. Who knows how that will turn out or how long it will take:
http://www.topclassactions.com/lawsu...t-class-action
http://www.topclassactions.com/lawsu...t-class-action
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So, while watching the football games this evening I took a look on eBay. Found these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...ht_1588wt_1146.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...ht_1588wt_1146.
#25
Not bad at all
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Anybody with rx headlight condensation moisture water issue should file a complain http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints/ Only that way we can have lexus repair their faulty headlights
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sealed my headlight over the weekend
so far so good no moisture since sealing
in the process replaced my ballast as it was fried due to the moisture from the headlight getting to the ballast
so far so good no moisture since sealing
in the process replaced my ballast as it was fried due to the moisture from the headlight getting to the ballast
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