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After picking up our TX350 from the dealer, I noticed condensation in both back-up lights. I assumed it might have been from the car wash the dealer did before delivery. Nevertheless, the condensation hasn’t dissipated in a few days and it’s bad enough that it’s too dim for backing up at night.
It doesn’t look as though there is an easy access panel to check if the lamps sockets have rubber seals. There’s no chance the LEDs will dry out the condensation like halogen bulbs might.
Common problem unfortunately, it wont fix itself the lamp needs to be replaced.
@LeX2K Common problem based on what? Common problem of all TX?! Common problem from all Lexus?! Common problem based on manufacturing, different supplier from different factory?! But yes lamp needs to be replaced, hopefully Lexus has parts readily available to ship out now for this new TX model.
@LeX2K Common problem based on what? Common problem of all TX?! Common problem from all Lexus?! Common problem based on manufacturing, different supplier from different factory?! But yes lamp needs to be replaced, hopefully Lexus has parts readily available to ship out now for this new TX model.
Common on all cars, I've seen many with this problem. Common being relative to what I've seen over the decades.
I'm guessing the unit is vented, therefore, you will see this happen but luckily, it will go away once it evapes or the weather gets less humid/rainy.
If it's a sealed unit, there's a hole in the gasket somewhere (less likely as it's a new vehicle).
Does this happen when the car is washed at all?
I'm not sure of the exact circumstances since we haven't washed the car. That being said, the car was washed at the dealership, sat at the dealership in cold weather for a few days and was then washed again just prior to delivery. I think that combination likely contributed to the condensation.
It'll be interesting to see if it happens again in cold weather this winter though we usually don't wash our vehicles until warmer weather in Spring unless they're really dirty. White vehicles are great at looking clean even with salt and grime on them compared to many other colors.
Back-up Light Condensation
