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Headlight fogging

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by eagleguy, Feb 19, 2024.

  1. Feb 19, 2024 at 3:01 PM
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    eagleguy

    eagleguy [OP] New Member

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    Has anyone had their headlights cloud up like mine on the PS of my 2021? I polished both sides and the discoloration seems to be on the inside not out!

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  2. Feb 19, 2024 at 3:50 PM
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    OEM leds with iHacker harness should clear that right up

    In all seriousness, could just try a headlight polishing kit. Mine is the same way
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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    As stated in my original post. I polished the headlamp(s). Used a kit first then everything else I had. Issue is on the inside as outside its as smooth as a baby's butt
     
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    Open it and put New sealant there is a YouTube video
     
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  5. Feb 19, 2024 at 5:13 PM
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    ?
     
  6. Feb 19, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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    If your truck is still under warranty take it back to the dealer
     
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  7. Feb 19, 2024 at 5:54 PM
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    Its not, hence the question.
     
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    After more than six years my 2018 lenses (LED headlights) are perfectly water clear.

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  9. Feb 19, 2024 at 8:05 PM
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    eagleguy

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    Nice but that does not help me! LOL
     
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    I understand, sorry. I just wanted to post a report on clear lenses where in the past, my headlight lenses had fogged over terribly (my 2006 Tundra did this). It seems in my case that Toyota finally solved the issue (Tundra is garaged since new).

    Dan
     
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  11. Feb 19, 2024 at 8:58 PM
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    Your driver's side looks fine, but the passenger side not so much.
    I polished and polished my 2014 halogens and no matter what the tops looked like your passenger side and the fronts clouded over.
    In 2016 I swapped them out for TRD pro halogens and after 2 years they did the same thing.
    Seems the more I polished them, the quicker they clouded up again.

    I know getting OEM LED headlights isn't the info you asked for, but my OEM LED headlights haven't shown any wear or clouding up for the 2 years I've had them.
    They offer better light output and physically better looking in general.
    If you are ever interested, get @iHacker to hook you up with the harness..

    2018+ LED HEADLIGHTS PLUG N PLAY HARNESS FOR 2014-2020 MODELS [V 2.0] | Toyota Tundra Forum (tundras.com)

    Good luck..:thumbsup:
     
  12. Feb 20, 2024 at 6:55 AM
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    Sounds like an opportune time to upgrade to OEM LED's:)
     
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  14. Feb 20, 2024 at 12:59 PM
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    Thanks for the info
     
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  15. Feb 20, 2024 at 1:01 PM
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    I use that stuff on the black plastic trim and its works fantastic lasting over a year outside in Florida!
     
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  16. Feb 20, 2024 at 1:20 PM
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    My 2019 did the same thing.

    I ended up selling it lately but it was inside for sure. I was the second owner and PO had installed LED bulbs. The rubber boot behind the headlight didn't fit correctly with the aftermarket bulbs. I'm going to assume that somehow was letting moisture in.
     
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