EVERYONE PLEASE READ!!! need your help [Archive]

k2snownsk8

02-05-2003, 02:29 PM

ok, right now i'm building a case against toyota. what i need is this... if you have had your headlights replaced due to them being fogged up, leaks, dirt, any kind of debris getting inside of them (from normal everyday use) please post here and say how many times you have had them replaced and your name as well. this applies to any of the HALOGEN headlight users (the majority of us), i dont particuallry care if you have different bulbs or HID kit, just as long as you have the stock halogen housings. so yeah, name and how many times replaced is a huge help!! thanks!!!

***EDIT*** go to this thread and sign it

http://www.newcelica.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=67844

k2snownsk8

02-05-2003, 02:30 PM

-Bryan Navarro
-Replaced once already, going on a second time

00CericaRuss

02-05-2003, 02:40 PM

Russ Johnson
-pm me for email, trying to cut down on spam
-replaced once

Aris

02-05-2003, 03:13 PM

going for the first time on Saturday...
pm me

dodiet

02-05-2003, 03:30 PM

-Dodiet Sutardjo dodiet@insightbb.com
-Replaced Once but still need another.

laz_10

02-05-2003, 03:56 PM

dealer replaced drivers side headlight once, due to build up of condensation. pm me

k2snownsk8

02-05-2003, 04:26 PM

bump

TRD StreetRacing

02-05-2003, 04:48 PM

dealer replaced left side once. Now about 6 months later the right side has a mist inside it.

gotta go get it fixed

MeGaXmAn27

02-05-2003, 04:59 PM

Johnny Chau
replaced both headlamps once due to condensation

k2snownsk8

02-05-2003, 09:30 PM

ttt

18secCelica

02-05-2003, 10:31 PM

Replaced both headlights once and going onto the second time. Mustafa Khan

z-man

02-05-2003, 10:37 PM

I've had mine replaced twice in two years due to blotching and discoloration.

F22-Raptor

02-06-2003, 05:31 AM

How many of the people who have had condensation have replace their light bulbs??? Just a question.

Jesse IL

02-06-2003, 07:33 AM

Jesse Nicholson
replaced once but not for leaks. Had spots on them that would not come off.

Predator

02-06-2003, 09:30 AM

Getting the engine power washed is a bad idea with the Celica. Water can easily get into the headlight casings from those powerful hoses they use.

I had my engine power washed once and water got into the driver side headlamp. Luckily it dried itself out after a while, and i've sworn off engine washes ever since. Now i just use a cloth and wipe it out myself.

and you have to be careful when changing out bulbs as well. If you don't catch back the seal around the bulb housings perfectly water can get in.

just my .02 cents on what COULD be causing these headlamp problems.

celica girl

02-06-2003, 11:43 AM

Jackie Chan
Replaced both headlights once
PM for email

Baldhead_J

02-06-2003, 11:57 AM

I replaced my driver's side due to heat cracks 4 months ago.

k2snownsk8

02-06-2003, 08:10 PM

ttt

imp0rted1

02-06-2003, 08:16 PM

have a leak in drivers side lamp..

baNanA_ryCe

02-06-2003, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by Celica girl
Jackie Chan
Replaced both headlights once
PM for email

sorry for the OT but....seriously....is your name REALLY JACKIE CHAN!? :D

a1even

02-06-2003, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by baNanA_ryCe

sorry for the OT but....seriously....is your name REALLY JACKIE CHAN!? :D

does jackie chan drive a celica?

tuberider

02-06-2003, 09:58 PM

Had to get both headlight assembly's replaced at 35K due to condensation. To top it off, they bent my quarter panel in the process. No probs in the last 6 months....(knocking on wood)

k2snownsk8

02-07-2003, 04:05 AM

Originally posted by baNanA_ryCe

sorry for the OT but....seriously....is your name REALLY JACKIE CHAN!? :D

i was thinking the same thing!

uansari

02-07-2003, 06:04 AM

Usman Ansari

Both headlamps replaced at 30k miles, then driver's side replaced again at 33k miles (3 months later)...

PM for email.

Usman

k2snownsk8

02-07-2003, 07:15 PM

ttt

k2snownsk8

02-08-2003, 12:45 PM

bump

Kinezo

02-08-2003, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by Baldhead_J
I replaced my driver's side due to heat cracks 4 months ago.

same for me - thought i was the only one

Desmond Chan

00 LSM GTS

02-08-2003, 03:29 PM

When you guys had your headlights replaced, was it covered under warrenty or did you pay. If so, how much?

Russell Wells
Never replaced, but been fogging within the first year.

k2snownsk8

02-08-2003, 03:31 PM

yes they were/should be replaced under warranty. my beef is that i think there is a defect in them/the manufacturing process and i'm bringing this to my regional rep.

Kinezo

02-08-2003, 09:23 PM

could it be that the bulbs with the wrong wattage are being used?

funny thing with my situation they started telling me that it was my fault for putting in aftermarket bulbs etc etc but in reality they were blue bulbs i bought from the THEIR parts dept and that THEY installed - i showed them the work order

k2snownsk8

02-09-2003, 01:53 PM

anyone else?

k2snownsk8

02-11-2003, 11:30 AM

ttt

celica girl

02-11-2003, 11:38 AM

ROFL.... Well it's Jacqueline Chan but I have been known as Jackie all my life... even before Jackie Chan the actor was famous in Hong Kong...

chico

02-11-2003, 11:52 AM

I tried to get them to raplace them before, but they never did. thank god for scratch X ------f@cK toyota

k2snownsk8

02-19-2003, 04:26 AM

ttt

cruzerz545

02-19-2003, 06:47 AM

please report to the celica issue system too;

http://www.newcelica.net/issues/

kuno

02-19-2003, 06:51 AM

Sam Pho
kuno@cox.net

I had mine replaced once under warranty. I thought I was the only one having this prob.

gts24

02-19-2003, 07:41 AM

Change the title of this thread to something that actually explains why you want help. I bet you get a ton more hits than trying to get people that lead busy lives to click your thread because you have an "urgent car problem"......

Everyone who has had headlamp condensation/discoloration problems click please.

inflaymes

02-24-2003, 10:11 AM

BOTH headlights are getting water condensation....but I am well out of warranty....68k miles.

aerospike2002

02-24-2003, 10:37 AM

Joshua Lehmer
Replaced once under warranty. Out of warranty now though, but as of yet no problems.....

cftofu2k

02-25-2003, 09:28 AM

both headlights conednse. some spots that are not removable from the outside. haven't tried getting them replaced yet.

Chris

FLbluGT

02-26-2003, 09:36 AM

i had my passenger side replaced for leakage, now i have bugs in there and they wouldnt change it again. they said it wasnt their fault, and now my drivers side healight is getting that ugly yellowish color that all the eclpises have. im only getting it on the top right now though.