Headlight misting (badly) - Toyota Yaris Forums

Geoff Peace · 01-14-2012, 01:04 PM

I have a problem with both headlights misting very badly on the new model Yaris, 1.33 litre TR model. Car is only three months old. Occurs when the headlights have been on for a time, then switched off. The warm air inside contracts and draws damp air into the light through a vent in the top corner of the lamp which then condenses on the upper and lower part of the lamp and appears white. It does not look very good takes about 24 hours to clear. I was wondering if anyone knows if there is there any difference in the lamp venting system for different countries? If anyone has any ideas how to cure or lessen this problem I would be extremely grateful to hear from them.

Regards Geoff Peace.

OTA'sTOY · 01-14-2012, 02:26 PM

get it warranted by dealer

Betrivent · 01-14-2012, 03:28 PM

Or if you can't do that.. seal the headlight comepletely with silicone? Our NADM cars don't have vents as you describe them

Geoff Peace · 01-15-2012, 12:21 PM

Forgive my ignorance but what is an NADM car? Dealer has replaced the headlights, no better, I think it is a design fault but other people may have encountered something similar with another model and could perhaps suggest a solution.

Regards Geoff Peace.

Betrivent · 01-15-2012, 12:29 PM

NADM = North American Domestic Market

I don't know of any vents that you speak of in the headlights we have..

Brian · 01-15-2012, 01:35 PM

The North American lights do have vents. They are on the back and there's a white or gray cap covering them.

Geoff Peace · 01-15-2012, 01:50 PM

The caps on mine are black, not that the colour makes any difference, with a small foam disk inside. Any ideas anyone, please!

Regards Geoff Peace.

Geoff Peace · 03-28-2012, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff Peace

The caps on mine are black, not that the colour makes any difference, with a small foam disk inside. Any ideas anyone, please!

Regards Geoff Peace.

Update on this problem. Yesterday the dealer phoned me to say that he had two 'modified' headlights for my car. These have been fitted and he said there have now been other complaints about this problem, so we will see if there is any improvement. Evidently quite a few UK cars are affected, has anyone in the USA had this problem? If so I would appreciate their comments.

Regards Geoff Peace.

Geoff Peace · 04-30-2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff Peace

Update on this problem. Yesterday the dealer phoned me to say that he had two 'modified' headlights for my car. These have been fitted and he said there have now been other complaints about this problem, so we will see if there is any improvement. Evidently quite a few UK cars are affected, has anyone in the USA had this problem? If so I would appreciate their comments.

Regards Geoff Peace.

Update. It is now five weeks since the new headlights were fitted and no problems, no misting milky condensation nothing! When I asked what the problem was I was told it was 'an issue with the glue' Whatever that may mean. Something to watch out for though on the 'new yaris.

Regards Geoff Peace.

Betrivent · 04-30-2012, 10:52 PM

I think he meant the sealant they used. Sorry for my incorrect response form before, I stand corrected. Glad it worked out for you!

01-14-2012, 01:04 PM	#1
Geoff Peace Drives: Yaris 1.33 litre 2011 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wigan Posts: 124	Headlight misting (badly) I have a problem with both headlights misting very badly on the new model Yaris, 1.33 litre TR model. Car is only three months old. Occurs when the headlights have been on for a time, then switched off. The warm air inside contracts and draws damp air into the light through a vent in the top corner of the lamp which then condenses on the upper and lower part of the lamp and appears white. It does not look very good takes about 24 hours to clear. I was wondering if anyone knows if there is there any difference in the lamp venting system for different countries? If anyone has any ideas how to cure or lessen this problem I would be extremely grateful to hear from them. Regards Geoff Peace.

01-14-2012, 02:26 PM	#2
OTA'sTOY DAT'S RIGHT I GOTz 2 View User's Garage Drives: '10 5dr Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 361	get it warranted by dealer __________________

01-15-2012, 01:35 PM	#6
Brian Drives: '07 Yaris turbo, '11 Juke Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 849	The North American lights do have vents. They are on the back and there's a white or gray cap covering them. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3875996

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01-14-2012, 03:28 PM	#3
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	Or if you can't do that.. seal the headlight comepletely with silicone? Our NADM cars don't have vents as you describe them

01-15-2012, 12:21 PM	#4
Geoff Peace Drives: Yaris 1.33 litre 2011 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wigan Posts: 124	Forgive my ignorance but what is an NADM car? Dealer has replaced the headlights, no better, I think it is a design fault but other people may have encountered something similar with another model and could perhaps suggest a solution. Regards Geoff Peace.

01-15-2012, 12:29 PM	#5
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	NADM = North American Domestic Market I don't know of any vents that you speak of in the headlights we have..

01-15-2012, 01:50 PM	#7
Geoff Peace Drives: Yaris 1.33 litre 2011 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wigan Posts: 124	The caps on mine are black, not that the colour makes any difference, with a small foam disk inside. Any ideas anyone, please! Regards Geoff Peace.

04-30-2012, 10:52 PM	#10
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	I think he meant the sealant they used. Sorry for my incorrect response form before, I stand corrected. Glad it worked out for you!