GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

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Old 04-25-07, 07:38 PM
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Two sets of headlights, no condensation in either one.

I think that this 'poll' isn't really going to prove any point to your dealer... they already know this is a common problem with the 2nd gen GS. In fact they've issued a TSB on it (attached below). IMO you'll be better off finding out if your car falls within the range of the TSB and asking for some goodwill on their part in replacing them if your car is out of warranty since it's a common known issue with our cars.
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Old 04-25-07, 08:56 PM
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no condensation, just dirt build up..thinking about taking it apart and cleaning it DIY.
Old 04-26-07, 05:14 AM
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Just noticed I had it in the left headlight (driver's side) after the heavy rains 2 weeks ago on the east coast.

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Old 04-26-07, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Two sets of headlights, no condensation in either one.

I think that this 'poll' isn't really going to prove any point to your dealer... they already know this is a common problem with the 2nd gen GS. In fact they've issued a TSB on it (attached below). IMO you'll be better off finding out if your car falls within the range of the TSB and asking for some goodwill on their part in replacing them if your car is out of warranty since it's a common known issue with our cars.
Thanks for the TSB Dave. My car is still under warantee. A service adviser at one dealer told me there is no problem and they have never heard of that happening, they werent even willing to look at it. The dealer I have chose to take the car to is going to take a look for me and hopefully will be able to provide some assistance with the presentation of the TSB.
Old 08-20-07, 05:36 PM
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Just bought my GS4 and I've got condensation in both after a HEAVY TWO days of rain...
Old 08-20-07, 07:07 PM
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I had it in my 02 gs300 i just drilled two sets of small holes in each headlight and it has never come back.
Old 08-20-07, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by fobby
I had it in my 02 gs300 i just drilled two sets of small holes in each headlight and it has never come back.
where do you drill the holes? and w/ what? can anyone confirm this? i have it on my driver side headlight too.... really irritating
Old 08-21-07, 04:25 AM
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i have condensation on left side
Old 08-21-07, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by swollio
where do you drill the holes? and w/ what? can anyone confirm this? i have it on my driver side headlight too.... really irritating
Ill try to get some pics on extactly where I drilled my headlights later this week.
Old 08-21-07, 06:09 AM
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99 gs4, condensation comes once in awhile. taking out the bulb and using a hair dryer usually does the trick. takes about 30 minutes but of course it depends how much condensation you have.
Old 08-21-07, 06:25 AM
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My 2002 GS430 had condensation in both headlights. I ended up replacing them at my cost.
Old 08-21-07, 06:36 AM
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Had condensation years ago in passenger side lens. Replaced under warranty. Simple solution is lens replacement. http://www.toyolexparts.com/web/inde...Path=17_94_118
Old 08-21-07, 04:48 PM
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04 gs300 no condensation yet when does the warranty run out?
Old 08-25-07, 02:20 PM
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I think bumper to bumper its 4 years/50k miles from date of original purchase.
Old 08-25-07, 04:37 PM
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yup got it in my driver side, have had it replaced and still have the condensation...


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