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Is this a leak in my housing?

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Noticed this last week when I was washing the car. Anyone experience this? I’m guessing maybe a seal leak or something? I didn’t see or feel a crack or chip in the lens.
I guess it’s a reasonable excuse to buy replacement parts…..but don’t you have to drop the bumper to replace the lights?
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What does the other fog light look like? Is it clear? Or is it showing the same amount of condensation?

Attached is a photo of the 4G Tacoma standard, factory fog light.

LED lights of any kind can produce quite a bit of heat. Notice on the housing, there's a vent on the top. That's to let heat out and equalize pressure as the assembly heats up and cools down.

Condensation can accumulate in the housing, which normally gasses-off. In the photo you showed though, I wouldn't expect to see that much? Seems like quite a bit.

I'm new to the 4G. I have a few vehicles with several types of LED assemblies. At worst, any of them accumulate a small amount of fog or haze, which often cooks-off by itself over time or when the light is used.

If you're within the factory warranty period, you can have that looked at, try to make a claim if determined to be leaking. If out of warranty, eBay has tons of junk yard replacements. Or you could buy aftermarket.

In the installation guides and videos I found on-line, each referenced removing the front grill assembly so you can access the fog lights and the fasteners holding them in-place.

One unique tool you might want to get beforehand: a fastener separator, a claw-type tool good for removing plastic push-in panel fasteners. They're a simple hand tool, available at most parts stores. Otherwise, it's standard mechanics tools.

2024 Tacoma Is this a leak in my housing? fog light standard toy
 
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What does the other fog light look like? Is it clear? Or is it showing the same amount of condensation?

Attached is a photo of the 4G Tacoma standard, factory fog light.

LED lights of any kind can produce quite a bit of heat. Notice on the housing, there's a vent on the top. That's to let heat out and equalize pressure as the assembly heats up and cools down.

Condensation can accumulate in the housing, which normally gasses-off. In the photo you showed though, I wouldn't expect to see that much? Seems like quite a bit.

I'm new to the 4G. I have a few vehicles with several types of LED assemblies. At worst, any of them accumulate a small amount of fog or haze, which often cooks-off by itself over time or when the light is used.

If you're within the factory warranty period, you can have that looked at, try to make a claim if determined to be leaking. If out of warranty, eBay has tons of junk yard replacements. Or you could buy aftermarket.

In the installation guides and videos I found on-line, each referenced removing the front grill assembly so you can access the fog lights and the fasteners holding them in-place.

One unique tool you might want to get beforehand: a fastener separator, a claw-type tool good for removing plastic push-in panel fasteners. They're a simple hand tool, available at most parts stores. Otherwise, it's standard mechanics tools.

fog light standard toy.webp
Driver’s side is definitely clear. This passenger’s side has been like this since I noticed it. Thanks for the clarification. I’ve have it 15mths and 16k miles so probably will make an appt with the dealer to have it checked I guess. Just a little hesitant having the chance they tear into it. Much rather I do it if I upgrade lights and grille. Lol
 
 






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