jono400

Fitted a nice set off lexus style lights to the car last night ( in the garage ) !! well chuffed with them !! only problem is that I noticed that one side was slightly misted up today when I looked, now there has been no rain, plenty off snow though !! has it just happened because off the severe weather we have ?? is there a quick cure ??

any advice would be appreciatted,

cheers,
john

ralphandcarol

Hi John,

Had the same problem with mine back in the summer last year (no rain back then it only happened after washing the car)
Is it the near side tat is misting up, if it is Paul at TSL says it is because the water pipe from roof gutter etc runs down the C pillar in this corner. I still dont think it should happen though and am just about to send mine back. Did you notice he did not keep his lights on the 22B for long. I wonder if he had the same probs.


Ralph.

DaveR

I've got Lexus style lights on my NewAge from TSL as well and have noticed this symptom in slight form in the past.

I guess this might be one of the reasons that none of the Ultra Custom lights are e-approved?

milo

i thought they were e-approved?

where i got mine said they were anyway

rossyboy

iTrader: (8)

IMO they're just not made to the same quality as the oe lights. I've changed a few on various cars and usually at least one side goes. Its often the same with indicators

DJ73

if you look on ABC Design's web site most of the clear /lexus rear light's aren't E-mark and are not legal for our road's or m.o.t,

Fulham71

The best bet is to use some additional sealer
I sealed mine with some plastecine type air conditioning joint stuff (it comes on a reel & is light grey !)
& touch wood no problem at all !

DaveR

milo --> sorry but whoever told you they were e-approved was either a muppet or a liar, plan and simple. All reputable companies which sell these lights are making it clear on their websites and in their catalogues.....

sorry mate

milo

from tsl's site: "These are a fully E-MARKED PRODUCT. Guaranteeing no hassles come MOT time"

from dcp's site: "All lights are E' marked unlesss stated otherwise and can be used on UK roads and will also pass a UK MOT" (and the lexus ones aren't stated otherwise)

are they both lying to us or am i missing something?

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

i've had my lexus on for 8 months now and only just noticed a slight misting at the sides after i washed the car.

my ligts were not 'e' marked but i just went through the last service and 1st mot 2 weeks ago no problem ....but a rear bulb had gone, then when i washed the car i saw the misting

think i might phone the shop now

L55 REP

iTrader: (1)

i got lexaus lights too, mine are fully e aprroved and no probs with them misting if you read the little leaflet
<most people are saying what leaflet i just took the lights out and fitted them lol>
then you would see that the people who make them cover themselfs by saying
"due to the construction blar blar blar and the type of surface blar blar blar this MAY cause a misting during certain weather conditions"

so good luck if your gunna try getting your money back

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

you dont have to sound soooooooooooo smug

i like mine misting up lol

chiark

The only sets that I've seen for sale have had a warning about misting on 'em in big letters. Seems to be a common problem with them?

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

apparently you can buy special sets of lights that mist up just for muppets

gratz

So whats the deal with the e-approval? Had my lexus lights delivered last week and fitted them shortly after. Paul from TSL said there would be no problens at all come MOT time??? Should I expect problems when the MOT is next due?

DR Motorsport

There's 2 main suppliers of Lexus style lights.

ABCDesign which have the 3 round lights - these are e-marked.
and
Ultra Auto Lighting which have the 2 round lights. These are not e-marked, but their brochure states that they will pass an MOT.

David

JTM

Ive just fitted mine about a month ago. No misting up as yet but I would imagine they will do at some point.
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Remember guys this isnt only a problem with aftermarket parts.
A lot of o/e headlights have this problem too. And they're fitted by the manufacturer.

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sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

lexus '2' lights do pass an MOT. mine did

JTM

Isn't it just typical, the day after replying to this thread, my n/s lense mists up
LOL

jono300

iTrader: (8)

must be something in the scottish air causing it mate !! " scotchmist " perhaps ??!!

thanks to all who help with advice / suggestions will try the extra bit off silicon idea.

cheers,
john..