Refreshed Headlight DRL is yellow, not solid white

[Bzeboymenz]

Hey guys,

I have an issue with my driver's side headlight after doing a normal hand car wash in my driveway.

I uploaded a photo that shows that the day time running light is no longer solid white. You can see that the inner corner of the driver's side headlight is partly yellow.

I'm assuming this headlight got wet internally.

I've not even had my car for a year until June 2017. Warranty better cover this!

Any of you had this issue?
Covered by Tesla warranty right?

 

[tchockie]

ewwww that reminds me of the BMW E90s with the ugly orange eyelids

hope you get it sorted out!

 

[MMC-]

Hey guys,

I have an issue with my driver's side headlight after doing a normal hand car wash in my driveway.

Just had both mine replaced today. Exact same issue on both. Doubt it's water intrusion. Took delivery June 2016 also. Have heard of this on a few early refresh models.
You should have no problem with warranty.

 

[tchockie]

Just had both mine replaced today. Exact same issue on both. Doubt it's water intrusion. Took delivery June 2016 also. Have heard of this on a few early refresh models.
You should have no problem with warranty.

just curious, did they mention a reason or cause when you had it replaced?

 

[Bzeboymenz]

Just had both mine replaced today. Exact same issue on both. Doubt it's water intrusion. Took delivery June 2016 also. Have heard of this on a few early refresh models.
You should have no problem with warranty.

Thank you for confirming this issue, MMC!
Greatly appreciate it!
I will let you guys know when I take the car in to service and the outcome.

 

[Spidy]

ewwww that reminds me of the BMW E90s with the ugly orange eyelids

hope you get it sorted out!

Isn't that because of US regulation where you need a orange side reflector?

 

[Bzeboymenz]

Isn't that because of US regulation where you need a orange side reflector?

Not sure if you have one of these cars. This isn't about reflectors. The photo I posted earlier showed the driver's side headlight eyelash was not solid white, and it had a hue of orange. It shouldn't have any hue of orange. Look at this new photo of the passenger side headlight. Solid white!! See the difference?

 

[Smarty McFly]

I had an entire DRL strip go out on my refreshed S about a month after I took delivery of the vehicle. Was replaced under warranty with no problem, other than the exceptional amount of time it took to get the car in for service (5 weeks).

 

[Bzeboymenz]

Yesterday, I had my service appointment at 9:30am and was finished at 1:00pm at Tesla Burbank. They replaced the driver's side headlight for free. Everything went well! Thank you guys for the heads up on this issue!

 

[Del Schier]

I have the same problem on my 2016 but it is out of warranty, wish I knew how to fix it without the $$$

 

[ucmndd]

I have the same problem on my 2016 but it is out of warranty, wish I knew how to fix it without the $$$

Cheapest fix is to turn on range mode, which turns off the "eyebrow" lights entirely.

 

[MiamiDubai]

Check this thread out
Late 2016 / Early 2017 S Owners: How Are Your Daytime Running Lights Holding Up?

I’m on my 3rd or 4th set of headlights. It’s an ongoing issue. Each time I get one replaced the other one goes out.

I’m just going to wait until it finally goes out to replace them once again.

 

[Scanada]

Just had both mine replaced today. Exact same issue on both. Doubt it's water intrusion. Took delivery June 2016 also. Have heard of this on a few early refresh models.
You should have no problem with warranty.

I have an early refresh 2016 MS that I just noticed was doing the same thing. I have a mobile appointment 5-22 and I'm going to bring it up with the tech

 

[MMC-]

Friday May 22 2020

Now on my 6th (approx) replacement of both sides. Last one replaced April 2019. Right hand out again and service center refused warranty adjustment. Has anyone with this concern taken any further steps with Tesla? Granted I'm out of warranty but there is obviously a manufacturing defect in these units. LEDs should not last a year or less. Every other LED on the vehicle is still fine. Just these what I call DRL lights.

Thanks

 

[Moe Moosa]

I have the same problem on my 2016 but it is out of warranty, wish I knew how to fix it without the $$$

How can I fix this problem sir?