condesaton in tail light
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From: baltimore
Originally posted by Stick
Guys, I think you are approaching this from the wrong angle. I had a major water problem in my tail lights as well and solved it without spending a cent and works like a charm (got the idea from a reputable body shop manager).
Take out the tail lights and take a small drill bit and drill small holes on the bottom (and make sure it is the bottom) of the housing. You can let the moisture dry out, but don't have to. Replace the housings back onto the car and turn on the lights. The heat from the lights will evaporate the moisture and the new holes you put in the bottom of the housing will act like drain holes and/or allow the vapor to escape. It doesn't cause any harm to your lights or wiring. These lights don't need to be sealed. Try it out for yourself and you'll see that you will never have a moisture problem again.
Guys, I think you are approaching this from the wrong angle. I had a major water problem in my tail lights as well and solved it without spending a cent and works like a charm (got the idea from a reputable body shop manager).
Take out the tail lights and take a small drill bit and drill small holes on the bottom (and make sure it is the bottom) of the housing. You can let the moisture dry out, but don't have to. Replace the housings back onto the car and turn on the lights. The heat from the lights will evaporate the moisture and the new holes you put in the bottom of the housing will act like drain holes and/or allow the vapor to escape. It doesn't cause any harm to your lights or wiring. These lights don't need to be sealed. Try it out for yourself and you'll see that you will never have a moisture problem again.
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From: H-twOn but S.A . 4 Now
Originally posted by RiceBurninVTEC
ive heard of doing this too, but i never knew exactly how small of a bit to use, or exactly where to drill it.h:
ive heard of doing this too, but i never knew exactly how small of a bit to use, or exactly where to drill it.
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and is it worth me puttin a hole in my light?
well guess if it never comes back it is worth it.
will it effect nythinng in the lng run or wouldnt that allo for more watter to get in??
sorry so many ?'s just trying to cover all bases
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Well that is what I thought when the guy mentioned it to me. But I figured that if I needed to replace the housing anyway, why not give it a try and it seems to be working for me after almost a year.
I used a 1/16 bit and drill three or four holes along the bottom. You gotta make sure you don't drill near the lense otherwise it might break.
I don't have any moisture at all in the lenses anymore so, it's not like I'm getting my connector wet or anything. Since that I have had no water problems in the trunk either.
I used a 1/16 bit and drill three or four holes along the bottom. You gotta make sure you don't drill near the lense otherwise it might break.
I don't have any moisture at all in the lenses anymore so, it's not like I'm getting my connector wet or anything. Since that I have had no water problems in the trunk either.