leaking tail lights
#4
Many time the condensation gets in from the bulb openings. Typically one removes all the bulbs then thoroughly dries out their housing, with a hair dryer, sun etc. When you reinstall your bulbs use die-electric grease at all their bases and such to create a new vapor impervious seal which in turn should not let any more moisture enter the tail light housing.
Inspect the housings for any obvious cracks / seams coming apart and use a black silicone to seal these areas.
Inspect the housings for any obvious cracks / seams coming apart and use a black silicone to seal these areas.
#5
As Zippy mentioned, condensation can enter through the light openings. I replaced my washers with new ones and applied dielectric grease to both sides of them. I still got a small amount of condensation while washing the car so I drilled 3/16" holes in the bottom of the light housings and that resolved the problem.
#6
I agree with everyone, sealing the light opening will stop the moisture from getting in. You could also drill a small hole or 2 in the bottom of the tail light housing. This combined with the heat from the bulbs will evaporate the moisture and give it a way to excape. This is a good fix but it could also decrease the life of your bulbs a bit!
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