how can i fix this any ideas??? i tought maybe a blowdryer??? any suggestions???

thanks!!!!

* note the water on the bottom of the light and the moist and cloudiness!!!

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This is a known issue on the RX-8 and your dealership should replace the tail light free of charge.
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/rx8/bulletin/09-014-07-1795.pdf

Oh my god ...

Dude u're not even new, but u still failed the *search* test ...

Has anyone had this repair done outside of their warranty? I would think it would be covered since this is a service bulletin, but maybe not. My lights are aquariums too. Guess I'll just ask the local dealer.

Has anyone had this repair done outside of their warranty? I would think it would be covered since this is a service bulletin, but maybe not. My lights are aquariums too. Guess I'll just ask the local dealer.

You guys seriously dunno what is a TSB ?

TSB is a way to tell dealership how to fix certain *well known problem(s)*.

In the other words, u can count them as *wear* item and will *fail* overtime.

So in conclusion, is free to fix only if u're still within the bumper to bumper warranty.

If you guys just type this simple phrase into the search bar it will give you step by step instructions WITH pictures on how to fix the issue.

Search for "DIY Tail Lights" and you will see it.

Here is the fix after you do the DIY

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/store/product.php?productid=16881&cat=302&page=1


But I guess that is asking to much......

I've got a dead spider in mine. LOL

I've got a dead spider in mine. LOL

I would take it out for sure cause as much as you may think it adds HP it really doesn't. Hahaha :lol: :lol: :icon_no2: :icon_no2:

Last friday, I was in the dealer waiting room. You can see the cars coming in for service from there. Another RX8 pulls in, the driver gets out and is pointing at the rear tail light. I knew what she was complaining about.:wink2:

thanks guys actually i tought i was the only one i'll be on my way to the dealer!

thanks guys actually i tought i was the only one i'll be on my way to the dealer!

Epic Failure :icon_no2: :icon_no2: jkin

I have my guys take a hammer to the ones we replace so no one will put them on eBay.

That's all we need. Rotating Junk!

I have my guys take a hammer to the ones we replace so no one will put them on eBay.

That's all we need. Rotating Junk!

Damn it ! now I cannot make any money cuz u broke all da old parts !!!! :lol: :lol:

You guys seriously dunno what is a TSB ?

TSB is a way to tell dealership how to fix certain *well known problem(s)*.

In the other words, u can count them as *wear* item and will *fail* overtime.

So in conclusion, is free to fix only if u're still within the bumper to bumper warranty.

Theres no reason a sealed taillight SHOULD fail over time. I'm aware of what a TSB is, and being that this seems to be a widespread problem (that may be a safety concern if too foggy) I though we might see Mazda paying for these (outside of warranty.) Maybe it was more wishful thinking than anything.
That being said....I didn't attempt going to the dealer for the fix. I just drilled two tiny holes in the bottom of each housing, drained out what water I could, and within two days, all the condensation was gone. I've driven in the rain a couple of times since, and they don't seem to be trapping any water.

The day i picked my 8 up a few days ago from the dealership i took the taillight out as it has 1 inch of water in it, it took me 15 mins to pull it out and 10 mins of shaking out the wather, it still fogged up but i drilled two tiny holes where that water was laying at and then i put it back on and sealed the gasket w a clear sealer.
I pointe the rear in the sun and by the end of the day 75% of the fog faded away and by the afternoon of the next day it was all gone.
Whole process took maybe an hour from start to finsish and i didnt read any how to,s on it at all, was very simple common sense

My tailight was replaced by the dealer under warranty :) thanks for all the info !

just had both of mine replaced today too...one even had a hole in it caused by some foreign object...all under warranty

so for those who's warranty expired in april... diy is the only way huh

www.finishlineperformance.com sells tail light replacement gaskets.

yeah i already saw that - thats pretty much the only way to go?
besides trying to tightening up the old one, or drilling holes?