DIY: Moisture In Your Tail Lights? Quick Easy Fix!
10-19-2009, 09:44 PM
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Dude don't do this retarded fix. Take the tail light out, remove the bulbs, rinse it out with a little pure filtered or distilled water, then leave it in the sun. Once it is all dried out apply black RTV to the factory gasket (after you clean it off with alcohol or something) and to the mating surface and then reinstall the light and tighten the bolts. That's it.
10-20-2009, 03:08 PM
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OR save yourself 3 hours and drill a needle hole in one of the corners of the taillight and watch the moisture DISSAPEAR!!! OH LOOK 9KRPM!! I DID THIS 4 MONTHS AGO AND ITS STILL CRYSTAL CLEAR! WHO WOULDA THOUGHT!?!?!? Why the hell are you bringing back old posts anyway? I know the answer! Cuz your a ......
10-20-2009, 03:19 PM
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Dude don't do this retarded fix. Take the tail light out, remove the bulbs, rinse it out with a little pure filtered or distilled water, then leave it in the sun. Once it is all dried out apply black RTV to the factory gasket (after you clean it off with alcohol or something) and to the mating surface and then reinstall the light and tighten the bolts. That's it.
10-20-2009, 03:28 PM
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OR save yourself 3 hours and drill a needle hole in one of the corners of the taillight and watch the moisture DISSAPEAR!!! OH LOOK 9KRPM!! I DID THIS 4 MONTHS AGO AND ITS STILL CRYSTAL CLEAR! WHO WOULDA THOUGHT!?!?!? Why the hell are you bringing back old posts anyway? I know the answer! Cuz your a ......
10-21-2009, 11:30 PM
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I would never drill a hole into anything just for an easy fix...ill get a new gasket
No offense to anyone. I understand this is one way to do it and it works. but If I have the option of doing it the right way, I'll do that.
No offense to anyone. I understand this is one way to do it and it works. but If I have the option of doing it the right way, I'll do that.
10-21-2009, 11:56 PM
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I hate when other people try to control other people's thoughts and insist that they do it their way.
I always say to people, here are the options you can go with, decided what is best for you.
But you have some people who are control freaks and will flip-out if you don't do what they say.
I drilled mine and its been a few years now and the condensation has never returned.
Other locals have done the same thing with no issues.
And we go through pretty good climate changes here in Ohio.
11-09-2009, 04:32 PM
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I had condensation in mine that would disppear / reappear depending on the weather. I took it out and in the drying process found that the previous owner had drilled a hole in the bottom.
I plugged the hole, coated both sides of the original gasket with black silicone, and reinstalled it. All good for the last few weeks despite some rain.
Based on my experience, I'd recommend against drilling a hole in your taillights. $3 tube of silicone and 30 minutes worked for me.
I plugged the hole, coated both sides of the original gasket with black silicone, and reinstalled it. All good for the last few weeks despite some rain.
Based on my experience, I'd recommend against drilling a hole in your taillights. $3 tube of silicone and 30 minutes worked for me.
11-10-2009, 06:47 AM
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My way or the highway Jon. 
I don't think anyone will be offended by your choice.... because in the end, its still your choice.
I hate when other people try to control other people's thoughts and insist that they do it their way.
I always say to people, here are the options you can go with, decided what is best for you.
But you have some people who are control freaks and will flip-out if you don't do what they say.
I drilled mine and its been a few years now and the condensation has never returned.
Other locals have done the same thing with no issues.
And we go through pretty good climate changes here in Ohio.
I hate when other people try to control other people's thoughts and insist that they do it their way.
I always say to people, here are the options you can go with, decided what is best for you.
But you have some people who are control freaks and will flip-out if you don't do what they say.
I drilled mine and its been a few years now and the condensation has never returned.
Other locals have done the same thing with no issues.
And we go through pretty good climate changes here in Ohio.
11-15-2009, 12:40 PM
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I mentioned the water in taillights and the dealer said they could only remove them and clean them if the water leaves noticeable residue (which they did not have). Per the dealer- some condensation was "normal". Funny- I've never had that happen in any vehicle I've had before this. But then again, it was never there when I took it in. But this week it's been like this every day.
But whatever- I'll do the gasket seal thing.
12-21-2009, 05:32 PM
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Hey guys,
Heated discussion this one. I'm the proud owned for all of 2 weeks now and I'm loving it.
But I have several fish living in the lights. Is there a document I can follow with instructions on how to remove the lamps. Tutorial, pictures, brief text, anything of the sort?
Heated discussion this one. I'm the proud owned for all of 2 weeks now and I'm loving it.
But I have several fish living in the lights. Is there a document I can follow with instructions on how to remove the lamps. Tutorial, pictures, brief text, anything of the sort?
12-22-2009, 03:38 AM
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hehe fair point.
I've done it before, just on cars I cared less about. Just wondering was there any little tricks or hidden screws to find. It's so damn cold and rainy outside I haven't had much time to look around.
I've done it before, just on cars I cared less about. Just wondering was there any little tricks or hidden screws to find. It's so damn cold and rainy outside I haven't had much time to look around.
12-28-2009, 02:30 PM
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I had condensation in mine that would disppear / reappear depending on the weather. I took it out and in the drying process found that the previous owner had drilled a hole in the bottom.
I plugged the hole, coated both sides of the original gasket with black silicone, and reinstalled it. All good for the last few weeks despite some rain.
Based on my experience, I'd recommend against drilling a hole in your taillights. $3 tube of silicone and 30 minutes worked for me.
I plugged the hole, coated both sides of the original gasket with black silicone, and reinstalled it. All good for the last few weeks despite some rain.
Based on my experience, I'd recommend against drilling a hole in your taillights. $3 tube of silicone and 30 minutes worked for me.
BTW, not fixing the problem correctly will eventually lead to this, maybe even worse.
clicky!
12-29-2009, 09:48 AM
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water and dirt runs directly from the truck lid drainage channel into the gasket seam
Water and dirt collect into a pocket at the gasket seam and erodes away the seal, see where the seal is compromised at the blue arrows
Speculation that removing the excess gasket seam would fix the problem
Water and dirt collect into a pocket at the gasket seam and erodes away the seal, see where the seal is compromised at the blue arrows
Speculation that removing the excess gasket seam would fix the problem
