Finally a TSB for Water in the Rear combination light.
04-22-2007, 08:53 AM
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Finally a TSB for Water in the Rear combination light.
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...14-07-1795.pdf
God damn it, that took Mazda a LONG WHILE to issue this tsb ....
let me print it out ...
Everyone who has/had this problem, if u're still in warranty, print this out and bring it to da dealership !
If you're out of warranty, the new gasket cost about 30 something 40 bux, its easy to replace it urself !
God damn it, that took Mazda a LONG WHILE to issue this tsb ....
let me print it out ...
Everyone who has/had this problem, if u're still in warranty, print this out and bring it to da dealership !
If you're out of warranty, the new gasket cost about 30 something 40 bux, its easy to replace it urself !
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04-22-2007, 11:26 AM
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04-22-2007, 08:57 PM
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Yep, this is really timely. I just got the condensation for the first time last week at 77,000 miles. It's almost evaporated now, but I assume it will be back. I'll take this TSB with me next time I need an oil change. Thanks for posting!
04-22-2007, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by loco4rx8
Yep, this is really timely. I just got the condensation for the first time last week at 77,000 miles. It's almost evaporated now, but I assume it will be back. I'll take this TSB with me next time I need an oil change. Thanks for posting!
04-22-2007, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ken-x8
Queens is a multi-national society. It was perfectly OK (politically correct, in fact) for you to post using the TSB's native language.
Ken
Ken
For those who *dont* have this problem yet .... its easy to make it a *problem* just open them ... pour bit of water in it ......
.... bring it to dealership .... and start bitching ... *cough*
04-23-2007, 07:26 AM
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why is it that people here think they need a TSb to get something fixed... i had my lights replaced like 2 years ago -shrug-
if its broke - take it in and get it fixed at that time
if its not broke - why do you care?
if its broke - take it in and get it fixed at that time
if its not broke - why do you care?
04-23-2007, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by nycgps
Im just saying
For those who *dont* have this problem yet .... its easy to make it a *problem* just open them ... pour bit of water in it ...... .... bring it to dealership .... and start bitching ... *cough*
For those who *dont* have this problem yet .... its easy to make it a *problem* just open them ... pour bit of water in it ......
.... bring it to dealership .... and start bitching ... *cough*this is why i hate this forum more and more... I don't know if i should report you to Mazda, beg Tommy to take down the TSBs, or punch you in the face for lowering my resale value
04-23-2007, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by r0tor
why is it that people here think they need a TSb to get something fixed... i had my lights replaced like 2 years ago -shrug-
the reason it happen is the with the older gasket, overtime dirt can build up around the middle light area, when dirt finally clog the whole thing the water has nowhere to go and it slides into the singal light hole, thats where you got your water from. (base on my examination of my issue)
Simple fix (if you're out of warranty), is that you can pull the gasket out, clean it, put it back.
not sure if the new gasket can fix it completely, but hey its worth a shot.
04-23-2007, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by nycgps
Because it will happen, eventually.
the reason it happen is the with the older gasket, overtime dirt can build up around the middle light area, when dirt finally clog the whole thing the water has nowhere to go and it slides into the singal light hole, thats where you got your water from. (base on my examination of my issue)
Simple fix (if you're out of warranty), is that you can pull the gasket out, clean it, put it back.
not sure if the new gasket can fix it completely, but hey its worth a shot.
the reason it happen is the with the older gasket, overtime dirt can build up around the middle light area, when dirt finally clog the whole thing the water has nowhere to go and it slides into the singal light hole, thats where you got your water from. (base on my examination of my issue)
Simple fix (if you're out of warranty), is that you can pull the gasket out, clean it, put it back.
not sure if the new gasket can fix it completely, but hey its worth a shot.
04-23-2007, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by nycgps
You have extended warranty or something ? cuz 77K miles Im think u're out of the *normal* warranty already :P
04-23-2007, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
someone should write up a tail light gasket replacement DIY for those of us that are out of warranty and want to install the updated gasket.
but my dad took the digi camera today, so cant do it till tomorrow
04-23-2007, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by loco4rx8
No kidding. I still need to get it fixed. Now that there's a TSB, I can point at it and tell them to fix it that way rather than just replace the whole tail light assembly. Which is probably what they would have automatically done without this TSB.
Its all about the gasket. if you want to save 30 bux u can just take your old one out, wash it with soap. put it on a some old newspaper(cuz newspaper absorb water FAST!) blow dry the rest of the stuff with hair dryer
04-23-2007, 02:00 PM
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Great! I anxiously await your DIY. I have no idea how to get at my tail light. I'm a girl, don't work on cars. 
But I bet money, my dealer would not have even tried to fix the tail light. They would've said, "Oh, you need a new one. That'll be $300, please."
Thanks.
But I bet money, my dealer would not have even tried to fix the tail light. They would've said, "Oh, you need a new one. That'll be $300, please."
Thanks.
04-23-2007, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by loco4rx8
Great! I anxiously await your DIY. I have no idea how to get at my tail light. I'm a girl, don't work on cars.
But I bet money, my dealer would not have even tried to fix the tail light. They would've said, "Oh, you need a new one. That'll be $300, please."
Thanks.
But I bet money, my dealer would not have even tried to fix the tail light. They would've said, "Oh, you need a new one. That'll be $300, please."
Thanks.
I will do my DIY tomorrow. the process is pretty straight forward. I accidently cut myself while doing it, but nothing major.
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04-23-2007, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SC-ed
How the shinka lights are different?
04-23-2007, 07:48 PM
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Don't need no stinkin' TSB!
The dealership took care of mine a couple weeks ago.
The said it was the little leaves that were in the tail lights that tipped them off.
Whatever. Got new ones. I hope they make it another 100,000 mile without condensation! I will be pretty pissed if this happens again off warranty.
Dealership made it pretty easy other than the wait for the replacements.
The dealership took care of mine a couple weeks ago.
The said it was the little leaves that were in the tail lights that tipped them off.
Whatever. Got new ones. I hope they make it another 100,000 mile without condensation! I will be pretty pissed if this happens again off warranty.
Dealership made it pretty easy other than the wait for the replacements.
04-23-2007, 07:53 PM
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I went in today for a missfire problem, and told them to replace the other side for my tail-light as I noticed it was fogged. so, now I have replaced both sides.
04-23-2007, 11:15 PM
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I noticed my tail lens fogged up on my '05 after it rained a few weeks ago... i thought it was a normal thing. I guess not! It hasn't damaged anything yet and I don't think it left any dry water marks.
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!