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lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl 01-07-2008 01:32 PM

that sucks, they shoulda replace it for you. mine have been replaced 3 times already.

rotary magic 01-07-2008 07:48 PM

Jim Ellis (Peachtree Ind) replaced both of my tails and headlights. No problem.

squall 03-07-2008 04:09 PM

Condensation in taillights
 
I just bought my used rx8, and noticed that both taillights get water in them, so far it s just been a small amount. Its in the shop today with 68k miles on it and they said they only replace them for free if its under 50k miles. I have a brake light out that i think may have been caused by this condensation. :(

staticlag 03-07-2008 04:15 PM


Originally Posted by squall (Post 2335658)
I just bought my used rx8, and noticed that both taillights get water in them, so far it s just been a small amount. Its in the shop today with 68k miles on it and they said they only replace them for free if its under 50k miles. I have a brake light out that i think may have been caused by this condensation. :(

Oddly enough, your name is squall

shaunv74 03-07-2008 05:06 PM


Originally Posted by squall (Post 2335658)
I just bought my used rx8, and noticed that both taillights get water in them, so far it s just been a small amount. Its in the shop today with 68k miles on it and they said they only replace them for free if its under 50k miles. I have a brake light out that i think may have been caused by this condensation. :(

Yup that's correct. Your bumper to bumper warranty is 5years/50Kmiles. AFter that I would find a junkyard and pull a used part or PM mazmart for pricing from them.

They will be cheaper than the dealer.

HiTMaNN 03-07-2008 08:26 PM

Why replace them? All I did was take them out get all the water out and then run a fan through them for an hour and they were all dry. I noticed there was a white residue still in them so I ran through some white vinegar in them and that took it all out. I then had to dry it again (I should have noticed it before I dried it the first time)


Here is the DIY for it

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-remove-replace-rear-combination-light-tail-light-114910/

But this is what I replaced and I have yet to get ANY water in them since I replaced the Gaskets

http://www.finishlineperformance.com...cat=302&page=1

Jbill21 03-08-2008 04:32 PM

hitmann, how long have you had yours water free? I had my right light replaced in Decmeber and now my left one is getting water in it. I called the dealership and they said my warranty just ran out... I might do what you did with the gasket...

HiTMaNN 03-08-2008 05:36 PM


Originally Posted by Jbill21 (Post 2337090)
hitmann, how long have you had yours water free? I had my right light replaced in Decmeber and now my left one is getting water in it. I called the dealership and they said my warranty just ran out... I might do what you did with the gasket...

It has been two months water free and I live in Vancouver where it rains more then it Shines

Jbill21 03-08-2008 06:21 PM

awesome. I think i'll give it a shot next weekend...but how did you get the water out before you dried it and how did you get your vinegar inside?

HiTMaNN 03-08-2008 06:34 PM


Originally Posted by Jbill21 (Post 2337198)
awesome. I think i'll give it a shot next weekend...but how did you get the water out before you dried it and how did you get your vinegar inside?

Look at the DIY it will all make sense

Jbill21 03-08-2008 11:53 PM

alright, thanks for the tips. By the way, i saw you have the AEM CAI...how do you like it? I think im getting mine next month along with borla exhaust.

New Yorker 03-09-2008 07:33 AM

You guys DO realize that Mazda redesigned the tail light gasket to prevent this from happening, don't you? Here's the TSB: http://www.finishlineperformance.com...14-07-1795.pdf

nycgps 03-09-2008 09:10 AM


Originally Posted by New Yorker (Post 2337915)
You guys DO realize that Mazda redesigned the tail light gasket to prevent this from happening, don't you? Here's the TSB: http://www.finishlineperformance.com...14-07-1795.pdf

The problem is that most, including me, already *got* the *redesigned* gasket but after a period of time, it still fogs.

HiTMaNN 03-09-2008 12:40 PM


Originally Posted by New Yorker (Post 2337915)
You guys DO realize that Mazda redesigned the tail light gasket to prevent this from happening, don't you? Here's the TSB: http://www.finishlineperformance.com...14-07-1795.pdf

The link of the Gasket I provided is the new design but some of us are out of warranty so we are unable to get the dealer to swap them.

Zoom 3X 03-09-2008 04:10 PM

tail lights
 
We just dealt with the driver's side tail light and it's moisture w/pooling. Now have to do the passengers side. They didn't happen at the same time. Took out the tail light, dried with a hair drier what we couldn't get with a paper towel and resealed. The driver's side is lookin' good. Now for the other side.

I am a second owner and don't qualify for warranty on my '04.

If there is a will, there is a way! Hope this helps for the rest of you.

Donna

BlackRX82006 03-09-2008 08:46 PM

Drill a tiny hole at the bottom of the tail light...lol

HiTMaNN 03-10-2008 01:21 AM


Originally Posted by BlackRX82006 (Post 2338881)
Drill a tiny hole at the bottom of the tail light...lol

That can cause condensation problems still

erix-8 03-11-2008 04:17 PM

hey everybody,i have the water tail-light issue going on as well.but my passenger tail-light is fogged w/water in it(it looks lika half-fish tank!)now,i bought my car from a used car dealership(an o4'rx-8,25k miles on motor)will mazda dealership cover this if warranty covers it only catch is,the used car dealership..appreciate it guys.

BlackRX82006 03-11-2008 05:00 PM

Well, you should call them and find out. And if they will not cover it, then you should find out how much a new taillight would cost. Or I believe there are better seals out there if you're a do-it-yourselfer type of guy.

nycgps 03-11-2008 07:15 PM


Originally Posted by erix-8 (Post 2342619)
hey everybody,i have the water tail-light issue going on as well.but my passenger tail-light is fogged w/water in it(it looks lika half-fish tank!)now,i bought my car from a used car dealership(an o4'rx-8,25k miles on motor)will mazda dealership cover this if warranty covers it only catch is,the used car dealership..appreciate it guys.

It does not matter where you got your car from, as long as your Bumper to bumper warranty is still working. Call MNAO to check.

Riken 04-06-2008 04:15 PM

How about if it was replaced under warranty and now its out of warranty, are they responsible to fix it again?

Storm 04-15-2008 06:31 PM

I had the same problem on the driver's side. The dealer balked a little at replacing it as my 2004 was out of warranty, but they replaced it without a fight. There should never be water in the taillight, warranty or not. Insist that they replace it as the taillight assembly is a $200 item!

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