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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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that sucks, they shoulda replace it for you. mine have been replaced 3 times already.
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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Jim Ellis (Peachtree Ind) replaced both of my tails and headlights. No problem.
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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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.
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by squall
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
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by squall
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.
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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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
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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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...
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Jbill21
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
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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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?
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Jbill21
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
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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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.
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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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
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by New Yorker
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.
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by New Yorker
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.
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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Unhappy 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
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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Drill a tiny hole at the bottom of the tail light...lol
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackRX82006
Drill a tiny hole at the bottom of the tail light...lol
That can cause condensation problems still
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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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.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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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.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by erix-8
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.
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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How about if it was replaced under warranty and now its out of warranty, are they responsible to fix it again?
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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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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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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wtf is with this site getting **** posted all over it?
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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