I occasioanlly get some condensation like that, it dries out by the afternoon though, so i never really though much of it.
However, with some of the audio work i've been doing in the car, I noticed that the rear tail lights rattle really bad. It's the actual outer housing, pressing my hand on it makes the rattle stop. Also I'm getting some rattle in the back seat area, it almost sounds like the rear window itself is rattling, it has that rattling glass kinda sound. |
I have had both my tail lights replaced under warranty. Dealer gave me no problems. I just took a picture of both of them via my camera phone and showed the dealer. That's my biggest complaint about the 8 is my plastic parts just keep breaking and rattling.
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I have had standing water in both of mine now. First one was fixed 4 months ago second one is being done now. Didn't have any problem getting dealer to do the work.
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rear window rattling
Originally Posted by G0t m4xx 21
...Also I'm getting some rattle in the back seat area, it almost sounds like the rear window itself is rattling, it has that rattling glass kinda sound.
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Sorry if this is a repost (didnt read through the whole thread) but for those who have rattling etc. from the tail light/trunk area there is a TSB about "trunk interference". Seems certain parts of the trunk rub against the tops of the tail lights. Good illustration to show you where to look to see if your car is affected ...
The fix is a clear sticker that the dealer puts on ... |
Originally Posted by cgrx
they will only replace the lights if there is standing water in them.
Condensation isn't enough and some dealers say it is normal and designed that way Evil |
I have had three tail light total, all of them had condensation in them bad...every time i just rolled up to the local dealer and they would take it back and put in a new light no questions asked.....
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Just took mine in today. Passenger side was just full of heavy condensation. They are replacing without any questions. Needed to order a light so I have to take it back. I was just there to get my starter replaced less than a month ago!
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How long did it take you guys for them to fix your taillights? I got some condensation in one of mine, and I'd like to know how much time I'd need to spend at the dealership...
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Well off to the dealer I go.. I got up this morning I saw my driver sade tail light with water in it..Hmmm too may complaints in here mazda need to get on top of this...
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Just got both of mine replaced, because both were having the issue. Took 2.5 hrs..although, the service tech told me it would be a 30-45 min. job. didn't want to wait that long and had them drive me back to work, and sure enough, 2 hrs. later, they called. Don't know if it was because I turned down on waiting for the job to be completed, but whatever..I got mine fix and will keep an eye on both of them....
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nice icyur2 well I am off friday to get mine done.. I reverse park my car so i dont' see it.. ha ha
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Passenger Side
I have the same problem...but everyone is saying there drivers side rear light, mines got 1 in of water in the pass, side
Do you think washing the car, and slaming it with the hose, (not intentionally of course) would effect it..? |
Originally Posted by iownanautorx8
I have the same problem...but everyone is saying there drivers side rear light, mines got 1 in of water in the pass, side
Do you think washing the car, and slaming it with the hose, (not intentionally of course) would effect it..? |
The service writer says that MNAO suspects weakening in the housing creases due to aggressive removal of the plastic "shipping skin" during dealer prep.
Since being replaced (driver side), no problems. |
Originally Posted by iownanautorx8
I have the same problem...but everyone is saying there drivers side rear light, mines got 1 in of water in the pass, side
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I have had both replaced at different times now I need the passenger side replaced again. I hope Mazda still covers this under warranty.
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Had both lenses corrected at 45k. Just turned 75k and condensation is starting to show up, again, on the right rear. Way out of warrantee, so I guess I'll just look the other way! Car still runs like a champ and is soooo fun to wheel around!!! - Gary SoCali
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Originally Posted by MPG > HP
Had both lenses corrected at 45k. Just turned 75k and condensation is starting to show up, again, on the right rear. Way out of warrantee, so I guess I'll just look the other way! Car still runs like a champ and is soooo fun to wheel around!!! - Gary SoCali
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Originally Posted by Neddie Seagoon
I had the same problem with my driver-side rearSomeone I work with had the same problem, same side with his RX8. We both had them replaced under warranty. My passanger side is fine... except for the dead spider inside!!
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Originally Posted by Davidrx8
:I was ready to put a few goldfish in my drivers side tail light for fun!
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Originally Posted by MPG > HP
Had both lenses corrected at 45k. Just turned 75k and condensation is starting to show up, again, on the right rear. Way out of warrantee, so I guess I'll just look the other way! Car still runs like a champ and is soooo fun to wheel around!!! - Gary SoCali
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Same here, driver's side tailight condensation. But at least no home damage from the tumultuous rain here in the Northeast.
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passenger side condensation. replaced under warranty.
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Originally Posted by AirlockRX
Yup, looks that way to me!
Mine were a little worse, especially after a few freeze-thaw cycles... arrrrrrgh! No water in the new one today after a few direct blasts @ the car wash. Raines Imports ordered replacement over the phone. Great service from these guys! I'll keep you posted.... |
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