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Old 11-27-2011, 02:20 PM
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I recents saw that i have condensation in my passenger (right) tail light. I am wondering if there is a way to remove it. I have seen suggestions using the silicon bags that come in dry foods but there doesnt seem to be and opening to the cover, because all the lights are sealed off.
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had that happen to me. I baked my lights at 225 degrees F for about 5-10 minutes (or until the condensation disappaears). I then put gasket sealer along the entire joint that runs around each of the light fixtures,you can find some at any autoparts store - clear, black, or grey , your choice. Finally I replaced the two foam gaskets behind each light (expensive little suckers). I haven't had any more water in my lights.
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so you took off the lens cover?
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Originally Posted by ans2k
so you took off the lens cover?
not sure what you mean, I took out the entire light fixtures off the car and placed them in my oven on a wood cutting board or similar object to keep them from touching the actual grills. I kept them in one piece, I did not separate the lights, but once they cooled down I put a bead of sealant along the outside joint that runs around the fixtures 360 degrees, where the clear lens meets the black backing (two-halves meet).
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ok thats what i wanted to know. thanks!!!!!
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have u had the tsb performed?
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there is a tsb???
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