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Old Dec 21, 2008, 08:58 PM
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Just noticed my tail lights had water condensation in there. I never hit anything and the car is only 3.5 months old. Sigh... I'll try to call the dealer tomorrow and have them fix it. Wonder if they'll need to replace the whole thing or reseal the thing...
Old Dec 21, 2008, 09:31 PM
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usually they replace the whole thing
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I have it as well, I have seen it happen on other Lancers as well. It seems has though it is a common problem.
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problem is, i don't know if they'll believe me. I woke up this morning and checked, everything dried up! Good thing i took some pictures last night but i don't know if they'll warrant that.
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^ take your car through a hot car wash before going to the dealer... that use to make some nasty condensation in my previous car's tail lights. Many dealers may not do anything if the problem isn't occurring when you show up.
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Originally Posted by Hen5000
Just noticed my tail lights had water condensation in there. I never hit anything and the car is only 3.5 months old. Sigh... I'll try to call the dealer tomorrow and have them fix it. Wonder if they'll need to replace the whole thing or reseal the thing...
PM me if you replace them and want to sell the "bad" ones.
Old Dec 22, 2008, 07:40 PM
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Mine have condensation in them every once in a while. I couldn't be bothered taking it to the dealer, especially at the risk that they'd see my exhaust and try to void the warranty.
Old Dec 22, 2008, 08:24 PM
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mine condensed too...but very rare.
Old Dec 22, 2008, 08:27 PM
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Its nothing, turn on ur lights. condensation will be gone when the assambly is warm/hot.
Old Dec 22, 2008, 09:16 PM
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alrite i'll see how bad it gets in the next few days. if i keep noticing it then i'll bring it in since i took a week off work anyway. Nothing to do .. haha
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Mine gets it too...nothing to worry about. It goes away as soon as you drive/use your lights a bit.

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Mine did this i'm going to give it a day or two if nothing I'm going to the dealer.
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This happened to me when I put my do-luck on. My question is if any of you guys replaced your tail lights? If so you need to make sure to seal in the new lights so water doesn't get in. Hope this helps
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Mine did it on my '08 GTS and now on the EVO X...called dealership long time ago and they said no fix because units are not 100% sealed.....says you can replace it as many times as you want, but you will always get a little.
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if anyone wants my red tails lights, PM me for details. they're sitting in a box in the garage. no issues ever.


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