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edeeZee 10-21-2009 12:15 AM

Condensation in tail lights or headlights?
 
Yep, that's what happened to mine. Anyone got solutions?

Steven 10-21-2009 12:31 AM

I got the best solution.. use the warranty that came with your new car.

the dealer will replace the lights with brand new ones.

MeetJoeAsian 10-21-2009 12:44 AM

that means you have a leak or a crack somewhere in the seal or your light fixture...

edeeZee 10-21-2009 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian (Post 246317)
that means you have a leak or a crack somewhere in the seal or your light fixture...

Thanks, didn't know that a leak/crack caused it.

batman_4 10-21-2009 01:44 AM

^ just found some condensation in both of my rear tails this past weekend.

gorillanismo 10-21-2009 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven (Post 246309)
I got the best solution.. use the warranty that came with your new car.

the dealer will replace the lights with brand new ones.

+1......

Modshack 10-21-2009 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian (Post 246317)
that means you have a leak or a crack somewhere in the seal or your light fixture...

Not necessarily..These light are not really "sealed" despite the fact that they're glued together, there are lots of ways air gets in. Change in atmosphere, humidity etc. especially at this time of year where there are big temp swings from day to night, will easily cause condensation inside the lens depending on where you park at night..It'll disappear after the temps equalize..

I would seriously doubt Nissan would allow these to be replaced under warranty...

nogoodname 10-21-2009 09:22 AM

might as well try and see if they will replace

Bromotoz 10-21-2009 11:47 AM

I have the same problem, please keep us posted with what you find out at the Dealer.

370Zsteve 10-21-2009 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack (Post 246492)
Not necessarily..These light are not really "sealed" despite the fact that they're glued together, there are lots of ways air gets in. Change in atmosphere, humidity etc. especially at this time of year where there are big temp swings from day to night, will easily cause condensation inside the lens depending on where you park at night..It'll disappear after the temps equalize..

I would seriously doubt Nissan would allow these to be replaced under warranty...

A voice of reason in a sea of BS.

+1 for you :tup:

kenchan 10-21-2009 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack (Post 246492)
Not necessarily..These light are not really "sealed" despite the fact that they're glued together, there are lots of ways air gets in. Change in atmosphere, humidity etc. especially at this time of year where there are big temp swings from day to night, will easily cause condensation inside the lens depending on where you park at night..It'll disappear after the temps equalize..

I would seriously doubt Nissan would allow these to be replaced under warranty...

yep, wat he said. some water inside is normal unless it starts fogging up real bad.

Steven 10-21-2009 12:47 PM

Im sorry but I absolutely disagree. The lights are sealed.. not 100% waterproof, but pretty darn close to it. Very water resistant especially to the elements.

In the 20+ vehicles I have ever owned, only ONE had a single light that fogged. (jeep grand cherokee) it was replaced by the dealer immediately. These lights are hundreds of dollars and very important "safety"equipment with LED's etc... they are supposed to seal out rain and moisture, not condensate and fog up.. I would take it in.

Can you imagine buying a new GT-R and because it goes from hot to cold, you get a fogged taillight / headlight?? i dont think so.



you have a bad seal somewhere in your rear taillamp and moisture is leaking in.

FuszNissan 10-21-2009 12:50 PM

Just take it in and report back, and then we can all see what really happens.

edeeZee 10-21-2009 12:53 PM

This occurred after I washed my car. I'll try to post pics of before/after.

Steven 10-21-2009 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by edeeZee (Post 246821)
This occurred after I washed my car. I'll try to post pics of before/after.

which equals a minor leak.

Im sure its not condensation like others said.. unless it was 30 degrees outside and you washed your car with boiling water.



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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve (Post 246711)
A voice of reason in a sea of BS.

Sorry, i just get a little aggrevated when people call a different theory a "sea of bull$h1t". :shakes head:


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