Anyone else have a moisture problem in there tail lights?

DarKNight370z · 03-08-2010, 05:09 PM

Ive been noticing moisture lately in one of my taillights. I kinda hoped it was a one time thing since my car is usually garaged kept but i think its something im going to complain about when i go in for my first oil change. Just curious if anyone else had any problems like this?

Modshack · 03-08-2010, 05:15 PM

They have several vents in them and will dry out if left out in the sun....
Condensation is generally the cause. Large temp changes from day to night create the problem..

6MT · 03-08-2010, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

They have several vents in them and will dry out if left out in the sun....
Condensation is generally the cause. Large temp changes from day to night create the problem..

What he said!

DarKNight370z · 03-09-2010, 12:03 AM

but only the left one does it and its every time i wash the car or it rains now. I did not notice that vent when i took the tail light off today to change out my turn signals. Is it something that could be adjusted or is it pretty much the way it is? thanks for the the pics though

zippin · 03-09-2010, 06:49 AM

Same issue, same tail light....it's barely noticeable and generally dries out within a day. If you take to your dealership, let me know what they say.

DarKNight370z · 03-09-2010, 10:30 AM

sure thing, as soon as i get back from cali at the end of the month going in for my first oil change in April, gonna try to get my auto headlights timer adjusted too (no nav)

Modshack · 03-09-2010, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarKNight370z

I did not notice that vent when i took the tail light off today to change out my turn signals. Is it something that could be adjusted or is it pretty much the way it is? thanks for the the pics though

If you look at the pic above of the valve apart, that white on the top is a permeable membrane. YOu could punch some holes in it to get air to flow easier, or pull it off completely. It does take a fair amount of pressure to blow through it. If you pull it completely though, you run the risk of bugs getting in there...

FricFrac · 03-09-2010, 03:47 PM

I love this site. I just noticed their was water in my tail light after I washed it last week - now that I know its vented and not sealled I'm not really worried about it...

JvKintheUSA · 03-09-2010, 09:11 PM

Same here - washed the car last weekend and noticed some condensation in the right taillight. It went away though.

rico magic · 03-12-2010, 10:08 PM

Same here. I had the car for a week and noticed there was condensation. The dealer said that it is normal but if it kept happening they would replace it. It has gone away and haven't really noticed it lately.

tonybui · 03-12-2010, 10:46 PM

Wait ... you drive a 07 370z??

SoCal 370Z · 03-12-2010, 11:09 PM

Nissan's stance and TSB: Exterior Lamp Fogging

DarKNight370z · 03-13-2010, 04:17 PM

thanks for the link, that bulletin was very helpful to know what to expect from nissan

simota1 · 03-13-2010, 06:28 PM

o man i was super super paranoid about this when it first happened to me.... i sealed every crevice my taillight had with silicon it doesnt moisture inside any more LMAO

370Zsteve · 03-13-2010, 06:35 PM

You guys hititng the lights with high pressure from the hose? Always best to use a mild spray from the hose rather than the jet setting.

03-08-2010, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
DarKNight370z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 16 Drives: 09 Blk 370z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	Anyone else have a moisture problem in there tail lights? Ive been noticing moisture lately in one of my taillights. I kinda hoped it was a one time thing since my car is usually garaged kept but i think its something im going to complain about when i go in for my first oil change. Just curious if anyone else had any problems like this?

03-08-2010, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	They have several vents in them and will dry out if left out in the sun.... Condensation is generally the cause. Large temp changes from day to night create the problem.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

03-09-2010, 03:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	I love this site. I just noticed their was water in my tail light after I washed it last week - now that I know its vented and not sealled I'm not really worried about it... __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

03-09-2010, 09:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
JvKintheUSA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 465 Drives: 2013 Shelby GT500 Rep Power: 428	Same here - washed the car last weekend and noticed some condensation in the right taillight. It went away though. __________________

03-12-2010, 10:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
rico magic Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jax, FL Posts: 131 Drives: '09 Nissan 370Z \| PW Rep Power: 16	Same here. I had the car for a week and noticed there was condensation. The dealer said that it is normal but if it kept happening they would replace it. It has gone away and haven't really noticed it lately. __________________ 2009 Pearl White 7AT : Sport \| Fairlady Z Deck Emblem \| Illuminated Kickplates \| Cargo Area Cover \| LED License Plate & Cargo Area Lights \| JDM Fog Light \| Black Fuel Gauge Overlay \| GT-R Start Button \|

03-09-2010, 12:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
DarKNight370z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 16 Drives: 09 Blk 370z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	but only the left one does it and its every time i wash the car or it rains now. I did not notice that vent when i took the tail light off today to change out my turn signals. Is it something that could be adjusted or is it pretty much the way it is? thanks for the the pics though

03-09-2010, 06:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
zippin Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 57 Drives: '10 370Z 40th #944 Rep Power: 15	Same issue, same tail light....it's barely noticeable and generally dries out within a day. If you take to your dealership, let me know what they say.

03-09-2010, 10:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
DarKNight370z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 16 Drives: 09 Blk 370z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	sure thing, as soon as i get back from cali at the end of the month going in for my first oil change in April, gonna try to get my auto headlights timer adjusted too (no nav)

03-12-2010, 10:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	Wait ... you drive a 07 370z??

03-12-2010, 11:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Nissan's stance and TSB: Exterior Lamp Fogging __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

03-13-2010, 04:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
DarKNight370z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 16 Drives: 09 Blk 370z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	thanks for the link, that bulletin was very helpful to know what to expect from nissan

03-13-2010, 06:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	o man i was super super paranoid about this when it first happened to me.... i sealed every crevice my taillight had with silicon it doesnt moisture inside any more LMAO __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

03-13-2010, 06:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	You guys hititng the lights with high pressure from the hose? Always best to use a mild spray from the hose rather than the jet setting. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

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