370z Complaints so far?

Pushing_Tin · 04-06-2009, 10:54 AM

LOL, I just called the local dealer and he told me "the tail lights are vented, so you'll get some condensation."

I've never heard of this before, and I told him that the other one was fine. Thoughts?

SoCal 370Z · 04-06-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

LOL, I just called the local dealer and he told me "the tail lights are vented, so you'll get some condensation."

I've never heard of this before, and I told him that the other one was fine. Thoughts?

Headlights are vented for heat reasons, and there are light assemblies that have breathers on them, but the condensation is not normal. Condensation will cause corrosion of any contacts in the light assembly, and it makes the interior of the light (which you can never clean) start to look tacky. I say fight this one, and receive a new light assembly. I had an issue like this on another vehicle we owned, and it resulted in complete light failure; taillights are required by the DOT, and a mandated safety feature.

I think we might have an issue with our passenger's side taillight as the entire assembly squeaks against the other body parts, and it also appears that the housing pieces of the taillight are not staying together.

Brandon26pdx · 04-06-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

LOL, I just called the local dealer and he told me "the tail lights are vented, so you'll get some condensation."

I've never heard of this before, and I told him that the other one was fine. Thoughts?

Sometimes you'll see small amounts of condensation on the inside, but it should go away fairly quickly and not be a chronic problem. Almost all head and tail lamp assemblies I've seen are indeed vented. Just keep an eye on it...the good news is that it is under warranty if it's serious problem.

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Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 229	LOL, I just called the local dealer and he told me "the tail lights are vented, so you'll get some condensation." I've never heard of this before, and I told him that the other one was fine. Thoughts?