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Cyclone
Cyclonic Member ((.oO))
I don't know if it's the only fix, but my CPO at deliver had probably a dozen bug corpses per taillight. The SvC replaced the taillights for resolve the problem.
Condensation & Bug in Taillight
Not worth a trip just for this so I will probably wait until my 25K Mile service - was hoping their is a DIY fix.
Not worth a trip just for this so I will probably wait until my 25K Mile service - was hoping their is a DIY fix.
Cyclone
Cyclonic Member ((.oO))
Artsci mention in some thread that he has a DIY yourself for the condensation problem. Whether this would allow for removing the bug first, I don't know. You may want to PM him shoot him to this thread.
Either way, I agree. If the SvC is the only fix, I wouldn't do it until I have to go there for another reason anyways.
JPP
Active Member
This is different from the longstanding issue with condensation behind the 'double' clear lens for the backup lights. There has been an engineering revision/new applique for about a month or 2 with an opening and no 2nd lens. Existing owners who have significant/recurrent issues can get the applique replaced.
Don't know about a major chronic issue with the taillight system.
Don't know about a major chronic issue with the taillight system.
mknox
Well-Known Member
Took this last week. I seem to get it only on one side after I wash the car or if it's rained heavily. Mine clears up after 2 or 3 days generally.
Condensation & Bug in Taillight
Would be fine with condensation but bug looks bad. I may have missed the condensation if not for the bug.
Would be fine with condensation but bug looks bad. I may have missed the condensation if not for the bug.
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Dborn
Confirmed
not acceptable. This is different to the usual reversing light condensation. This may need replacing of the cluster.
mknox
Well-Known Member
I get condensation in my headlights too, but only when it's very cold. The heat from the bulb seems to burn a clear path for the light to shine through:
AMPd
Well-Known Member
No condensation in any of my lights but I do have a dead spider in my taillight
kinda annoying to see him there but not enough to bother the SC about
kinda annoying to see him there but not enough to bother the SC about
That would be unacceptable and downright embarrassing for me. Have you asked service to replace?
mknox
Well-Known Member
No, for a couple of reasons. First of all, it only happens when it's really cold, and I suspect when the temperature drops rapidly. By the time I got it in to Service it would have cleared up. It usually doesn't last long. Secondly, I don't think there is a solution. The headlights can't be sealed and (probably) have a drain somewhere to allow any condensation that gets in there to drain out, and obviously ambient air to get in. As such, if ambient air with a certain level of humidity is present, then the temperature drops, the humidity is going to condense out and I don't think there is much you can do.
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