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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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MOISTURE UNDER REAR LIGHT COVER

After washing noticed tail light was foggy inside the cover. Trip to the dealer??
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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Yep, get a new light, moisture in a light housing is definitely something you can have them fix for free.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Probably just an ill-fitting seal.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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i would want a new tail light housing.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Bhatch
i would want a new tail light housing.
Why new tail light housing, as opposed to fixing the seal?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by liafia
Why new tail light housing, as opposed to fixing the seal?
It would depend on how long the water was in there and how much damage it caused in the housing. You don't want corrosion in the electrical connections.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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Will they argue with me?
 

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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by liafia
Will they argue with me?
About the war in Iraq?
That you have water in your taillight? I doubt it.
They may have their own idea of the proper remedy. If you want something else, you might need to be firm about it and explain your rationale.
 
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