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Old 02-07-2008 | 10:46 PM
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Am I the only one with water in my right tail light?
Old 02-07-2008 | 10:47 PM
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no, plenty others have them. replace at dealer.
Old 02-07-2008 | 10:47 PM
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must be if you couldnt find anythng with the search function
Old 02-07-2008 | 10:55 PM
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yeah, do a search....tons of people have had that. dealer will replace under warranty
Old 02-08-2008 | 04:06 AM
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The reason that most people have water in their tail lights is because the light gasket that Mazda makes is just a piece of crap. So, here is a small DIY solution..













Old 02-08-2008 | 01:24 PM
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The reason that most people have water in their tail lights is because the light gasket that Mazda makes is just a piece of crap. So, here is a small DIY solution..













explanation of what everything is might be useful... obviously traced the gasket to make a stencil but what did you cut using the stencil? Also, is the kirin lemon required?
Old 02-08-2008 | 02:50 PM
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didnt you see the scissors?
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obviously, he used the fingernail clippers in the last picture
Old 02-08-2008 | 05:45 PM
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My right taillight looks horrible as well. I'm taking it in on Monday to get it serviced.
Old 02-08-2008 | 07:18 PM
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Thanks for your responses, but I don't think a dealer will do warranty work on my "04 8 with 56k on it. If it is only the gasket, then "Right stuff" silicone gasket maker will work. After all I flunked home ec.
Old 02-08-2008 | 07:30 PM
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It might not hurt to ask the dealer, esp because they'll know that this is an exceedingly common problem. I've had both sides replaced.
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obviously, he used the fingernail clippers in the last picture
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