sthio

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Hi all,

I just got my 04 rx8.. i found out that my left tail light has condensation in it.. and the small light is out(the light on the side, not the main brake light... i think there are 2 bulbs in it). so, my questions is, how do I take the whole tail light out and then clean it and put it back in? any video on that or detailed instructions...also, what bulbs do i need to replace the light?? because I i think mechanics charge ridiculous amount just to do that..
since im already posting one thread, I also wanna ask is there any general ways of taking care rotary engine so that it would last long?? thxx

Davey's RX-8

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I believe there is a new technological innovation on this forum. It's called a SEARCH button.

ShellDude

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or just scroll down to the very bottom of this thread now that you've burned a good 5k of diskspace...

Fathead_03

Please use the search button. Also visit the bottom of this page.

Zerotide

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Use a shop vac to suck the water out of the light then clean the gasket. Once the gasket is dry put a ring of caulk on the gasket so when you press back in it seals against the body of the car. I did this 5 months ago and my tails haven't had a drop of water since.

Davey's RX-8

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Call Mega Maid. After the water is out, she'll go from suck to blow.

ShellDude

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ludicrous speed

mazdaverx7

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they've gone plaid.......

Kherus

search, it'll show you what you need to do.

nuke0907

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if you are under warranty, take it to a dealer. they will fix it for free.

if not, you can buy new gaskets and replace the old one. whatever you do, DO NOT drill holes in your lights.

laythor

+1 for not drilling holes. search for the threads about this and you'll find a good walk through of taking the light off and drying it out.. even a thread with pictures about installing the gasket.

alz0rz

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replacement gasket is $30.

Aipex8

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There are 3 bulbs in the taillight housing, the taillight/brakelight, the reverse light and the turn signal light. Which one is out? All three are very easy to replace.

Mazurfer

Link?
Best I found so far was http://www.finishlineperformance.com...cat=302&page=1

although.............I did just find this. http://www.rx8strakes.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=332

Roaddemon

I have an 04. I had about an ounce of water in both tail lights last year causing excessive condensate on the lenses. I removed the tail lights (not hard to do) drilled a small hole in corner of each lense to drain water. I let them dry out for a day. Then I sealed the outside perimeter of the lense gasket with clear silicone seal. I just applied the seal and finger spread it along the edge where the lense meets the black base. I did'nt have to remove any gasket or seal. This solved the problem. Be carefull drilling the hole. Try to do it in a inconspicuous spot. I like the wetvac idea to remove water in lense. It will dry out faster. If you have the dealer do it out of warranty it will cost $300.

sthio

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the small brake light, but not the big one, the small one located at the corner of the tailight... the one that doesn't light up if you step on the brake... thxx

sthio

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thanks for the tips guys... But, do you guys have any links to a video or a detail instructions on how to remove the taillight safely because I don't wanna ruin anything.. thxx

Aipex8

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If it doesn't light up when you step on the brake, then it's not a brake light. Is the light you are talking about red? There are two small red LEDs mounted on the strakes inside the taillight. These are actually the rear side marker lights. As they are LED, there is no way to replace them. You have to replace the whole housing.

risky business

i always read about this in the left, but mine is in the right one. :P

sthio

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yeah, it is red... as you can see from the picture, the two LEDs on the left taillight doesn't light up as the right taillight.. if this is what you are mentioning, I can't just buy the LEDs and replace them? I need to change the whole thing??? thxx

Mazurfer

Yep, that's right.............unfortunately you have to replace the entire thing. At least that's what I understand.

Zoom49

The LEDs have a seperate small plug to connect wiring. Maybe if lights were removed to fix condensation issue they were not plugged back in. On mine it was a small white plug with two wires.

TheDopeShow

i talked to a guy a few days ago that worked at shucks in cedar hills said that he used to run herzogg meier mazda and the taillights are lifetime replaceable. He said but the dealership wont tell ya.

Roaddemon

My dealer told me my car was out of warranty so the tsb no longer applied. he gave me an estimate of $160 for one light to be repaired. He told me about drilling the hole and recaulking with silicone after I about fainted after hearing the estimate. That's why I did it myself.

Pwinkie

I had the same thing happen to me when I got my car (just got it in December) and the dealer replaced it for me for free, since it happened when they were detailing and cleaning my car.