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Old 01-04-2011 | 12:25 PM
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Only posting to mention two things:

1) This is SO easy to fix with a new gasket or some sealent
2) What is the deal with the Tags on this thread. "Glory Hole"? WTF?
Old 05-26-2012 | 10:16 AM
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Cheap fix for tail light water?

My car developed the problem with water in the tail light, first the drivers side as is common, then both. I tried removing them and drying them out but of course, it always came back. Here's what I did that worked:

1.Remove the tail light assemblies and dry them out completely, use a hair dryer or whatever just be careful to not get them too hot and melt the plastic.
2.Carefully remove the gaskets, clean them and the area on the car body where they seat.
3. Spray the gaskets down really good with Armor All or a similar product. There my be something better but this is what I used.
4. Reassemble.

I did this over a year ago and haven't had a foggy taillight since.
Old 06-23-2012 | 02:43 PM
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Now my taillights look like an aquarium after the thunderstorm last night; time for gaskets. Are they still under the TSB? Or do I have to buy them at this point ..
Old 06-23-2012 | 02:44 PM
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Also, everyone is mentioning silicone sealant; is there a particular brand that works the best if I have to open up the lights to clean them out from all the crap that's inside there now?
Old 06-24-2012 | 07:38 AM
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Cheap fix for tail light water?

Core,
Just a suggestion but you might want to read my previous post before you try the sealant. The gaskets tend to get dirty and dry out and sometimes giving them a good cleaning and soaking them with Armor All or something similar might work, it did for me anyway. You can find a lot of info on here about tail light removal but basically its a pretty simple job, just remember where the lights go when you unplug them. Dry the inside of the tail light assemblies out completely with a hair dryer and don't get them too hot because they will melt. At reassembly make sure you tighten the screws evenly and use an alternating torquing pattern when tightening, like you would when you tighten your wheels. It should take you a couple of hours and if it works it will save you some bucks.
Old 06-24-2012 | 04:45 PM
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Also, everyone is mentioning silicone sealant; is there a particular brand that works the best if I have to open up the lights to clean them out from all the crap that's inside there now?
Go to any auto parts store and grab some RTV silicone sealant. They all stock the same type.
Old 06-25-2012 | 08:12 AM
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Trying out the gasket piece first with some plastic magic hopefully this weekend
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