I occasioanlly get some condensation like that, it dries out by the afternoon though, so i never really though much of it.

However, with some of the audio work i've been doing in the car, I noticed that the rear tail lights rattle really bad. It's the actual outer housing, pressing my hand on it makes the rattle stop. Also I'm getting some rattle in the back seat area, it almost sounds like the rear window itself is rattling, it has that rattling glass kinda sound.

 

I have had both my tail lights replaced under warranty. Dealer gave me no problems. I just took a picture of both of them via my camera phone and showed the dealer. That's my biggest complaint about the 8 is my plastic parts just keep breaking and rattling.

 

I have had standing water in both of mine now. First one was fixed 4 months ago second one is being done now. Didn't have any problem getting dealer to do the work.

 

Off Topic Info: Always look here -> http://www.finishlineperformance.com...ins_index.html for TSBs where you'll find this -> http://www.finishlineperformance.com...1-04-1331a.pdf g'luck! BTW, my Aug '03 build just turned 70k, but hasn't had the rear window problem. Most other TSBs applied under warrantee. Also off topic, I got a chance to try a serious burnout for the 1st time in this car, last night. Blip throttled 5.5k-6.5k and feather/dropped clutch, with no clutch slip or clutch disk smell. Stripped off > 30 yards of tire, shifting at 9.5 k, no fuss, no muss! This is one great car to give that kind of confidence. This is the strongest so far of my past 3 rotaries, all which exceeded 230k before needing a rebuild. (Actually, the 1st one, '84 SGL-SE, crashed in accident at 256K, still running like it would go at least twice that far. The 2nd, a used '87 GXL bought at 50k, was about the same at 244k, but I let my brother borrow it and he blew the engine. The 3rd was a used '87 GS and the never really strong motor gave up at 238k.) Ok, back on topic! - Gary SoCali

 

Sorry if this is a repost (didnt read through the whole thread) but for those who have rattling etc. from the tail light/trunk area there is a TSB about "trunk interference". Seems certain parts of the trunk rub against the tops of the tail lights. Good illustration to show you where to look to see if your car is affected ...

The fix is a clear sticker that the dealer puts on ...

 

this is absolutely NOT true, I just got my car from my local Mazda dealer for the same problem in the driver side only and they replace the tail light with no questions ASK.

Evil

 

I have had three tail light total, all of them had condensation in them bad...every time i just rolled up to the local dealer and they would take it back and put in a new light no questions asked.....

 

Just took mine in today. Passenger side was just full of heavy condensation. They are replacing without any questions. Needed to order a light so I have to take it back. I was just there to get my starter replaced less than a month ago!

 

How long did it take you guys for them to fix your taillights? I got some condensation in one of mine, and I'd like to know how much time I'd need to spend at the dealership...

 

Well off to the dealer I go.. I got up this morning I saw my driver sade tail light with water in it..Hmmm too may complaints in here mazda need to get on top of this...

 

Just got both of mine replaced, because both were having the issue. Took 2.5 hrs..although, the service tech told me it would be a 30-45 min. job. didn't want to wait that long and had them drive me back to work, and sure enough, 2 hrs. later, they called. Don't know if it was because I turned down on waiting for the job to be completed, but whatever..I got mine fix and will keep an eye on both of them....

 

nice icyur2 well I am off friday to get mine done.. I reverse park my car so i dont' see it.. ha ha

 

I have the same problem...but everyone is saying there drivers side rear light, mines got 1 in of water in the pass, side



Do you think washing the car, and slaming it with the hose, (not intentionally of course) would effect it..?

 

nah I don't think so, but I have not been to the dealership yet. so busy with work..

 

The service writer says that MNAO suspects weakening in the housing creases due to aggressive removal of the plastic "shipping skin" during dealer prep.

Since being replaced (driver side), no problems.

 

I have had both replaced at different times now I need the passenger side replaced again. I hope Mazda still covers this under warranty.

 

Had both lenses corrected at 45k. Just turned 75k and condensation is starting to show up, again, on the right rear. Way out of warrantee, so I guess I'll just look the other way! Car still runs like a champ and is soooo fun to wheel around!!! - Gary SoCali

 

How the h*ll do bugs get into these things??

 

Now there's an interesting appearance mod!!

 

It's worth asking about if you have a cordial relation with your service advisor. Mine replaced my right side headlight assembly (HID!) a second time after I was out of warranty.

 

Same here, driver's side tailight condensation. But at least no home damage from the tumultuous rain here in the Northeast.

 

passenger side condensation. replaced under warranty.

 

Water/condensation in passenger side now.
Raines Imports ordered replacement over the phone.
Great service from these guys!

I'll keep you posted....