Condensation in rear lights

[JonBear]

I just purchased a brand new car and my buddy noticed there was some condensation in the rear left reverse light housing. Has anybody else had this problem?? I will see a dealer on Monday, but was wondering if anyone else had this problem and if so, how did you deal with it?

 

[Alwaysforward]

I read on here recently where someone did have this issue. I think they took it to the dealer for a replacement.

 

[JonBear]

I read on here recently where someone did have this issue. I think they took it to the dealer for a replacement.

thanks for the heads up, I just saw the thread but it wasnt very informative. time to got o the dealer

 

[accordn2ryan]

Just had my car for about 3 weeks, and took my car in last week for their Automate service. I noticed that my tail lights had some condensation. I was just wondering if anyone who recently purchased this, has noticed this after a car wash or rain?

Wondering if they just resealed the tail lights as a fix?

 

[Aquineas]

accord2nryan, there was a recall a couple of months back which covered taillight moisture penetration. It's worth calling your dealer and finding out if it's been done already or not.

 

[xsolara]

accord2nryan, there was a recall a couple of months back which covered taillight moisture penetration. It's worth calling your dealer and finding out if it's been done already or not.

This is a copy of TSB
TSB 15-01-014 - WATER INTRUSION INTO REAR COMBINATION LAMPS (RECALL 128)
Description: Description: Water can enter the rear combination lamp assemblies due to an insufficient seal in the rear combination lamp assembly. In limited instances, accumulated water can affect the range switch signals. If this occurs, while the vehicle is stopped and the shifter is moved from park to Reverse or Drive, or the shifter is moved from Drive to Reverse or park one or more of the following symptoms may occur:
- The incorrect gear is displayed in the instrument panel
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination
- A delay in the engagement of the selected gear...

 

[guybo]

Remove the light hosing, disconnect, set the light housing in the sun to dry out. Then use regular household weather stripping to seal the lights. I had to do this with my Gen Coupe and they are water tight since. Just be careful of the plastic guides and make sure they don't bend over and prevent good sealing.

 

[accordn2ryan]

Thanks everyone!

I emailed the service manager yesterday morning, and he still hasn't responded either. I'll have to call them.

 

[Nikgen]

Remove the light hosing, disconnect, set the light housing in the sun to dry out. Then use regular household weather stripping to seal the lights. I had to do this with my Gen Coupe and they are water tight since. Just be careful of the plastic guides and make sure they don't bend over and prevent good sealing.

Or do the smarter thing and take it back to the dealer and have it fixed under the official recall to avoid any issue with future liability or damage.

 

[accordn2ryan]

Or do the smarter thing and take it back to the dealer and have it fixed under the official recall to avoid any issue with future liability or damage.

Definitely going to bring it back to the dealer and have them deal with it. Last thing I want to do is void my warranty by trying to fix it myself.

Just spoke to the dealer, and they're going to order the parts, and let me know once they come in.

Glad they're ordering the part now instead of me driving to the dealer just to have them look at it and coming back a different time.

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[Aquineas]

Definitely going to bring it back to the dealer and have them deal with it. Last thing I want to do is void my warranty by trying to fix it myself.

Just spoke to the dealer, and they're going to order the parts, and let me know once they come in.

Glad they're ordering the part now instead of me driving to the dealer just to have them look at it and coming back a different time.

When did you take delivery of your car? At least two dealers that I know of in the Houston area were performing the fix on new cars that hadn't been delivered.

 

[guybo]

When you do it yourself, you know it's done right. I read all the time about people who keep going back for this problem over and over again and they end up hating their car for a problem they can fix for $6. Define "smarter". I prefer to do it myself.

But to each his own.

 

[accordn2ryan]

When did you take delivery of your car? At least two dealers that I know of in the Houston area were performing the fix on new cars that hadn't been delivered.

I took delivery of it on 7/12/15. The dealer I purchased it from didn't have the color combo I wanted, so they picked it up from a close by dealer the same day.

 

[Nikgen]

When you do it yourself, you know it's done right. I read all the time about people who keep going back for this problem over and over again and they end up hating their car for a problem they can fix for $6. Define "smarter". I prefer to do it myself.

But to each his own.

There is an official recall to fix this problem that could have big consequences for Hyundai if they got the fix wrong. So, in this case, I mean it would be "smart" to have Hyundai fix it as I imagine they tested the fix to ensure it addressed the problem that the government is now notified of and monitoring.

The big concern would be if you ignore the recall, "fix" it yourself and don't get it right - who do you think the lawyers are coming after if the incorrect gear is displayed, you think you're in park when you are actually in drive and your car lurches forward and hits someone/something?

 

[Aquineas]

Just use Flex Seal!! Those guys have some great marketing people working for them. I bet that stuff would have worked on the Titanic (or at least make you believe it could!!)