How to explain to the shop??

[Rocklyn]

Since I brought my 2015 Genesis 2yrs ago I keep dealing with when it rains the right side taillight goes out, until I guess it dries out then working again. I seen on here where that wire can be connected to the left side? Can someone please explain to me whats going on and how to explain to a shop to fix this to avoid the dealership. Thanks

 

[EdP]

Since I brought my 2015 Genesis 2yrs ago I keep dealing with when it rains the right side taillight goes out, until I guess it dries out then working again. I seen on here where that wire can be connected to the left side? Can someone please explain to me whats going on and how to explain to a shop to fix this to avoid the dealership. Thanks

Can you duplicate the problem using a hose? Cam you see a water leak?

Rather that play with changing wiring I'd look for the root cause first and it may be a simple fix of sealing a leak. Turn the lights on, grab a chair and a beer and spray the taillight area and work out from there.

 

[Rocklyn]

Can you duplicate the problem using a hose? Cam you see a water leak?

Rather that play with changing wiring I'd look for the root cause first and it may be a simple fix of sealing a leak. Turn the lights on, grab a chair and a beer and spray the taillight area and work out from there.

Its weird tho, when I wash it and spray it with a pressure hose I dont have this problem at all. Never ever has happened when washing it, only when it rains..

 

[EdP]

Its weird tho, when I wash it and spray it with a pressure hose I dont have this problem at all. Never ever has happened when washing it, only when it rains..

I wonder if spray from the road affects it. I never crawled under to see if there is any way water can short something. Rain is usually more gentle than a hose spray too.

 

[Rocklyn]

I wonder if spray from the road affects it. I never crawled under to see if there is any way water can short something. Rain is usually more gentle than a hose spray too.

I went to a restaurant was dry out, was raining while there and came out started my car up and noticed it was out. So I dont think thats it because it been sitting. What do you suggest I do or where should I take it to have it looked at.

 

[EdP]

I went to a restaurant was dry out, was raining while there and came out started my car up and noticed it was out. So I dont think thats it because it been sitting. What do you suggest I do or where should I take it to have it looked at.

Only thing I can think of is spray but for a long enough time. All over the lights and trunk seam. Or take it to the dealer on a rainy day.

 

[carguy75]

Since I brought my 2015 Genesis 2yrs ago I keep dealing with when it rains the right side taillight goes out, until I guess it dries out then working again. I seen on here where that wire can be connected to the left side? Can someone please explain to me whats going on and how to explain to a shop to fix this to avoid the dealership. Thanks

I see that your car has the updated Genesis trunk emblem in place of the Hyundai emblem. Therefore, I would first check to see if there is not a leak where the emblem is located since the Genesis emblem leaves a hole in the trunk lid which is usually seal by the emblem foam tape. However, it could be a place for water intrusion if the tape seal is compromised; which can short out some wiring especially since the 2015 models taillight wiring harness can be frayed with exposed/broken wires due to a bad mounting location.

Furthermore, the rear taillight housing itself could have a leaky seal that is allowing water inside the housing which could cause shorts.