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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 12:38 AM
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I went out to my car this morning and noticed moisture inside my stock driverside tail light. I have 37,000 miles on my tc, will they cover this under waranty. I have never touched these tails nor opened them up.
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 01:41 AM
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Just buy a new one, arent that expensive.
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 02:19 AM
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^Hello, Rich man. I notice moisture in my tail lights like 2 months ago. i saw a little air pocket and decided to apply some pressure. Mr. bubble went bye bye and haven't seen moisture in there.
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 03:41 AM
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^ Your nice.

But he is right, just use clear silicone all around the tail light.
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 03:51 AM
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dont mess with it, let your warranty take care of it. Im guessing you have extended warranty correct?
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yes sir.
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then i'd have the dealer take a look if it becomes problematic.
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jesterscourt
yes sir.
take it to them and im sure they'll have it fixed.
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 07:44 AM
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wow i just noticed i have moisture in my 08 tc with less then 3000 miles on it. ill have the dealer look at it when i take it to them for my FREE oil change.
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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^I wonder is this is a problem with the 08 tcs. I had moisture in it when I had less than 1000 miles.
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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BAD BATCH you know how it is
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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took the car into dealer warantied it for me. Ordered a whole new lens.
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Originally Posted by tC2_thumper
wow i just noticed i have moisture in my 08 tc with less then 3000 miles on it. ill have the dealer look at it when i take it to them for my FREE oil change.
I have the 08 tail lights, and have had them for about 4,000 miles, plus 200 miles from the previous owner. No moisture at all.
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 05:00 AM
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i hate that moisture!
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I noticed one of my TYC's has moisture in it. I'm gonna have to call the dealer.
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I haven't noticed anything yet. *knocks on wood*
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Originally Posted by Jdub86
I haven't noticed anything yet. *knocks on wood*

i feel the same.....i hope i dont have any in my stock 08 tails....its freezing out by me its like 15 degrees right now....wtf
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I had moisture in my TYCs that I installed myself.

My issue was an easy fix. I didn't get the nuts tightened all the way down when I installed and it let water in around the foam gasket between the light and the car. A few more turns, the water went away, and hasn't returned.

Check to see if it looks like the light is pulled away from the car, if it is, then that's probably the problem.
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Originally Posted by SW_08
Originally Posted by Jdub86
I haven't noticed anything yet. *knocks on wood*

i feel the same.....i hope i dont have any in my stock 08 tails....its freezing out by me its like 15 degrees right now....wtf
Yeah winter sucks.
Old Jan 4, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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F*** me too.my 08 tc tail light has moisture too....and after the dealer change the 18" for the 17" my cruise control doesn't work...taking it to the dealer
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