Condensation in tail lights or headlights?

MeetJoeAsian · 10-21-2009, 12:44 AM

that means you have a leak or a crack somewhere in the seal or your light fixture...

edeeZee · 10-21-2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

that means you have a leak or a crack somewhere in the seal or your light fixture...

Thanks, didn't know that a leak/crack caused it.

Modshack · 10-21-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

that means you have a leak or a crack somewhere in the seal or your light fixture...

Not necessarily..These light are not really "sealed" despite the fact that they're glued together, there are lots of ways air gets in. Change in atmosphere, humidity etc. especially at this time of year where there are big temp swings from day to night, will easily cause condensation inside the lens depending on where you park at night..It'll disappear after the temps equalize..

I would seriously doubt Nissan would allow these to be replaced under warranty...

370Zsteve · 10-21-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Not necessarily..These light are not really "sealed" despite the fact that they're glued together, there are lots of ways air gets in. Change in atmosphere, humidity etc. especially at this time of year where there are big temp swings from day to night, will easily cause condensation inside the lens depending on where you park at night..It'll disappear after the temps equalize..

I would seriously doubt Nissan would allow these to be replaced under warranty...

A voice of reason in a sea of BS.

+1 for you

kenchan · 10-21-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Not necessarily..These light are not really "sealed" despite the fact that they're glued together, there are lots of ways air gets in. Change in atmosphere, humidity etc. especially at this time of year where there are big temp swings from day to night, will easily cause condensation inside the lens depending on where you park at night..It'll disappear after the temps equalize..

I would seriously doubt Nissan would allow these to be replaced under warranty...

yep, wat he said. some water inside is normal unless it starts fogging up real bad.

Steven · 10-21-2009, 12:47 PM

Im sorry but I absolutely disagree. The lights are sealed.. not 100% waterproof, but pretty darn close to it. Very water resistant especially to the elements.

In the 20+ vehicles I have ever owned, only ONE had a single light that fogged. (jeep grand cherokee) it was replaced by the dealer immediately. These lights are hundreds of dollars and very important "safety"equipment with LED's etc... they are supposed to seal out rain and moisture, not condensate and fog up.. I would take it in.

Can you imagine buying a new GT-R and because it goes from hot to cold, you get a fogged taillight / headlight?? i dont think so.

you have a bad seal somewhere in your rear taillamp and moisture is leaking in.

MeetJoeAsian · 10-22-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Not necessarily..These light are not really "sealed" despite the fact that they're glued together, there are lots of ways air gets in. Change in atmosphere, humidity etc. especially at this time of year where there are big temp swings from day to night, will easily cause condensation inside the lens depending on where you park at night..It'll disappear after the temps equalize..

I would seriously doubt Nissan would allow these to be replaced under warranty...

Ummm...if there is no moisture, there is no condensation...the reason why you seal something is to totally keep moisture away from it...they don't seal to just glue...think about this, when you have moisture on glass, plastic, mirror, etc, soon after they tend to leave water residue...well, I don't think a manufacturer wants water residue on the INSIDE of covers...cuz in the long run, it may diminish the amount of light through them, and that's another "floormat" recall/lawsuit...

Modshack · 10-22-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

Ummm...if there is no moisture, there is no condensation...the reason why you seal something is to totally keep moisture away from it...they don't seal to just glue...think about this, when you have moisture on glass, plastic, mirror, etc, soon after they tend to leave water residue...well, I don't think a manufacturer wants water residue on the INSIDE of covers...cuz in the long run, it may diminish the amount of light through them, and that's another "floormat" recall/lawsuit...

Well......You can't really hermetically seal the lights. Zenons make a lot of heat. There needs to be some leakage to accommodate expansion and contraction from this heat......There are expansion vents on the light. 3 on each tail and I'm sure the headlights have the same since there is more potential heat there. There's always some in and ex-filtration...

370Zsteve · 10-22-2009, 12:11 PM

I just noticed your sig, is that a cop in the rearview - nice

Modshack · 10-22-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

I just noticed your sig, is that a cop in the rearview - nice

LOL...No! I actually took the pic from my buddy's Stasis Audi A3 while he did a flyby in my car, and that's a TT in the mirror. We were at a little Audi get-together out at the Tail of the Dragon....Good fun!

Here's a good "cop in the mirror" shot from the year before when I still had the Corvette......

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Steven Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Clear Lake, TX Posts: 130 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	Im sorry but I absolutely disagree. The lights are sealed.. not 100% waterproof, but pretty darn close to it. Very water resistant especially to the elements. In the 20+ vehicles I have ever owned, only ONE had a single light that fogged. (jeep grand cherokee) it was replaced by the dealer immediately. These lights are hundreds of dollars and very important "safety"equipment with LED's etc... they are supposed to seal out rain and moisture, not condensate and fog up.. I would take it in. Can you imagine buying a new GT-R and because it goes from hot to cold, you get a fogged taillight / headlight?? i dont think so. you have a bad seal somewhere in your rear taillamp and moisture is leaking in. Last edited by Steven; 10-21-2009 at 12:53 PM.

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370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	I just noticed your sig, is that a cop in the rearview - nice __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

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