Condensation in tail light housing

CervanteZ · 02-03-2011, 12:05 AM

I have no idea how this happen, considering it was windy and sunny. No rain, anyone have or had the same problem?

GZ3 · 02-03-2011, 12:11 AM

that sux....you should be able to take this back to the dealer right?

CervanteZ · 02-03-2011, 12:12 AM

Man, I hope so. It is still under warranty. I've already taken it back for the stupid hatch not unlatching all the way.

rapmasterzigy · 02-03-2011, 12:15 AM

same prob. going back to dealer soon. wtf

CervanteZ · 02-03-2011, 12:16 AM

Must be the 09s bro. I haven't even washed my car in over a week. WTF is really going on?

Jamaica · 02-03-2011, 12:25 AM

should be under factory warrenty

crbn_fbr · 02-03-2011, 04:56 AM

Mine doesn't see the rain, but when I washed my car a few times I have seen this too. Was going to take a picture next time I see it and show it to the dealer.

Prosport Gauges · 02-03-2011, 10:57 AM

Ive seen this on my car also once, very small amount.

SoCal 370Z · 02-03-2011, 11:19 AM

There is a factory TSB out on this: Exterior Lamp Fogging

This TSB has also been revised; the revisions simply adds the year 2010.

Big J · 02-04-2011, 12:11 AM

I noticed this on my car last week!! Passenger side ail light on my 09. i have 4k miles on the car

CervanteZ · 02-04-2011, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

There is a factory TSB out on this: Exterior Lamp Fogging

This TSB has also been revised; the revisions simply adds the year 2010.

I read that TSB, but I think it talks about the front assembly. Mine was the passenger side rear. Also, we didn't have rain Wednesday, only wind, and I have not washed my car in over a week. If it is indeed a "preventive" measure, it's a real shitty one. I don't see other cars have that problem, unless the housing is really old.

Spoke with Stadium Nissan and they set me up with an appointment tomorrow. We'll see what they say.

CervanteZ · 02-04-2011, 01:09 PM

Went in to Stadium Nissan, need to send them the picture of the condensation otherwise they won't do anything with it. He also said that the TSB does not apply to tailights only headlights.

Movado · 01-03-2012, 10:13 PM

I've got it in my driver's side tail light assembly. The TSB only addresses headlights that I can see. I have to go in on Saturday for a tire pressure sensor replacement and I was going to ask about this.

Jesse

EVOHUNTER · 01-04-2012, 04:26 PM

Classification: EL03-030E

Reference: NTB03-074E

Date: January 4, 2010

EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING

This bulletin has been amended. The Applied Vehicles and Service Procedure sections have been revised. Please discard all previous versions.

APPLIED VEHICLES: 2001-2010 Nissan, All Models

SERVICE INFORMATION

Occasionally customers may notice water vapor or fog in the exterior lamps. This is generally NOT due to a defect.

The following information, illustrations, and flow chart are provided to help you in determining if an incident for water/condensation in the lamps is normal or not.

All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed).

^ This is necessary to allow for expansion and contraction of air from temperature "variations" (warmer or colder) without damage to the lamp.

^ Moisture in the air sometimes "travels" into and out of the lamp assembly through these vents.

^ Certain environmental conditions may cause moisture to condense.

^ The fogging/cloudiness should disappear over time when the lamp is in a dry environment.

Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the exterior lights based on environmental conditions or sudden temperature changes (such as in a car wash). This is normal. See Figure 1.

NOTE:
This condensation can appear anywhere on the outer lens, typically at its coldest location.

If the moisture trickles, drips, or pools, it may not be considered normal and the lamp assembly may have a water leak path. See Figure 2 for an example.

If large drops of water collect inside the lens, refer to the flow chart below to find the next step.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

EVOHUNTER · 01-04-2012, 04:30 PM

ALL DATA wont allow me to post the pictures.. hope this helps a bit.. mine was doing this, the dealer woulndt do anything about.

02-03-2011, 12:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
CervanteZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 133 Drives: 2009 370z PW AUTO Rep Power: 16	Condensation in tail light housing I have no idea how this happen, considering it was windy and sunny. No rain, anyone have or had the same problem? __________________

02-03-2011, 12:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	that sux....you should be able to take this back to the dealer right? __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

02-03-2011, 12:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
CervanteZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 133 Drives: 2009 370z PW AUTO Rep Power: 16	Man, I hope so. It is still under warranty. I've already taken it back for the stupid hatch not unlatching all the way. __________________

02-03-2011, 12:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
CervanteZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 133 Drives: 2009 370z PW AUTO Rep Power: 16	Must be the 09s bro. I haven't even washed my car in over a week. WTF is really going on? __________________

02-03-2011, 04:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
crbn_fbr Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lex Posts: 96 Drives: 09 370Z, 02 WRX Rep Power: 16	Mine doesn't see the rain, but when I washed my car a few times I have seen this too. Was going to take a picture next time I see it and show it to the dealer. __________________ 09 Pearl White 370z 12" Resonated CF Fast Intentions Cat-Back - Black painted fangs......keeping it simple for now

02-03-2011, 12:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
rapmasterzigy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: seattle Posts: 5 Drives: 09 370 pearl white Rep Power: 14	same prob. going back to dealer soon. wtf

02-03-2011, 12:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	should be under factory warrenty

02-03-2011, 10:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Prosport Gauges Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 339 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 0	Ive seen this on my car also once, very small amount.

02-03-2011, 11:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	There's a TSB for That! There is a factory TSB out on this: Exterior Lamp Fogging This TSB has also been revised; the revisions simply adds the year 2010. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

02-04-2011, 12:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	I noticed this on my car last week!! Passenger side ail light on my 09. i have 4k miles on the car

02-04-2011, 01:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
CervanteZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 133 Drives: 2009 370z PW AUTO Rep Power: 16	Went in to Stadium Nissan, need to send them the picture of the condensation otherwise they won't do anything with it. He also said that the TSB does not apply to tailights only headlights. __________________

01-03-2012, 10:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Movado Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Tring Rep Power: 13	Same thing I've got it in my driver's side tail light assembly. The TSB only addresses headlights that I can see. I have to go in on Saturday for a tire pressure sensor replacement and I was going to ask about this. Jesse

01-04-2012, 04:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
EVOHUNTER Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 681 Drives: BOOSTED3-7-0 Rep Power: 15	Classification: EL03-030E Reference: NTB03-074E Date: January 4, 2010 EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended. The Applied Vehicles and Service Procedure sections have been revised. Please discard all previous versions. APPLIED VEHICLES: 2001-2010 Nissan, All Models SERVICE INFORMATION Occasionally customers may notice water vapor or fog in the exterior lamps. This is generally NOT due to a defect. The following information, illustrations, and flow chart are provided to help you in determining if an incident for water/condensation in the lamps is normal or not. All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). ^ This is necessary to allow for expansion and contraction of air from temperature "variations" (warmer or colder) without damage to the lamp. ^ Moisture in the air sometimes "travels" into and out of the lamp assembly through these vents. ^ Certain environmental conditions may cause moisture to condense. ^ The fogging/cloudiness should disappear over time when the lamp is in a dry environment. Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the exterior lights based on environmental conditions or sudden temperature changes (such as in a car wash). This is normal. See Figure 1. NOTE: This condensation can appear anywhere on the outer lens, typically at its coldest location. If the moisture trickles, drips, or pools, it may not be considered normal and the lamp assembly may have a water leak path. See Figure 2 for an example. If large drops of water collect inside the lens, refer to the flow chart below to find the next step. SERVICE PROCEDURE

01-04-2012, 04:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
EVOHUNTER Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 681 Drives: BOOSTED3-7-0 Rep Power: 15	ALL DATA wont allow me to post the pictures.. hope this helps a bit.. mine was doing this, the dealer woulndt do anything about.

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