had a really persistent problem with the rear tailgate lamp had 3x new ones fitted under warranty but every time it rains or I wash the car I get condensation in the lamp it has now got to go in again to have this problem sorted has anyone else had the same problem  rainy-city
xs

Could you tell us which side, it may be the same for others

I get a little in the nearside one after washing the car but it disappears after an hour.

Tailgate lamp Doh!

I believe there is a foam sealing strip that is prone to letting water in, I'll have a dig
around

Too early in the evening to blame it on drink, drugs or , must be age then, thought he was talking of rear light cluster

So in answer to the question ..... NO

nearly time for your cocoa EY

Try this bigalf

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic8476.html

There are two catches, one either side, which hold the lens in place. If you put a few pieces of masking tape where these catches are held on the bodywork, it makes for a tighter fit.
Or
Thin bead of silicon around on the foam seal will do the trick.

Forgot about that thread, thanks Taz.

Interesting... I have to do mine when the bulb arrives... may do that when I do....

T Terran



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I had the same problem on my 2010 GS. In this case the car had been into the dealer as the lamp was staying on (even with the ignition off and the car locked). Anyway that's another story... but the dealer failed to replace the seal and a leak was introduced! The car was returned to the dealer and a new seal fitted and problem solved.

i changed my red light for the clear type(new seal on unit)bit of a do replacing the trim though,ended up breaking the clips and had to order a new set any way it was an easy fix and if you are out of warranty the lens is not expensive.just be careful with the trim replacement.

cheers guys the problem is that the condensation/water is getting inside the lamp unit not the boot pls check and see if anyone else has the same, problem happens when it either rains or I've washed the car, not with a power hose of course  rainy-city
xs

If condensation is getting in the lamp then I guess it must be faulty. Use your warranty! 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

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Problem I had was not so much water in the lamp unit but water running down the inside of the back window due to poor sealing