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howdenbiker



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Loose high level boot light

Hi all,

I noticed when cleaning the car that the high level boot light appears loose, it will move from side to side. This light is not mentioned in the owners manual. I assume it should be tight to stop water ingress has anyone had to solve a similar problem, i.e. how can I tighten it up.

Thanks 2013 GS Baltic Blue - part exchanged now for Volvo V40
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Yorky Bob



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A zillion people have posted that old chestnut. USE THE SEARCH BUTTON. Rolling Eyes FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
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sid



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itneeds a new spongey seal,theres a thread on here somewhere ,they leak water when loose.its held in by 2 clips each side of lamp, you get to them from the inside
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sid



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wat he said,he beat me to it Laughing Laughing Laughing
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sid



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hes new on here Exclamation
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Andy131



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to be honest they are not expensive 20-30 pounds buy a new one, and save the faf trying to reseal
the damage a leaking light can do to the door lock isn't worth the risk Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner
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Yorky Bob



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Andy is correct but if you are in Yorkshire:

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic26716.html?highlight=light FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
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howdenbiker



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Hi thanks all for the assistance, now to source a new light.

Regards, 2013 GS Baltic Blue - part exchanged now for Volvo V40
Post #326597 5th Jul 2017 9:03 pm
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Yorky Bob



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Possibly this ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clear-rear-tailg...2386716115 FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
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Post #326602 5th Jul 2017 9:25 pm
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howdenbiker



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Andy131 wrote:
to be honest they are not expensive 20-30 pounds buy a new one, and save the faf trying to reseal
the damage a leaking light can do to the door lock isn't worth the risk


Thanks Andy,

Checked some new prices, nearer £50 to £60, will have a look at the seal first I think. 2013 GS Baltic Blue - part exchanged now for Volvo V40
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grumsel



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You can find them on ebay or search with google. Search for part number LR014462 (red glass) or LR036355 (clear glass).
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Deano64



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Smearing the existing foam seal with silicone grease has worked for me up to now (after having one or two new ones under warranty)
Post #326606 5th Jul 2017 9:29 pm
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howdenbiker



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Silicone grease seems to be the most used first choice, I assume you take the light out to get to the seal to clean it first? 2013 GS Baltic Blue - part exchanged now for Volvo V40
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Deano64



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Yep. It pops off easy enough.. You just squeeze 2 tabs (from the inside) on either side of the light on mine and it pops out
Post #326608 5th Jul 2017 9:39 pm
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