Moisture in tail lights 2023 2.5 xlt, stock

[KDay]

2023 hybrid, xlt. Cold climate. 7,500mi/12,000km.

Found a bit of moisture in both tail lights. Stock, never had the bulbs out, no power car washes.

Just a heads-up for others. I'll pull the assemblies and check it out further when the weather warms up.

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[CurtisB]

Definitely a seal issue. Take it to the dealer.

 

[dalesworld]

Did you have a warm day followed by a subfreezing plunge in temp? Been happening a lot in the northeast this winter.

 

[KDay]

Did you have a warm day followed by a subfreezing plunge in temp? Been happening a lot in the northeast this winter.

Yes. Fairly large temp swings this month.

 

[CurtisB]

Here in SoCal, ever since December of 2023 we have had LOTS of rain are cold! All the lakes and damms across the state are full! Lakes that have been dried up for decades are now full. All mountains up and down the state have received record snow packs. Rains 3 days, clear 2 days, rains 3 days, clear 2 days. Ever since December 2023!

 

[CurtisB]

No leaks in my tailights...........forgot to add that to my diatribe............LoL

 

[Oscarcat]

Here in SoCal, ever since December of 2023 we have had LOTS of rain are cold! All the lakes and damms across the state are full! Lakes that have been dried up for decades are now full. All mountains up and down the state have received record snow packs. Rains 3 days, clear 2 days, rains 3 days, clear 2 days. Ever since December 2023!

True! In fact at 9am Sunday as I write this, it is chilly and raining in what is called a coastal desert climate. I plan to add a plastic cover behind the rear wheels so water doesn't come out under my tail lights.. I am just waiting for Mabett or someone to sell a plastic one.

 

[CurtisB]

That freak storm we got last week with the thunder, lightning and hail was weird! Blew through in just 2 hours!!

 

[CurtisB]

True! In fact at 9am Sunday as I write this, it is chilly and raining in what is called a coastal desert climate. I plan to add a plastic cover behind the rear wheels so water doesn't come out under my tail lights.. I am just waiting for Mabett or someone to sell a plastic one.

By the way, white was my second choice as I like how you can accent black details more clearly with it.

 

[wvpc]

Page 93 owner manual says:
HEADLAMPS – TROUBLESHOOTING HEADLAMPS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why is there condensation in the headlamps? • Headlamps have vents to accommodate normal changes in air pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a fine mist can form on the interior of the lens. The fine mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation. How much condensation is acceptable? • The presence of a fine mist, for example no streaks, drip marks or large droplets. A fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.

I would have to guess the tailights are similar to the headlamps.

 

[KDay]

Page 93 owner manual says:
HEADLAMPS – TROUBLESHOOTING HEADLAMPS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why is there condensation in the headlamps? • Headlamps have vents to accommodate normal changes in air pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a fine mist can form on the interior of the lens. The fine mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation. How much condensation is acceptable? • The presence of a fine mist, for example no streaks, drip marks or large droplets. A fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.

I would have to guess the tailights are similar to the headlamps.

Thank you... I bet you're right.

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