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Originally Posted by jasonojordan
ive had a condensation issue with my right side tail light that has come and gone for over a year. Sometimes lasts a day other times months. They have been both replaced seal kits upgraded. Issue still remains and the local dealer and SOA claims it is designed that way and there is nothing they can/will do. I personally feal this in a joke and not the truth as I personally know 3 people with brz and 5 people with frs none that have had a issue at all with condensation ever....Let me hear your feedback.
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have you read through the thread? I imagine not, it's kinda a threadzilla...
The problem starts with the way the water channels from the trunk to the top of the brake light. it creates a river that collects dirt and debris that slowly works past the seal.
The brake light itself is not 100% sealed, the bulb mounts are not airtight and are open to the cabin. (The lens is of course sealed to the housing, but that's it). So when the water eventually works its way past the seal, it wicks along the back of the brake light housing and through the bulb sockets. This is exacerbated by hot cold day/night cycles, rainy seasons, etc. that cause moisture to be pulled in, which then can't evacuate.
The solution is to either replace the gasket with something aftermarket that's thicker and more durable, or seal both sides of the gasket with silicon sealant, or both. Others have used a sealant putty to create a dam at the top of the brake light housing... Personally I reused the OEM but cleaned it and added silicone, and haven't had a problem for two years.