Tail Light Condensation - Page 14 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

kykiee · 08-18-2012, 08:41 PM

Well, add me to the list. I notice really bad condensation with a small puddle of water today
Here's a pic

WRXGuy1 · 08-18-2012, 09:32 PM

I had the same problem with mine. The dealer ordered a replacement taillight and it came in the next day, of course they forgot the gasket so I had to go back a second time. So far so good with the replacement.

bakerr6 · 08-18-2012, 10:44 PM

I'm going to have to visit the dealer for the same issue. I've washed my car 7 times already and every time I get condensation

fluffy-reindeer-slayer · 08-19-2012, 07:00 PM

also add mine to the list, im in texas and havent had rain in 2 months. last night we had some storms come in, and my light had terrible condensation in it this morning,going to the dealer tomorrow.booooo

Luvzgod · 08-19-2012, 08:54 PM

Rain today, stopped raining by afternoon, washed car... Now it does have a little condensation along the seal

NickD · 08-21-2012, 01:11 AM

ooh, ooh! Me next!

DaJo · 08-21-2012, 01:18 AM

Alright, now I am REALLY curious as when they actually fixed these taillights at the assembly line... Please let us know whether your taillight assembly has internal condensation or not and the vehicle manufacture date (Located on your driver's door jamb on the VIN plate)

I'll start first...

No condensation as of yet; washed it a couple of times and still no sign of it.
Manufactured on 06/12

GO!

NYC BRZ · 08-21-2012, 01:38 AM

Success!! I brought it in to the dealer today with a TON of condensation. This is the same dealer that told me they can't do anything until they witness condensation. The guy came out took one look at it and said his guys couldn't take a look at it today. I said WTF just order the parts you see the condensation and my car is within the TSB range. He told me to come back Thursday morning. Again I said just order the damn parts since they're not stocked items. No he made me make an appt. Fine, I had an early one set up. Sure as hell I get a phone call back this afternoon "Uh sir we went ahead and ordered the parts we figured we'd save you the down time. They won't be in until the end of next week they're on back order". They acted like they came up with the order the parts ahead idea by themselves and that they were doing me a favor. Sometimes these guys amaze me.

zc06_kisstherain · 08-21-2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYC BRZ

Success!! I brought it in to the dealer today with a TON of condensation. This is the same dealer that told me they can't do anything until they witness condensation. The guy came out took one look at it and said his guys couldn't take a look at it today. I said WTF just order the parts you see the condensation and my car is within the TSB range. He told me to come back Thursday morning. Again I said just order the damn parts since they're not stocked items. No he made me make an appt. Fine, I had an early one set up. Sure as hell I get a phone call back this afternoon "Uh sir we went ahead and ordered the parts we figured we'd save you the down time. They won't be in until the end of next week they're on back order". They acted like they came up with the order the parts ahead idea by themselves and that they were doing me a favor. Sometimes these guys amaze me.

because they are dumb.dumb dumb dumb

Dadhawk · 08-21-2012, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaJoian

...
No condensation as of yet; washed it a couple of times and still no sign of it.
Manufactured on 06/12

GO!

I don't think that well tell you much because not all units were affected, you really have to go the the serial numbers here. Mine was 03/12 and I have not seen the problem despite being in several downpours, having washed it multiple times with a relatively high pressure hose and going through a brushless carwash. I keep meaning to take the taillights off to inspect them, but haven't done it yet.

Superhatch · 08-21-2012, 11:43 AM

I brought mine in to Sommers Subaru in Mequon, WI and they are replacing both tail lights under warranty.

MVJ1975 · 08-22-2012, 08:44 AM

Well, would you look at that?

Whee, my first problem.

...calling the service department today.

pr086 · 08-22-2012, 09:49 AM

when did you guys buy your car? are these early cars that you just now are noticing the problem on? i thought it was supposed to be fixed on the line already?

MVJ1975 · 08-22-2012, 09:51 AM

I'm just noticing it now. This is a March production car, received 5/31. It's been a pretty dry summer.

08-18-2012, 08:41 PM	#183
kykiee Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 13 Subaru BRZ, 02 Toyota 4Runner Location: Camden County, NJ Posts: 338 Thanks: 38 Thanked 64 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well, add me to the list. I notice really bad condensation with a small puddle of water today Here's a pic __________________ 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited - GBS - 6MT - VIN #01197

08-18-2012, 09:32 PM	#184
WRXGuy1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Premium 6MT Location: Goffstown, NH Posts: 662 Thanks: 606 Thanked 155 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had the same problem with mine. The dealer ordered a replacement taillight and it came in the next day, of course they forgot the gasket so I had to go back a second time. So far so good with the replacement. __________________ 2013 BRZ Premium WRB MT - Picked up 5/31/12

08-19-2012, 08:54 PM	#187
Luvzgod Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 13 FRS,03 S2K,00 Civic Si,91 MR2 T Location: AL Posts: 19 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rain today, stopped raining by afternoon, washed car... Now it does have a little condensation along the seal __________________ 2013 FRS, 2003 S2K, 2000 Civic Si, 1991 MR2 Turbo

08-21-2012, 01:18 AM	#189
DaJo FT86Club Vancouver Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Sport-Tech; Drove: MR-S, AE86 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,533 Thanks: 391 Thanked 1,180 Times in 634 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Alright, now I am REALLY curious as when they actually fixed these taillights at the assembly line... Please let us know whether your taillight assembly has internal condensation or not and the vehicle manufacture date (Located on your driver's door jamb on the VIN plate) I'll start first... No condensation as of yet; washed it a couple of times and still no sign of it. Manufactured on 06/12 GO! __________________ 1984 AE86 BT 20V 5MT 2007-2012 2000 MR-S 5MT 2010-2012 2013 BRZ Sport-Tech 6AT Since '12 (OEM+ STI tS Build) 2015 Lexus IS250 AWD F-Sport 2 2015-2018 2018 Lexus NX300 F-Sport 3 Since '18

08-21-2012, 01:38 AM	#190
NYC BRZ AutoX Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 08 Pontiac G8 GT,13 GBS BRZ Limited Location: Queens, NY Posts: 723 Thanks: 168 Thanked 118 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Success!! I brought it in to the dealer today with a TON of condensation. This is the same dealer that told me they can't do anything until they witness condensation. The guy came out took one look at it and said his guys couldn't take a look at it today. I said WTF just order the parts you see the condensation and my car is within the TSB range. He told me to come back Thursday morning. Again I said just order the damn parts since they're not stocked items. No he made me make an appt. Fine, I had an early one set up. Sure as hell I get a phone call back this afternoon "Uh sir we went ahead and ordered the parts we figured we'd save you the down time. They won't be in until the end of next week they're on back order". They acted like they came up with the order the parts ahead idea by themselves and that they were doing me a favor. Sometimes these guys amaze me. __________________ 2013 BRZ Limited- GBS - 6MT -VIN #0937 ~~NYR SCCA # 18 C Street R (CSR)~~ "But there’s no mistaking the noise. This car is loud, and not in a particularly nice way. There’s no crisp exhaust note, no induction wheezing. It’s just the sound of petrol exploding in a metal box." - Jeremy Clarkson

08-18-2012, 10:44 PM	#185
bakerr6 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 raven black fr-s Location: cincinnati, oh Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 503 Thanked 443 Times in 305 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm going to have to visit the dealer for the same issue. I've washed my car 7 times already and every time I get condensation

08-19-2012, 07:00 PM	#186
fluffy-reindeer-slayer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: fr-s and tc2 Location: san antonio texas Posts: 166 Thanks: 18 Thanked 28 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	also add mine to the list, im in texas and havent had rain in 2 months. last night we had some storms come in, and my light had terrible condensation in it this morning,going to the dealer tomorrow.booooo

08-21-2012, 11:43 AM	#193
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I brought mine in to Sommers Subaru in Mequon, WI and they are replacing both tail lights under warranty. __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

08-22-2012, 09:49 AM	#195
pr086 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: fast Location: US Posts: 325 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	when did you guys buy your car? are these early cars that you just now are noticing the problem on? i thought it was supposed to be fixed on the line already?

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