Important! : Condensation Blocking Rear Lights!!!

1. Daaaaaniiel Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Cardiff Posts: 396 '98 Citroen Saxo X 1.1, 52 Plate 1.2 Renault Clio

   #1 3rd September 2010, 17:09

   i have lexus lights on the back of my saxo and some how a bit of water has gathered up inside the lens, and as its drying its causing condensation which is blocking up the lights causing drivers behind me not to see my brake light properly, what would be the best way to dry out the water/condensation?
   
   thanks,
   
   Dan
2. user_28436 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Shropshire Posts: 1786

   #2 3rd September 2010, 18:36

   Stamping on them, then replacing them with standard rear lights.
3. DanC1991 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 surrey Posts: 43 icelandic 1.1 flat arch

   #3 3rd September 2010, 19:07

   my standards used to gather condesation and i just used to take apart and reseal
   
   but tbh +1 to matt
4. user_36499 Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 Birmingham Posts: 26

   #4 4th September 2010, 14:59

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mattt_VTR Stamping on them, then replacing them with standard rear lights.

   made me lol
5. Chico999 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Dunfermline Posts: 2814 2000 Wicked Red VTS

   #5 4th September 2010, 15:27

   Either take apart and reseal
   
   Or i've heard of people heating up a pin and melting a small hole in the corner for ventilation?
   
   Dunno if it works though
   
   But tbh, i'd rather have a set of bulb holders with coloured bulbs dangling than lexus lights
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 4th September 2010, 16:33

   Take them off set light to them condensation gone,but to be serious though drill a tiny hole in the corner at the bottom to let moisture escape.
   
   Steve.
7. Daaaaaniiel Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Cardiff Posts: 396 '98 Citroen Saxo X 1.1, 52 Plate 1.2 Renault Clio

   #7 4th September 2010, 18:34

   ok thanks guys
8. user_35776 Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Barnstaple Posts: 1666 Mk 6 zetec s

   #8 4th September 2010, 19:46

   The drilling hole is a good idea but you findit will happen with most cheap aftermarket lights best thing is go back to standard and get smoked ones
9. laberridge Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 rotherham Posts: 1369 saxo westcoast

   #9 4th September 2010, 20:58

   just get a new seal for them, and make sure your tighten it on hard.
10. Tyler_M Newbie Joined: Aug 2010 barnstaple,, devon Posts: 10 Saxo 1.4 furio

    #10 4th September 2010, 21:02

    my standard rear ones gather condensation aswell just diconnect them wipe it with a cloth then put them back in ..... mega easy to do
11. laberridge Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 rotherham Posts: 1369 saxo westcoast

    #11 4th September 2010, 21:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Tyler_M my standard rear ones gather condensation aswell just diconnect them wipe it with a cloth then put them back in ..... mega easy to do

    this will work for about a day, then just condense back up.
12. Tyler_M Newbie Joined: Aug 2010 barnstaple,, devon Posts: 10 Saxo 1.4 furio

    #12 4th September 2010, 21:04

    but i just put a tiny hole in the bottom of mine then you dnt have to keep taking them apart
13. Daaaaaniiel Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Cardiff Posts: 396 '98 Citroen Saxo X 1.1, 52 Plate 1.2 Renault Clio

    #13 4th September 2010, 23:00

    ok then i think i'll give the tiny hole a try since everybodys recommending it thanks guys