babeatto Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Hi Guys, Just picked up my legacy today. After a few hours drive and parking it in the garage, I noticed that my rear tail lights were fogging up inside. I don't think this is normal, but the salesman said, the condensation maybe there from the harsh weather in Indiana and told me to wait it out. Should I be concerned? I sure don't want this "fog" to disappear than reappear later on in the future. Then the dealer will have an excuse to blame me for the problem. Thanks for your inputs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 The tail lights do fog up with the weather sometimes. It is cold outside and then you parked it inside, and it is warmer in there then it is outside. The change in temp is what caused it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoFanatic Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Personally, I would have the dealer document the fact that you came in to have it looked at or serviced. (and I would try and get a receipt or something that says they looked at it and determined it was normal). That way, if you have problems in the future, you're covered. (you hope ) -Moto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCFish Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I don't think this should be happening. Fogging up indicates moisture inside the light assembly, which can lead to problems. Whenever I have seen this in the past, it is because of a bad seal around the light. I have actually seen some taillights with INCHES of water in them - amazes me how people don't notice this (or care). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninjapimp Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I just noticed this on mine as well last Thursday. It's disappeared since then. If I see it again and it persists, I'll take it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 The fogging thing is something I noticed on the demo that I test drove. It is caused by a bad seal on the lens that let water in. Its condensation from it being cold outside and warm inside of the housing from the bulbs. Its a defect and its not going away by itself. Take it back to the dealership and have them replace it. The only way for you to fix it is to take the assembly out of the car and let it dry out inside your house for a day. You'll have to reseal every possible seam that moisture could have gotten in through. If it happens to my car then you can bet I'm just taking it in and having it replaced. Condensation in a light housing is not normal and not acceptable on a new car. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydo2 Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I live in Indiana, the weather hasn't been that bad. I park mine in a heated garage and I don't have a problem with fogging. I'd take it back to the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 It's been raining alot here lately (along with the constant temp changes) and I've yet to experience this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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