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MrBoney

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I noticed the other day that when I got home there was condensation in the rear light clusters, where the LED strips are near the bottom, I thought to myself, **** I've not put them back on tight enough.

Well I have put them back on tight enough and found that the condensation is in a part of the light which is completely sealed, the brake and indicator bulbs are behind a plastic lense inside the main unit.

If I had put it on not tight enough there would only be condensation in the indicator and brake light bulb compartments.

This means somewhere around the sealed edges of the light water had got in and I can't get rid of it. The car is going into the dealer soon and I will bring this up.

My old gande lights never did this and I took them off loads of times . . . . .
 
I keep getting this!!! booked it in and the day it went in it kept dissapearing!!
it happens occasionally but because the outer lenses are so far from the bulbs it stops them heating it up enough to get rid of the condensation, a design flaw if anything.

i dont think even getting new lamps will stop it as they all come with a breathing hole so the water will get in a little, but as our weather is crap nothing we can do!
 
MrBoney said:
I noticed the other day that when I got home there was condensation in the rear light clusters, where the LED strips are near the bottom, I thought to myself, **** I've not put them back on tight enough.

Well I have put them back on tight enough and found that the condensation is in a part of the light which is completely sealed, the brake and indicator bulbs are behind a plastic lense inside the main unit.

If I had put it on not tight enough there would only be condensation in the indicator and brake light bulb compartments.

This means somewhere around the sealed edges of the light water had got in and I can't get rid of it. The car is going into the dealer soon and I will bring this up.

My old gande lights never did this and I took them off loads of times . . . . .
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Speak to dealer, known issue, fix available.
 
I had exactly same problem as soon as I picked up my evo. So I booked it in and they said they needed to order 2 parts to fix it and will ring me when they have the part. I'm still waiting to hear from them.

Will update when I have them fixed.
 
My rear lights kept steamed up, i've just had the bulb holders replaced last week as the dealer reckons the lights were leaking hence the leak in the book. Not really checked on it since to see if the leak into boot has stopped yet - I should prob do that :eek:
 
Yup, same on mine. Both fog up, esp. now in this cold weather.

Is this like the Stilo? I know when I got my Stilo (after they were launched) for some reason "breathers" were missing from the front headlamps. Garage had to retro fit 'em.
 
I noticed this on both my rear lights today, is it a real problem? i.e is it worth me phoning the dealership or would this just be a "cosmetic" problem that can be ignored?
 
:mad: Add me to the list, 1.4 GP 5 door, offside cluster has permanent condensation, it just wont clear, nearside suffers but it does eventually clear.
Due to work shifts will have to wait till after crimbo to get it sorted.
 
sorry to bring up a old thread but thought I would update !

I picked my car up today from the dealer as they have fitted some rear light cluster things. WHich should fix it i guess, will report back in a few days to confirm.

Also someone metioned about the clutch pedam making a noise, I also told them about it and then oiled up the clutch cable or somit. Not heard it since I picked it up so touch wood its gone.

:slayer:
 
hi im new to fiat forum .i get same problem with both rear lights on my evo had it fixed but its back again .my wife had same problem on her 500./tacking delivery of euro5 panda next week had 2 pandas before and never had a problem
 
Just trying to make sense of this:

I also have condensation in my lights (rear only)

from what i've read am i correct in thinking: FIAT know about this and shall fix/replace it at the dealersip if we go to them??
 
CrAiG 135T said:
Just trying to make sense of this:

I also have condensation in my lights (rear only)

from what i've read am i correct in thinking: FIAT know about this and shall fix/replace it at the dealersip if we go to them??
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I've had my rear lights replaced twice now and i've also had condensation in the drivers side side indicator and the drivers side front fog light and i'm not impressed. Last time the dealer replaced the rear lights, when i went to pick my car up, they had misted up and so i handed them the keys back!

It's all under warranty and Fiat have issued a Service Bulletin for the rear lights to be replaced so it's all covered. The dealer will sort it out for you at no charge. Just kepp taking it back if it keeps happening!
 
Is this condensation a problem? like will it affect anything?

Personally right now im not too bothered by it, usually (as far as im aware) disappears once i turn on lights etc but if its going to cause problems later on then ill get it sorted
 
Just thought i would update after my update about my repair to my rear lights. It has not work, first sight of rain today and first time I looked really, and BAM condensation. So will be going to fiat dealer tomoro for some strong words.

I will update the update when I have more :slayer:
 
I have same problem pay 15 grand for a car and rear light fill with condensation fiat customer services are one big joke!! Ive been told by tech engineer from fiat us who visited my car for engine noise that its the design of the lamps there supposed to fill up and then vent out inside the car ?

Load of crap if you ask me what about all the water staining on the inside of the clear lens????

Anyone had theres rectified yet???
 
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