Tail Light Getting Condensed Water On Inside.

[aarias298]

Hey guys, two days ago i realize that my right rear tail light had that annoying foggy look to it and when i looked at it there was that condensed water on the inside. I wanted to know if anyone else has had this problem and know what it's from. This only has been happening with only the back right. Any help would be appreciated.

Here are two pictures of what I mean.

[navylife59]

It is normal for taillamps and headlamps to have some small amount of condensation on the inside. Lamp assemblies are not totally sealed. Anytime the dew point drops quickly or there is a high range if humidity, moisture will build up in the assemblies. Washing your car can do this. There is a vent tube on the inside to allow any built up water vapor to release to the atmosphere. It will usually evaporate as soon as the conditions change or the Sun comes out to play.

What you have is excessive. The seal between the outer lens surface and the body of the lamp assembly must have failed allowing outside moisture into your taillamps. There is a remote chance that there was excessive moisture in the interior of the vehicle (windows left down in the rain or split water) that is raising the humidity of the interior of the vehicle as it heats up. This water vapor finds it's way into the lamp assemblies possible gaps between the light bulbs and their mounting location. Check to see if your car is still under warranty (3 years/36K miles) warranty and take it to the dealer to have it checked and repair. This is excessive as there should not be any large drops like I see in your pictures. Don't take, "Oh that is normal" for an answer.