Blacklines with moisture inside!!

BLU135i · 07-17-2014, 04:33 PM

Anybody had this happen? Brand new and drivers side has moisture in the reverse light section.

Marc08EX · 07-17-2014, 05:11 PM

Maybe the foam piece surrounding the connectors isn't sealing properly when the tail light is tightened down? I haven't washed the car since I've installed my blacklines... This is making me nervous..

I didn't have this problem when I installed my USDM LCI tail lights though...

ShocknAwe · 07-17-2014, 06:37 PM

Buy em new? Send em back. If not, sorry.

BLU135i · 07-18-2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Buy em new? Send em back. If not, sorry.

Yes. Bought brand new from schnidermann. Had on the car for about 2 weeks

THEOS · 07-18-2014, 07:48 PM

You tightened them down too hard, this will happen again if you get new ones.

You need to remove them and re-position the gasket since it will now be squished and re-install without tightening the shit out of them.

BLU135i · 07-19-2014, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by THEOS

You tightened them down too hard, this will happen again if you get new ones.

You need to remove them and re-position the gasket since it will now be squished and re-install without tightening the shit out of them.

Thanks. I'll take a look

CAVU · 07-19-2014, 08:34 AM

Are the rubber seals that deflect water from the trunk lid channel sitting flush, or do you have gaps like I do? Here are some photos of mine: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=118

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