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Water in the tail lights - 3/8/2006 9:45:14 AM    dbackjjy   Posts: 2 Joined: 3/8/2006 Status: offline Anyone got any insight on the water in the taillights problem yet? Is the plastic taillight housing leaking at the seems where the black and clear plastic meet or is the gasket at the rear worthless, or ???. Post #: 1

RE: Water in the tail lights - 12/16/2006 9:41:18 AM    bmowry   Posts: 3 Joined: 12/16/2006 Status: offline they seem to be leaking at the seam i have had 3 differents sets of taillights installed on my 8 and they finally got one that didnt leak just take it in and get them replaced if ur warrenty is still good its free. (in reply to dbackjjy) Post #: 2

RE: Water in the tail lights - 1/5/2007 11:13:25 AM    Clos2Flyn   Posts: 3 Joined: 1/5/2007 Status: offline Yup- had the same problem.  Take it in have them replace it.  The seal is bad on yours.  It can take a couple times to get it right.  (in reply to dbackjjy) Post #: 3

RE: Water in the tail lights - 8/8/2007 9:38:47 AM    im_DANomite   Posts: 5 Joined: 8/8/2007 Status: offline i had mine replaced but the gasket failed over time again.  ended up getting some foam tape and putting it around the holes on the body of the car.  haven't had a problem since.  (in reply to Clos2Flyn) Post #: 4

RE: Water in the tail lights - 8/8/2007 2:45:56 PM    Hanzo Posts: 24 Joined: 8/7/2007 Status: offline If the warranty doesnt cover it you can have them sealed at a body shop with silicone to prevent further moisture build up. < Message edited by Hanzo -- 8/8/2007 2:46:52 PM > _____________________________ 82 sky blue RX-7 with tan interior still running somehow. HaNzO C(o_o)D (in reply to im_DANomite) Post #: 5

RE: Water in the tail lights - 8/9/2007 12:55:08 AM    dynasty rx8   Posts: 7 Joined: 8/8/2007 Status: offline you can just buy the silicone and do it your self and never worry about it again, its realy easy. _____________________________ team SHAOLIN-DYNASTY (in reply to dbackjjy) Post #: 6

RE: Water in the tail lights - 8/14/2007 4:39:47 AM    jerseyscampi   Posts: 25 Joined: 3/16/2007 Status: offline It's a fault recognized by Mazda. They should replace the seals under warranty _____________________________ psr (in reply to dbackjjy) Post #: 7

RE: Water in the tail lights - 4/26/2008 12:50:46 PM    8xdaily   Posts: 7 Joined: 4/26/2008 Status: offline i had this problem too i just took my tail light apart dried it out and lined the edges with electrical tape- havent had another leak since and you cant see the tape when its reinstalled (in reply to jerseyscampi) Post #: 8

RE: Water in the tail lights - 4/26/2008 7:15:21 PM    xxxmaxximusxxx   Posts: 56 Joined: 4/23/2007 Status: offline it's a warranty item if your vehicle is still covered http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/rx8/bulletin/09-014-07-1795.pdf (in reply to dbackjjy) Post #: 9

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