Condensation in left tail light

PAC · 05-18-2019, 10:00 PM

Has anyone had this problem? I noticed it today when the sun went behind the house away as I was installing the MPerformance spoiler. I haven't had an accident and I can't detect any crack on the exterior.

Hoping this is covered under warranty as the car is now just only 53 weeks old

omasou · 05-18-2019, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by C0YS

Has anyone had this problem? I noticed it today when the sun went behind the house away as I was installing the MPerformance spoiler. I haven't had an accident and I can't detect any crack on the exterior.

Hoping this is covered under warranty as the car is now just only 53 weeks old

I noticed I had a bit when I first got the car. I took the light off, reseated it and haven't had a problem since.

PAC · 05-19-2019, 02:38 PM

It's pretty bad, I'm going to take it in. I'm going to assume it's a seal

SM2 · 05-19-2019, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by C0YS

It's pretty bad, I'm going to take it in. I'm going to assume it's a seal

They should cover that under warranty and upgrade you to the LCI tail lights a few others have experienced this on their pre LCI M2.

No Boost · 05-19-2019, 04:09 PM

I had the problem. It's completely covered under warranty.

mssVT98 · 05-20-2019, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SethC

They should cover that under warranty and upgrade you to the LCI tail lights a few others have experienced this on their pre LCI M2.

I doubt they'll automatically (or even upon request, at least not for free) upgrade you to LCI lights - this requires a small wiring change, which wouldn't be covered under warranty. It's not like the pre-LCI tails are NLA or anything. Mine just got replaced with new standard tails, presumably with a better seal.

If others managed to get the upgrade under warranty, good on them, but I wouldn't recommend expecting it.

PAC · 05-20-2019, 11:00 AM

Mine is an LCI

SM2 · 05-20-2019, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mssVT98

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Originally Posted by SethC

They should cover that under warranty and upgrade you to the LCI tail lights a few others have experienced this on their pre LCI M2.

I doubt they'll automatically (or even upon request, at least not for free) upgrade you to LCI lights - this requires a small wiring change, which wouldn't be covered under warranty. It's not like the pre-LCI tails are NLA or anything. Mine just got replaced with new standard tails, presumably with a better seal.

If others managed to get the upgrade under warranty, good on them, but I wouldn't recommend expecting it.

That appears to be a common problem and many guys have been upgraded to LCI tail lights lately.

///M TOWN · 05-21-2019, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SethC

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Originally Posted by mssVT98

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Originally Posted by SethC

They should cover that under warranty and upgrade you to the LCI tail lights a few others have experienced this on their pre LCI M2.

I doubt they'll automatically (or even upon request, at least not for free) upgrade you to LCI lights - this requires a small wiring change, which wouldn't be covered under warranty. It's not like the pre-LCI tails are NLA or anything. Mine just got replaced with new standard tails, presumably with a better seal.

If others managed to get the upgrade under warranty, good on them, but I wouldn't recommend expecting it.

That appears to be a common problem and many guys have been upgraded to LCI tail lights lately.

Use some Hondabond.

Nothing will get past it.

PAC · 06-06-2019, 09:46 AM

Update: service department knew right away what was up before I even said it was the left side. Apparently it's a known issue and they replaced the whole assembly no cost with a revised part.

nismoman · 06-17-2019, 12:06 PM

Same here. left was doing it and they replaced it under warranty and now my right is doing it, I'll address it when it goes for service this year. I also had the backing plate update done and they replaced rear wheel bearings at the same time for some reason but I don't really care why.

PAC · 06-22-2019, 07:56 AM

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Same here. left was doing it and they replaced it under warranty and now my right is doing it, I'll address it when it goes for service this year. I also had the backing plate update done and they replaced rear wheel bearings at the same time for some reason but I don't really care why.

What's the backing plate?

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nismoman Private 40 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2017 LBBM2,2001 LSB M3,S52 E30 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Huntersville, NC iTrader: (0)	Same here. left was doing it and they replaced it under warranty and now my right is doing it, I'll address it when it goes for service this year. I also had the backing plate update done and they replaced rear wheel bearings at the same time for some reason but I don't really care why.
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