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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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Anybody having problems with condensation in their stock tail lights? Both of mine get it really bad and looks ghetto as Fuuuuuuuu.....



Do the spider tails, 2013 tails, or Superlux tails have the same problem?
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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On a 2010 model it should still be covered under warranty. Get pictures or go to the dealer when it's all funky in there, and make them fix it.
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 06:14 AM
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The water is coming from trunk drain channels that run over the taillights. Over time the seal between the body and taillights fails. Check your spare tire well as it may have water in it too.
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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My tails get a lot of condensation too. Is there a way to seal them up on your own instead of going to the dealer?
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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You *could* use RTV to seal any low-pressure water leak anywhere. Why would you NOT want someone else to pay for new parts though?
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 05:38 PM
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Just take the tailight out and clean out the dirt betweeen the seal and body. You will see. I would not use RTV as it is too permanate. Mabe some 3/8" wide weather strip foam. Or see if Hyundai just sells the seals.
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