dc4/dc2 tail lights filling up with water.

[Lukey]

sup guys, i had a quick search but couldnt seem to find what i was looking for.

anyways, for a couple of years now, whenever i was my car, my tail lights fill up with a bit of water.

any idea whats causing this and how to solve it?

its deffinetly gotten worse as time has gone on.

it leaks out the bottom of the tail lights and under the bumper for god knows how long and recently ive noticed its now leaking into the spare wheel well.

help please

[DC2-PWR]

take rear lights out

theres like this rubber looking gasket thing right thats meant to be attached to the tail lights

if thats broken or teared it may cause the water to run through the tail lights

[Lukey]

take rear lights out

theres like this rubber looking gasket thing right thats meant to be attached to the tail lights

if thats broken or teared it may cause the water to run through the tail lights

ok thanks, i might order some anyway

[DCZ 18C]

They cOst around 50 each from Honda.. So I have heard.. Diy yourself a set.. I've cut a couple sets out and have them sitting at home .. :) but havnt got aroun to changing them yet.. Common problem with integras.. And as for it getting inside Te light it's self I've heard of some people sealing all around the Tail lights with clear silicone..

[DC2-PWR]

ok thanks, i might order some anyway

last time i saw the price at honda it was like $25 for the pair. but i reckon the guy was ripping me off

[DC2-PWR]

They cOst around 50 each from Honda.. So I have heard.. Diy yourself a set.. I've cut a couple sets out and have them sitting at home .. :) but havnt got aroun to changing them yet.. Common problem with integras.. And as for it getting inside Te light it's self I've heard of some people sealing all around the Tail lights with clear silicone..

$50, LOL, I thought i was getting ripped off.

[charliebrown]

I'm having this problem in both the tail lights and my amber indicators. If someone could write up a DIY or detailed explanation on how to fix these problems would be wicked awesome :D

oh and also when its really heavy rain, a little leak from roof onto the rear seats right in the middle. anyone else got this?

[DCZ 18C]

Oh really 25 a pair.. Fark I though 50 each sounded abut farfetched but that's just what I remember hearing somewhere..
25 for the set isn't that bad..

[honkmytonk]

oh and also when its really heavy rain, a little leak from roof onto the rear seats right in the middle. anyone else got this?

Got a sunroof? If not does your whole carpet get wet or just that one spot?

[Bludger]

Water filling up in the tail lights means your tail lights are cracked somewhere.

That shitty neoprene piece (foam like) is there to stop water vapour getting in. Your tail lights won't fill up even if the neoprene is faulty.

[charliebrown]

Got a sunroof? If not does your whole carpet get wet or just that one spot?

Yeah aftermarket sunroof (not factory one). Just that tiny little spot.

[tseesinngwailo]

I am getting the same problem on my DC2R, i get a bit of water into where the spare wheel is, i found some holes have been drilled to let water out... so it must have been an issue for the previous owner.
the rubber around the lights look fine, but i find my boot carpet gets wet on each side at the rear, so it seems like maybe mine is coming in maybe higher up? and sometimes depends on how heavy its been raining.

[DC2-PWR]

I am getting the same problem on my DC2R, i get a bit of water into where the spare wheel is, i found some holes have been drilled to let water out... so it must have been an issue for the previous owner.
the rubber around the lights look fine, but i find my boot carpet gets wet on each side at the rear, so it seems like maybe mine is coming in maybe higher up? and sometimes depends on how heavy its been raining.

check the antenna aswell, for any obvious holes

make sure all the bolts that hold the rear lights are nice and hand tight

[tseesinngwailo]

Aah, hadn't thought about that, mine is broken, but the seal is OK I think, doesnt explain water on both sides in same place, am going to remove the antenna anyway as I never listen to radio (ever) or do the S2000 one?

[DCZ 18C]

okay guys i just called peter warren honda dealer and i was wrong with the price... but they arent $25.... they are $63.05 each so DIY them if you have to FCUK paying 120 for a pair of gaskets

[Bludger]

DIY isn't far off that price.

Neoprene isn't cheap.

or you can buy foam

[DCZ 18C]

clark rubber :) the foam is pretty cheap enough. to make 2 gaskets would probably be like $10-15maxx

[Bludger]

foam is worse than shit old oem, I've tried.

But anyway, its not the OP's problem.

its the cracks.

[honkmytonk]

Yeah aftermarket sunroof (not factory one). Just that tiny little spot.
Mine is aftermarket too, the seal around my sunroof caused it. Changed the seal, all good now!

[DC2-PWR]

okay guys i just called peter warren honda dealer and i was wrong with the price... but they arent $25.... they are $63.05 each so DIY them if you have to FCUK paying 120 for a pair of gaskets

you are kidding me, why has it gone up.

i know i still have my reciepts for my gaskets somewhere here, but damn, $63ea is a rip

[Indie]

Drill three small holes at the bottom of each light. It's the cheapest and easiest fix.

[kraftycuts]

i have the same problem on my dc2r. Had water flooding my boot too. I just went to buy black silicone and sealed up the small gaps around the lights.. though i would recommend letting the silicone cure for at least 2 days. I didnt have the time so when it rained the next day black stuff started leaking from the lights.. I also wouldnt recommend speeding up the curing process with a hair dryer too, it just makes it crusty and not rubbery

[charliebrown]

Drill three small holes at the bottom of each light. It's the cheapest and easiest fix.

Can you post a pic of your lights man? I'm not sure what you mean by drilling the holes. you said this ages ago but i never got around to it

[dougie_504]

foam is worse than shit old oem, I've tried.

But anyway, its not the OP's problem.

its the cracks.


Just go to the Op-Shop and buy a cheap/used wetsuit, then cut out your own gaskets. Can pick them up for like $10-20.

[Bludger]

is it the right thickness?

[dougie_504]

Not the exact thickness, but it works. Has been done before. Just avoid the stiching areas where it might be layered.

[aaronrein]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?149821-Boot-light-water-leak-integra&highlight=integra+boot+leak

that was what really helped for me...
its not perfect but after the heavy rain over last night theres 90% less water then what used to be not a complete fix but really helped it...

[slingsy]

Pick yourself up some homebrand vasoline 1$-4$ take the tails out and rub the vaso all on the front and back of the gasket where it seals, you will see a small groove. Then chuck them back on.. Quick fix if seals aren't already to far gone. done it couple months ago fixed it, had no leaking in or lights filled up with water since.

[Ironfist]

Can you post a pic of your lights man? I'm not sure what you mean by drilling the holes. you said this ages ago but i never got around to it

Already replied to prev post but basically you unscrew the light from the car

Get a drill with a drill piece approx 1cm in diameter

Insert the drill into the hole (where the light would go) and drill 2 holes per light compartment (brake light, turning light, other brake light)

Then as a test put the light back on the car and pour some water above the light, you'll notice the water now leaks out the 2 holes you drilled instead of filling up the light and then overflowing into your car :)

[charliebrown]

^WTF 1cm drill holes?! i used the smallest drill bit possible (not even a millimetre) and made about 8 holes all up. Next time i wash my car ill have a look. Ill try bigger holes if its not coming out fast enough

[Ironfist]

Not even a millimeter? How do you expect the water to run out, thats so small it'll probably make a water bubble!

Size does matter in this case.....

[charliebrown]

Ok the tails still all bubbly, ill be drilling bigger holes lol

I thought the point was to let air in