dc4/dc2 tail lights filling up with water.

**Lukey** · 16-06-2011 10:41 PM

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** · 16-06-2011 10:45 PM

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** · 16-06-2011 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by 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

ok thanks, i might order some anyway

**DCZ 18C** · 16-06-2011 11:02 PM

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** · 16-06-2011 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by Lukey

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** · 16-06-2011 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by 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..

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

**charliebrown** · 16-06-2011 11:05 PM

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

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** · 16-06-2011 11:51 PM

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** · 17-06-2011 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by charliebrown

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** · 17-06-2011 07:18 AM

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** · 17-06-2011 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by honkmytonk

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** · 17-06-2011 12:21 PM

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.