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Hello everyone, I’m an owner of a White Advance RDX and recently I bought my car in for my driver’s taillight fix because of condensation after a car wash. I had to take pictures as proof and they’re happy to replace one under my warranty. I just rally hope my passenger’s taillight doesn’t do the same. Does anyone else have this problem with their lights in general? Also, what would happen if your LED lights goes out? Can you replace it yourself? I’ve seen cars on the road have busted LED taillight and it looks hideous. I really hope that Acura LED will last quite awhile. Condensation.
You can’t replace the LED’s in the headlights or tail lights. They are sealed in. They have to be replaced by the dealer which involves ordering a new light assembly.
Hello everyone, I’m an owner of a White Advance RDX and recently I bought my car in for my driver’s taillight fix because of condensation after a car wash. I had to take pictures as proof and they’re happy to replace one under my warranty. I just rally hope my passenger’s taillight doesn’t do the same. Does anyone else have this problem with their lights in general? Also, what would happen if your LED lights goes out? Can you replace it yourself? I’ve seen cars on the road have busted LED taillight and it looks hideous. I really hope that Acura LED will last quite awhile. Condensation.
I have the same water condensation issue as you, and will address this issue next time I'm at the dealer.
My 2014 Santa Fe, 2015 Nissan Rogue, and 2017.5 Nissan Murano all had this ecxact condensation issue but it only showed its head after a car wash with the wand. None of my tail lights burned out or shorted out. Usually after 1 or 2 hours it went away via evaporation.I haven’t noticed it in my RDX but I’ll look and see if its there Sat when I was my car.
I can see small amounts of water fill up in mine when washing the car. It subsides rather shortly afterwards. Doesn't leave a film or other noticeable issues. Not particularly an issue or problem to me.
I just noticed the same issue in my 2020 RDX. For those who have experienced this, did the dealer replace it and has the problem been resolved or did it come back?
For me, it’s the left tail light, both the fixed and tailgate assembly are affected.
I just noticed the same issue in my 2020 RDX. For those who have experienced this, did the dealer replace it and has the problem been resolved or did it come back?
For me, it’s the left tail light, both the fixed and tailgate assembly are affected.
Dealer fixed my left side, since it's covered by warranty. Went and get a hot steamy car wash right afterward to see if the tail light gets condensation again
I can see small amounts of water fill up in mine when washing the car. It subsides rather shortly afterwards. Doesn't leave a film or other noticeable issues. Not particularly an issue or problem to me.
You should still get it replace while still under warranty, save you time and less hassle down the road. Make sure to have pictures as proof.
Most tail lights have a venting system so they will clear out in due time. If they try to seal them they still seem to get water/moister in them, they just don't dry out so quickly. Now, if you have standing water in one then sealing is clearly defective!
From a Porsche forum:
"Assuming there is no liquid water entering the lamp (leaks past seals, housing ect), the condensation is related to the lens temperature and the relative humidity of the air inside the lamp. This is the science of psychometry.
Condensation cannot be avoided, if the lens temperature drops below the dew point of the air inside the lamp condensation will form.
You cannot seal the lamp, when the lamp is energized it will heat the air inside lamp causing it to expand. The purpose of the vent (a simple labyrinth) shown earlier in this thread is allow for these air changes to occur.
Simply turning on the tail lamp will eventually clear the condensation as the air temp rises. (my note: If everything is working properly)
If there is liquid or 'beading' water in the lens its likely there is a leak."
rom a Porsche forum:
"Assuming there is no liquid water entering the lamp (leaks past seals, housing ect), the condensation is related to the lens temperature and the relative humidity of the air inside the lamp. This is the science of psychometry.
Condensation cannot be avoided,
I can honestly say that in 40 years of vehicle ownership, in the northeastern US, I've never had condensation in a light assembly. Even my pos VW didn't do it.
02-06-2019, 09:41 AM
