When do you know your tail light is leaking?
The sealant dissapears over time and this is when water starts to seep through. You’ll know water is getting into the boot when the boot carpet become damp, or you find puddles of water collecting on top of the tail light housing, in the spare wheel well, and also behind both rear quater panel (where the car jack sits).
How do you seal a tail light socket?
To create a new airtight and water tight seal around the tail light bulb sockets, I wrapped the outer ring of the socket with the Teflon tape. For the best seal, it’s important to wrap a turn or two of plumber’s tape on the inside surface of the socket where the old rubber gasket rests.
When do you need to replace the tail light assembly?
Reversing lamps are turned on when the driver puts the car in reverse gear to back the vehicle up. You must ensure that the tail lights are working properly, both for your safety and the other drivers’. If your tail lights have been externally damaged, or if the tail light lenses have dimmed out, you should replace the tail light assembly.
How to remove headlight or tail light water?
This “how to” step by step instruction guide was specifically written to assist owners of the 6th generation (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003) GM Pontiac Grand Prix GTP in removing condensation or rain water from the vehicle’s headlights or tail lights and keeping the moisture from entering the light assembly again.
To create a new airtight and water tight seal around the tail light bulb sockets, I wrapped the outer ring of the socket with the Teflon tape. For the best seal, it’s important to wrap a turn or two of plumber’s tape on the inside surface of the socket where the old rubber gasket rests.
This “how to” step by step instruction guide was specifically written to assist owners of the 6th generation (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003) GM Pontiac Grand Prix GTP in removing condensation or rain water from the vehicle’s headlights or tail lights and keeping the moisture from entering the light assembly again.
Why is water coming out of my tail light?
The moisture must have entered the tail light assembly due to the rubber seals around the light bulb housings becoming old and brittle. The high humidity and heavy rains in South Florida don’t help the situation either.