water in the rear lights

owyn · Dec 4th, 2012, 17:19

Evening all
I've got a lower light cluster on my v70 that keeps filling up with water.

I've had I off the car and can't see any holes or such like and made sure the foam is sealing to the carpet it's still filling up!

I'm considering drilling a drain hole in it, does anyone have any experience of it?

Thanks

RobbieH · Dec 4th, 2012, 18:10

Can only think the foam rubber seal between lamp unit and bodywork has somehow failed or isn't being clamped tightly enough. Take it off, clean the bodywork in the seal area, clean and check seal for damage. Make sure it's being tightly sealed / clamped in place when the bolts are tightened up. Failing that time a quick squirt of sillycone sealant............

Joe Harding · Dec 5th, 2012, 08:21

I had that with another car. Drilled a tiny (1mm) hole at the bottom, end of problem.

S60 PNV · Dec 5th, 2012, 11:12

don't they tend to fog up a bit if there's a crack or hole in them?

Or is the problem with fogging and cracks because the water can get in, but not out?

owyn · Dec 5th, 2012, 22:29

I reckon a drain could be the way forward.
I attacked with a load of sticky foam the other day, I'll see if that works before I get the drill out. I can always seal it up again if it doesn't work!

Dec 4th, 2012, 17:19	#1
owyn Premier Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2020 20:04 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Doncaster	water in the rear lights Evening all I've got a lower light cluster on my v70 that keeps filling up with water. I've had I off the car and can't see any holes or such like and made sure the foam is sealing to the carpet it's still filling up! I'm considering drilling a drain hole in it, does anyone have any experience of it? Thanks __________________ ex police V70 T5 '53' loadsa miles! Now gone ex police V70 T5 '07'. Now gone I have now left the stable and have an Audi

Dec 4th, 2012, 18:10	#2
RobbieH Two wheeled lycra lout Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 16:56 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salford View Photos By: RobbieH	Can only think the foam rubber seal between lamp unit and bodywork has somehow failed or isn't being clamped tightly enough. Take it off, clean the bodywork in the seal area, clean and check seal for damage. Make sure it's being tightly sealed / clamped in place when the bolts are tightened up. Failing that time a quick squirt of sillycone sealant............ __________________ Can we share the road please. Yes, I am insured on both 2 and 4 wheels. Not a motorist, not a cyclist, but a road user. 54 V70 D5 SE (163, EUIII) MTE, Eibach, Powerflex, IPD arb's, TWR FMIC, Ferrita cat-back.

Dec 5th, 2012, 08:21	#3
Joe Harding Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:53 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol	I had that with another car. Drilled a tiny (1mm) hole at the bottom, end of problem. __________________ "The more people I meet the more I like my God."

Dec 5th, 2012, 22:29	#5
owyn Premier Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2020 20:04 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Doncaster	I reckon a drain could be the way forward. I attacked with a load of sticky foam the other day, I'll see if that works before I get the drill out. I can always seal it up again if it doesn't work! __________________ ex police V70 T5 '53' loadsa miles! Now gone ex police V70 T5 '07'. Now gone I have now left the stable and have an Audi

Dec 5th, 2012, 11:12	#4
S60 PNV VOC Member Last Online: Jul 14th, 2019 22:33 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ipswich View Photos By: S60 PNV	don't they tend to fog up a bit if there's a crack or hole in them? Or is the problem with fogging and cracks because the water can get in, but not out?

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