third (middle) brake light gets wet

Jivan · **February 29, 2012, 12:17:52**

Good day all,
I have a problem with my I30...
I've had my I30 for 15 months now, and already replaced the third (middle) brake light twice!
The first time I've noticed it was a couple of weeks after delivery. This was replaced by the dealer.
The second time I had to pay it myself, because the light was cracked.
Now I'm noticing it again. I'm on my 3rd new light.

Is anyone else having this problem?
I'm pretty sure it's a manufacture seal problem...(due to the fact that the washer sprout thingy is inside the brake light unit)
please let me know if anybody else is having this issue...
-Jivan

Phil №❶ · **Reply #1: February 29, 2012, 12:19:49**

Welcome Jivan,

Yes, it's the 1 thing on my list for replacement at it's next service.

Dazzler · **Reply #2: February 29, 2012, 12:28:52**

Welcome Jivan.. Heard of it before but not common

Alasama · **Reply #3: February 29, 2012, 13:07:08**

Seems I have the similar issue, too. I'm wondering whether I can get a new one for free or not (from the dealer).

Shambles · **Reply #4: February 29, 2012, 13:16:00**

So are Jivan, "84" and Alasama saying your high brake light housings are cracked?

Jivan · **Reply #5: February 29, 2012, 14:28:58**

Quote from: Shambles™ on February 29, 2012, 13:16:00

So are Jivan, "84" and Alasama saying your high brake light housings are cracked?

The second one that the dealer replaced, had a crack in it after a couple of months. I don't know how it got cracked, might me a treebranch hitting it, or during a car wash.
The water inside the brake light is the main issue, cracked or non cracked

syecadelic · **Reply #6: February 29, 2012, 14:45:04**

cant say ive experienced the issue yet.. might double check later though...

sounds unfortunate, maybe as you say , an issue with the rear washer?

eye30 · **Reply #7: February 29, 2012, 15:23:31**

No problem with mine at 4.5 years

Jivan · **Reply #8: February 29, 2012, 20:32:38**

talked to the dealer today,
they will replace it free of charge...

but as I told them, it might happen again with the new part...unless they find a sollution

Mad Dog · **Reply #9: February 29, 2012, 20:42:46**

Just out of interest, you mentioned car wash - what kind do you use?

Phil №❶ · **Reply #10: February 29, 2012, 21:42:03**

Quote from: Jivan on February 29, 2012, 14:28:58

Quote from: Shambles™ on February 29, 2012, 13:16:00
So are Jivan, "84" and Alasama saying your high brake light housings are cracked?

No, I can't see a crack but after we collected our car, I noticed it was wet during winter / spring last year. It's dry at the moment but it has rained recently so I expect it to moisten up again. Doesn't affect the operation of the device, just looks annoying.

2i30s · **Reply #11: March 01, 2012, 09:48:28**

both our i30's [3 years old] are dry and UN cracked.

could the crack be caused by the screws holding the unit in being over tightened?

syecadelic · **Reply #12: March 01, 2012, 10:48:25**

Quote from: 2i30s on March 01, 2012, 09:48:28

both our i30's [3 years old] are dry and UN cracked. could the crack be caused by the screws holding the unit in being over tightened?

sounds possible, also a warm climate? expanding the plastic in conjunction with the above

Dazzler · **Reply #13: March 01, 2012, 10:59:29**

Quote from: syecadelic on March 01, 2012, 10:48:25

sounds possible, also a warm climate? expanding the plastic in conjunction with the above

It gets to 40c where 2i30's lives

syecadelic · **Reply #14: March 01, 2012, 11:00:41**

Quote from: Dazzler on March 01, 2012, 10:59:29

Quote from: syecadelic on March 01, 2012, 10:48:25
sounds possible, also a warm climate? expanding the plastic in conjunction with the above

It gets to 40c where 2i30's lives

How tight are your screws... or loose

Jivan · **Reply #15: March 01, 2012, 20:06:51**

Quote from: Mad Dog on February 29, 2012, 20:42:46

Just out of interest, you mentioned car wash - what kind do you use?

I think the second one broke at a drive tru car wash
(The same car wash broke my mom's rear wiper blade)
I didn't notice it immediatly :S

Jivan · **Reply #16: March 01, 2012, 20:08:02**

Quote from: syecadelic on March 01, 2012, 10:48:25

Quote from: 2i30s on March 01, 2012, 09:48:28
both our i30's [3 years old] are dry and UN cracked. could the crack be caused by the screws holding the unit in being over tightened?
sounds possible, also a warm climate? expanding the plastic in conjunction with the above

Warm climate could be an issue... it's always sunny and hot in the caribbean

Mad Dog · **Reply #17: March 01, 2012, 20:19:04**

Quote from: Jivan on March 01, 2012, 20:06:51

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I think the second one broke at a drive tru car wash
(The same car wash broke my mom's rear wiper blade)

The reason I asked was because I asked the dealer if the aerial was OK in a drive through car wash, he said they didn't recommend it but explained how to unscrew the aerial. He seemed more concerned about swirling the paintwork, but he was devious SOB and I am also wondering whether the high tail light is susceptible to damage in the dishwasher

Phil №❶ · **Reply #18: March 02, 2012, 08:17:09**

I'm not a fan of car washes. Those that contact the vehicle certainly damage your paint & those that don't touch your car, clean with harsh detergents to compensate for no contact. Basically, you should clean the car yourself IMO.

syecadelic · **Reply #19: March 02, 2012, 09:07:16**

Quote from: 847563 on March 02, 2012, 08:17:09

I'm not a fan of car washes. Those that contact the vehicle certainly damage your paint & those that don't touch your car, clean with harsh detergents to compensate for no contact. Basically, you should clean the car yourself IMO.

Not one of my cars have went near a car wash, and never will.