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Heavy condensation in high stop brake light

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Offline omegaspeedy

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Hi guys, has anyone else noticed water droplets or heavy condensation in their high stop brake light (2015 model)?

I've noticed a small crack. The crack seems internal and not completely through so I don't think that is the reason. There also seems to be a vent around the water washer nozzle which should allow the light to dry out. It just seems to be taking days! Does anyone know if that gap around the washer nozzle is intact a vent or are theses lights sealed. My one is the LED version.

Wonder if I should bring the crack to my dealers attention.
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Offline Phil №❶

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Warranty replacement required. We had one replaced in our FD model. Apparentely, the price for one is around AU$90 as an OEM  spare part.  :Shocked:

Actual value <> AU$5
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Offline omegaspeedy

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Think I'll give them a call tomorrow. Does anyone know if the unit is sealed or vented?
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Offline cruiserfied

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Not 100% sure but I think they are sealed.
Go see your dealer, just double check the crack isnt just a moulding line. Ive had a couple of people come in complaining their lights are cracked but its a moulding line.
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Offline omegaspeedy

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Thanks cruiserfied, went down today and they will get guidance from head office. They said if head office says replace it, they will. Mechanic said it is an internal crack of some sort. It is only on one side and when you light it up it sticks out like dogs balls. I'm more worried about the condensation because it is so close to the LED light. I don't want any future corrosion etc.
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Good stuff. Hopefully they get the OK
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