Tail light "covers/lens" cracking. Anyone?
06-25-2014, 11:12 AM
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I just replaced mine with aftermarket lenses for much cheaper than the dealer ones. Both of my OEM tail lights had stress marks all over them and one was cracked side to side, causing bulb out issues because of moisture getting in and corroding them.
These aftermarket ones don't seem as thick but hopefully won't crack like the OEM ones, well at least not for a long time. I bought These ones. I think they make the car look a little newer as well.
These aftermarket ones don't seem as thick but hopefully won't crack like the OEM ones, well at least not for a long time. I bought These ones. I think they make the car look a little newer as well.
06-25-2014, 04:25 PM
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06-28-2014, 07:06 AM
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Both of mine developed the appearance of stress cracks. I had the dealer replace both sides when I started getting the malfunction warning on the dash.
06-01-2021, 08:05 AM
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My 05 developed a significant crack (drivers side) that I was relatively sure was caused from "something" striking/hitting it. 1 month later my pass side has cracked in exactly the same spot. Both span completely across the lens.
I've had moisture issues inside both before but was told "that's the way they are, they're vented". BS I say but whatever. I've also had the come and go tail/brake light issue others have mentioned here (pre cracking).
At any rate, has anyone else had these things just crack out of the clear blue? Repair consists of replacing the whole assembly.
I've had moisture issues inside both before but was told "that's the way they are, they're vented". BS I say but whatever. I've also had the come and go tail/brake light issue others have mentioned here (pre cracking).
At any rate, has anyone else had these things just crack out of the clear blue? Repair consists of replacing the whole assembly.
06-01-2021, 08:08 AM
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Old thread but still relevant.
Both sides on my 05 have stress cracks, right where the clear reverse lights are. Almost like the plastic instead of being molded is pulled across the curvature of the housing shape. Very strange to see that.
Is this not a common problem as this thread is pretty small?
The driver's side light I'm afraid I'll have to replace soon. The crack has the plastic pulled out on the lower section and is now a ledge to hold water. I was parked at the airport for the last week and came out to find that side's light assembly to have about the bottom 1/3 of it filled with water. I'm afraid it won't be long until it fails.
Both sides on my 05 have stress cracks, right where the clear reverse lights are. Almost like the plastic instead of being molded is pulled across the curvature of the housing shape. Very strange to see that.
Is this not a common problem as this thread is pretty small?
The driver's side light I'm afraid I'll have to replace soon. The crack has the plastic pulled out on the lower section and is now a ledge to hold water. I was parked at the airport for the last week and came out to find that side's light assembly to have about the bottom 1/3 of it filled with water. I'm afraid it won't be long until it fails.
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