Notices
 
 

  

User Tag List

Thread: RESOLVED: A6 Rear light cluster ( 07)

Page 12 of 42 FirstFirst ... 2101112131422 ... LastLast
Results 111 to 120 of 420
  1. Re: A6 Rear light cluster ( 07) 
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    nr bristol, somerset
    Posts
    33
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    0 Post(s)
    i have drilled 2 holes per lamp, one top, one bottom, and the quite frankly ridiculous amount of condensation in my rear lamps is nearly gone. not an ideal solution but at least it is working. wonder if any other lamps on the rear of any make of car does the same thing as badly? i know the headlamp reflectors on the volvo trucks i work on used to go black through a similar problem. lamp was redesigned, but the older ones still do it!!
     
    2 1 0
     

  2. Re: A6 Rear light cluster ( 07) 
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Lurking over a keyboard ...
    Posts
    5,360
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    3 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    2 Post(s)
    .
    Last edited by gupsterg; 04-05-2013 at 05:58 PM.
     
    1 0 1
     

  3. A6 Rear light cluster ( 07) 
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    23,543
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Tagged
    1 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    46 Post(s)
    Having another set fitted in January for its second MOT ... I've lost count how many times I've had them replaced.
     
    0 0 0
     

  4. Re: A6 Rear light cluster ( 07) 
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Glasgow UK
    Posts
    3,416
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by gupsterg View Post
    Driller is killer on condensation... rear lights still... working for me...

    Link:- Driller Killer post Link:- My photos Link:- Next set of photos Link:- The holes I did

    Hey Gup......well, as you know I've pretty much tried the lot with the condensation in the lights issue!

    I've had them off around 4 or 5 times now, dried them off, re seated the seal, applied sealant etc etc and the problem remains.

    At the weekend I decided with nothing to lose to try your route. Took the lights off and dried them all thoroughly ( 30 mins with a hairdryer ) and then proceeded to drill holes on the underside. I driled around 8 holes or so on each on and re fitted them onto the car.

    You don't want to drill in to the reflcetor part, just enough to get the drill through and create an air flow.

    Here's your pic edited below to show roughly where / how I did mine



    As the car was recently detailed and the sun was out, it made a nice change to see the rear with clean dry lights, shining and the 2 tail pipes all shiny too......looking good if I say so myself....lol

    I haven't washed the car again as yet, but had plenty of rain on Saturday evening and all day today.
    As far as I can see the lights still seem clear!

    I'm hoping this is a long term fix, but we'll see.
    I'll wait for lots more rain and several washes and see if we are still clear and report back of course, for the benefit of all
    Last edited by JimC64; 18-06-2014 at 09:42 AM.

    MY2008 (58) XJ X358 2.7 Tdvi Sovereign
    LWB remapped to 245bhp, Black, Ivory leather interior with black piping, 20" Alloys
    MY2007 Audi A6 2.0 Tdi SE (BRE)
    176bhpStratos Blue.Front & Rear park assist,Comms Pack High,19" RS4 alloys,Rear tints,Dipped bulbs 80W,Mainbeams & Foglights 100W,Number plate LED's,Interior LED's
     
    4 3 0
     

  5. Re: A6 Rear light cluster ( 07) 
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Glasgow UK
    Posts
    3,416
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)
    More rain today and also with the cold weather there's been a lot of condensation running from the roof down the channels etc...............normally I'd expect to see water droplets inside the lens.

    I've cleared the moisture on the outside repeatedly during the day / night and the lens is still showing as clear......could this be fixed??

    Hope so......

    I'll report back in the days & weeks as stated
    Last edited by JimC64; 30-10-2012 at 08:59 AM.

    MY2008 (58) XJ X358 2.7 Tdvi Sovereign
    LWB remapped to 245bhp, Black, Ivory leather interior with black piping, 20" Alloys
    MY2007 Audi A6 2.0 Tdi SE (BRE)
    176bhpStratos Blue.Front & Rear park assist,Comms Pack High,19" RS4 alloys,Rear tints,Dipped bulbs 80W,Mainbeams & Foglights 100W,Number plate LED's,Interior LED's
     
    2 2 0
     

  6. Re: A6 Rear light cluster ( 07) 
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Clitheroe, England
    Posts
    3,307
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    11 Post(s)
    Well done Jim, glad to hear it's positive news so far. Definitely seems mad to take a drill to your motor that you look after so well, but you can't argue with science & hopefully the airflow will sort the problem for good. Plus you'll never see the drill holes except when changing bulbs - which hopefully you won't have to do too often now that condensation won't collect in the cluster.

    Bet it took some determination to do it, but hopefully it'll have paid off. I'll bite the bullet & do mine next week probably.
    The Only Way Is A6!
    A6 C7 Facelift Avant | Daytona Grey | S-Line Black Edition | 2016 | 3.0BiTDI 320ps | Tech Pack | Lighting Pack | Parking Pack | All LED Headlights | Sports suspension Heated Steering Wheel | Kessel a Run in under 10 parsecs
     
    1 0 0
     

  7. Re: A6 Rear light cluster ( 07) 
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Southampton
    Posts
    858
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    1 Post(s)
    Further update on the light cluster, got a phone call suddenly to say that they have agreed to replace them with LED lights and the programming all at no charge, I was quick to criticise them when I felt that they weren't taking the issue seriously.
    The dealer has stepped up to the plate and it is being replaced soon.

    So hats off to both Audi and the dealer

    Gazza57
     
    1 2 0
     

  8. Re: A6 Rear light cluster ( 07) 
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Glasgow UK
    Posts
    3,416
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)
    Good for you Gaz.....nice one

    MY2008 (58) XJ X358 2.7 Tdvi Sovereign
    LWB remapped to 245bhp, Black, Ivory leather interior with black piping, 20" Alloys
    MY2007 Audi A6 2.0 Tdi SE (BRE)
    176bhpStratos Blue.Front & Rear park assist,Comms Pack High,19" RS4 alloys,Rear tints,Dipped bulbs 80W,Mainbeams & Foglights 100W,Number plate LED's,Interior LED's
     
    0 0 0
     

  9. Re: A6 Rear light cluster ( 07) 
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Clitheroe, England
    Posts
    3,307
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    11 Post(s)
    Well done Gazza, glad you got a fair outcome. Don't forget to put some pics up of your led light units.

    Did you buy from new in 2007 & stick with the dealer for servicing etc?
    The Only Way Is A6!
    A6 C7 Facelift Avant | Daytona Grey | S-Line Black Edition | 2016 | 3.0BiTDI 320ps | Tech Pack | Lighting Pack | Parking Pack | All LED Headlights | Sports suspension Heated Steering Wheel | Kessel a Run in under 10 parsecs
     
    0 0 0
     

  10. A6 Rear light cluster ( 07) 
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Essex
    Posts
    988
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quoted
    1 Post(s)
    Good outcome mate.

    But....the pre-facelift LED clusters mist up too. :-(
     
    1 0 0
     

Page 12 of 42 FirstFirst ... 2101112131422 ... LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Rear Light Cluster
    By algarve in forum Golf MK7 - 2013 - 2019
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 19-04-2013, 06:52 PM
  2. Replies: 7
    Last Post: 11-08-2012, 10:13 AM
  3. A6 Rear light cluster
    By JimC64 in forum A6 - S6 - RS6 - - Archive Topics
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 12-03-2009, 08:54 PM
  4. Question Rear Light Cluster
    By mdjsa3 in forum Audi A3 - Archive Topics
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 19-09-2008, 10:53 AM
  5. rear light cluster
    By glen poole in forum Passat - B5 Forum - 1997 -2005
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 22-06-2008, 06:47 PM
Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Posting Permissions
  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  


 



  


Disclaimer: VW Audi Forum is an "independant enthusiast website", administered in line with guidelines supplied by VAG in the UK, and is in no way related to any of the Worldwide Volkswagen,Audi,Seat,Skoda,Bentley,Bugatti,Porsche or Lamborghini group of Companies. For official up to date information on any of there vehicles, please visit the official websites. Any comments made throughout this website, are the views of the respective poster, and in no way represent the views of the VW Audi Forum Administration, or the worldwide Volkswagen & Audi Group of companies.


VW Audi Forum do not vet and are not responsible for any information which is posted in this forum. All content is viewed and used by you at your own risk and we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of any of the information.


Copyright: Certain "words", "phrases" and "Images" used on this website by the Administration are "Copyright" of Volkswagen GB, Volkswagen AG (Germany), Audi GB, Audi AG (Germany), Volkswagen Motorsport GB, Volkswagen Motorsport AG (Germany), Audi Motorsport AG (Germany), Volkswagen Racing GB, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche and Lamborghini. No image can be replicated by anyone WITHOUT the relevant Companies written permission.


All trademarks and copyrights remain property of their respective owners.

No part of the VW Audi Forum website or forum may be reproduced without written permission from the site administration


PLEASE NOTE - PERSONAL ABUSE, ABUSE AGAINST THIS OR ANY OTHER WEBSITE OR ANY COMPANY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. OFFENDERS WILL BE MODERATED OR EVEN BANNED.


This website and forum are best viewed at a minimum resolution of 1024 by 768.



  



- VW AUDI Forum - The #1 Volkswagen (VW) Group Forum - Volkswagen (VW) - Audi - Seat - Skoda - Bentley - Bugatti - Lamborghini - Porsche - Scania - MAN - Ducatti - VW Audi Forum -


- www.vwaudiforum.co.uk - www.vwaudiforum.co.uk -