RESOLVED: A6 Rear light cluster ( 07)

**JimC64** · 31-08-2016,10:44 AM

Originally Posted by EssexGonzo

I was behind a misty lighted C6 this morning. A black 2.7tdi with reg plate beginning T1 ... if you're reading. Resisted the urge to jump out and spread the word.

Ahh Gonzo, you're a better man than me, I woulda jumped out and gave them the spiel to assist them with clear brake lights moving forward, so to speak...lol
Nice to see a few have picked this up though and applied the fix, haven't seen many in a while now

Jim

**swalker** · 05-12-2016,08:00 PM

I too had the watery tail lights, i have been able to cure the problem without the need to drill holes.

the watre has to be getting in somewhere and mine only watered up after rain or a wash, therefore for me it was ingress more than condesation. reading all these posts I had resigned to the fact it was separation of the lens to the back of the light.
However i noted the grey gasket was damp when i pulled the light to drill the holes, not being keen on this fix as it exposes the contacts to humidity i though i would try one last thing.
This was a couple of months ago and i have seen some bad weather since and not one misty lens, the cure, remove the grey gasket a good dollop of Vaseline around it and re-insert...

worked for me, worth a try before getting the drill out...

**Brycie** · 17-12-2016,11:34 PM

The other day I lost all bulbs in the off side rear cluster. It was the day after I gave it a good jet wash, but that's the first time the problem has occurred since drilling the holes. I may try the Vaseline round the edge of the grey plug as a double precaution.

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**swalker** · 10-05-2017,01:15 PM

Bit of an update, i had to split the light again for a blown bulb and the water returned.
I removed the lights and dried them out over the good weather. this time when the grey gasket was removed i noted it was very flat here and there so i left them out (same as drilling holes?!?!).
I have ordered 4mm rubber cord to replace them with. I was also thinking of inserting a bag of desiccant when i put them back together..

the worry is if there is not enough give in the rubber will the units close?

**polvertum** · 27-01-2018,05:58 PM

I cant see pics. I`m registered on forum. Can anyone help me, how to see pics to drill holes. I have A6 2006 with led`s, tried everything, and no luck. Drill is my last hope. :-(

**swalker** · 27-01-2018,08:46 PM

No need to drill I simply removed the foam gasket dried lights in sun for an hour or 2 been fine since...

I never bothered with the rubber as removing the foam seems to have done the trick.

**polvertum** · 28-01-2018,08:17 AM

Thank you. I'll try that.

**polvertum** · 31-01-2018,07:16 PM

Yeterday i removed gaskets from clusters and dried them out. This morning i checked them, they still clear! Is it possible? I worked so hard to seal them up, but moisture was always return next morning. When i will to wash my car with pressure washer, would water go inside the cluster? Now its totally opened.

**Ryan M** · 31-01-2018,11:26 PM

Hey guys, I'm wondering what foam gasket you're on about exactly. Would you be able to take a picture for me please to show exactly what you removed and dried. I've unfortunately got the problem on both clusters as when changing my bulbs I had to drain the water and dry them thoroughly but unfortunately it's came back.

Regarding the drill photo, I'll post it below:

**polvertum** · 01-02-2018,12:03 AM

Gasket is between cover, where are bulbs, and rest of housing. I dried clusters after removing the cover with bulbs.

Sorry, cant send you picture. I put them tougether and monted it back on car.

Only thing is, what happens when it rains, or when i wash car with pressure washer? For now, moisture/fogging is gone. :-P