GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

Sonar LED TAIL LIGHTS MOISTURE!!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-12-10, 09:58 PM
  #1  
Bigxdaddy
Rookie
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Bigxdaddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: ca
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Angry Sonar LED TAIL LIGHTS MOISTURE!!!!

Hey guys so i have had these sonar led tail lights on my 2gs for about 5 months and since the weather has been pretty cold lately for LA i have notice a build up of moisture in the tail light. i know theres probably a solution somewhere on this forum however i couldn't find any. Basically i would like to know if you guys have any solutions or should i just buy a new set and sell them.

Thanks in advance for your time guys.
Old 03-12-10, 10:33 PM
  #2  
Mr Jokster
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (8)
 
Mr Jokster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: California
Posts: 6,466
Received 88 Likes on 80 Posts
Default

The solution you'll hear is take a hair dryer to it... at best (in my case) it will drip down to the bottom while only a bit of it will evaporate, depending on how bad. A LONG time ago in another car, my headlights did that. I took a a hairdryer and that happened. It takes a while though, but does more good than harm
Old 03-12-10, 11:16 PM
  #3  
SirBev
Pole Position
iTrader: (1)
 
SirBev's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 346
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Wax on, wax off my friend: it's going to take your patience and you praying to the sun gods or whom ever you kneel to
Old 03-13-10, 11:25 AM
  #4  
Sonic_RC
Racer
iTrader: (15)
 
Sonic_RC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: BC
Posts: 1,732
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

If there is sockets in the back you can take off. I would suggest to take them off and let in either sit in the sun all day or use a dryer so it will evaporate through the back.
Old 03-13-10, 12:45 PM
  #5  
sleeper408
Moderator
iTrader: (6)
 
sleeper408's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NorCal
Posts: 6,209
Received 16 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Use the hair dryer to evaporate all the moisture. Also, try to find out where there might be a crack or opening in between the two lenses. I would just apply some clear silicone there to seal it up and prevent more moisture from getting in.
Old 03-13-10, 06:29 PM
  #6  
Bigxdaddy
Rookie
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Bigxdaddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: ca
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks everyone will try it and go from there
Old 03-15-10, 08:47 PM
  #7  
ac921ol
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
ac921ol's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: VA
Posts: 638
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

where did you get the sonar tailights???
and how has it worked out for ya so far??
Old 03-15-10, 08:55 PM
  #8  
TopRamen
Pole Position
 
TopRamen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ca
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

yea, the rubber seal in the back or the adhesives that mount the entire assembly need to be re-sealed. its one or the other.

china product? yea, it's hit or miss with this aftermarket stuff...
Old 03-15-10, 10:04 PM
  #9  
lo_dit
Lead Lap
iTrader: (8)
 
lo_dit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 585
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

air it out as said above and try to reseal it if possible. worst off you have to take the lens apart and reseal, or buy something of more quality if it doesn't work. gl
Old 03-16-10, 12:16 AM
  #10  
angus
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (4)
 
angus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: WA
Posts: 802
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

The GS tails are pretty simple as far as tails go , you can seal them up pretty easy with some clear silicone, they don't have a bunch of complex edges like some lights.
Old 03-16-10, 06:28 AM
  #11  
lexusscturbo
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (12)
 
lexusscturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Making CA Swirl free
Posts: 3,544
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I'd dry out all the water, then seal the edges with silicone, dip the face in a tub with water and make sure no water enters the assy.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
LBCarl
ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006)
0
02-25-18 11:14 AM
AW99GS400
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
4
02-22-11 05:34 AM
GSRSRT
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
12
09-23-09 06:13 PM
ToyotaLexus
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
10
03-01-07 07:22 PM



Quick Reply: Sonar LED TAIL LIGHTS MOISTURE!!!!



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:14 PM.