derek97

CL members,

I rarely post questions unless I am stumped or just plain frustrated. Well.....I'm frustrated.

FYI, I did exhaust the "search" tool and the "lighting" section without any help.

Cutting to the chase, I have upgraded to the LEDS for the rear license plate bulbs and one of the lenses is fogged.

I have removed, detailed and placed foam inside the exterior trunk garnish that the lenses sit in.

However, same thing, this one lens keeps fogging up with moisture / white residue (car wash?)

Now, granted, its a 1998 and the foam around the lens base is pretty flat...if this is the culprit of allowing moisture / car wash suds in.....in lieu of purchasing new ones (if possible) what can I use to reseal?

I have attached pics of fogged lens and the trunk garnish. Is the gap between the garnish and the trunk allowing moisture and suds in? It had a gap prior to me placing foam inside the garnish anyway.

Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

just replace the plastic lens

SPRTNYDSN

iTrader: (2)

get the LED built in lens on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-CREE-LED-License-Plate-Lamp-Light-ES300-IS300-IS200-GS300-GS430-RX330-350-/161284176179?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item258d493933&vxp=mtr

Lukas99GS

I have the eBay ones, but can't get them in,two of the screws for the trunk bar just spin and won't come out, you could have them.

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

great find...

JJaySilver

Don't you have to remove the trunk panel cover out the way and remove/install from there?

SPRTNYDSN

iTrader: (2)

this is the IS Forum section but same method to remove the trunk liner.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...lid-liner.html

derek97

I appreciate everyone's feedback and input.

I will most likely opt to purchase new ones with the built-ins.

Come on Spring season.....

Lukas99GS

You remove the trunk liner, but then the part with the lights and key hole needs to come off the trunk to remove the old housings, there's four screws. Two of mine would just spin in place and couldn't move the nuts off so I just gave up lol

DosyBoy

iTrader: (1)

Yep, I have those ebay ones, have had them for years no condensation or anything, takes like 5-10 minutes to install, very easy, plug and play, u have to remove the trunk keyhole piece also, that's what holds them in..

derek97

Lukas99GS, I'm interested in taking them off of your hands, would you please reply or PM me? Thank you

Lukas99GS

Sure, you'll have to pay for shipping or whatever, I'm not sure how to set that up though.

GSGenesis

Mean time stuff some cotton inside around it, bet that'll work

JJaySilver

I just ordered the LEDs, and its on its way. I'm hoping all goes well now that I know about the extra removal. Can't wait to have them as bright and white as the late model Lexus.

sakataj

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dont buy those, they suck even worse than the OEM ones.... i bought those, the JDM Alteeza or USDM IS ones and they all suck. but those haze really quick