JLeffler

I'm familiar with the headlight condensation. But taillight condensation? The driver side taillight, the one on the lift gate is fogged up and has condensation. Never noticed it before. 05 330 with 82k. Any thoughts? Couldn't find anything on quick search.

neelnaik

I have the same problem. In fact, it's the same lamp housing. I have 106k on my 04 and it's had that problem for a long time. Within the last year, it's actually gotten to the point that the bottom fills with a little bit of water whenever it rains. I just open the lift gate and let it drain for a minute after it rains. However, since there isn't any bulbs at the bottom of that housing, I am not really too concerned about it. I have looked into getting a replacement housing, which is the only way to really fix it, and they are anywhere from $80-$100.

JLeffler

So that makes sense..... I had the lift open for about thirty minutes while we loaded for our trip and when I closed it, the light seemed clear again. I hadn't even seen your post until now. Guess I won't worry about it since it doesn't really pose a problem. Thanks

neelnaik

No problem! The only minor issue that can happen, if it gets to the point that the light fills with water, is that it seems to bring contaminants with it. Over the years this has caused the bottom of that housing to be covered in dirt, but it's just a minor aesthetics thing. To me, it's not worth replacing it unless it starts causing problems with the bulbs.

JLeffler

Typically it's so dry here that's not a problem. I think it came from the power wash at the dealership the other day.

neelnaik

Probably so. Here in Oklahoma we get all sorts of crazy weather. Torrential downpours are common and often. Heck, we just had snow a couple days ago and it's May. Even during the middle of winter, we get snow maybe once or twice.