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Old 06-08-2010, 08:01 AM
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Default Tail light condensation problem

Hello again All.....Ever since I have had my Sporty, I have had a problem with condensation getting inside the tail light assembly and blowing my brake and tail light out, also it corrodes the inside of where the bulb plugs in. Any suggestions on how to stop this from happening? Did they not put a vent hole in the 2006 models? Help please. Thanks in advance.
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Put Di-eletric grease in the bulb socket/connection.
 
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Originally Posted by WVHogRider
Put Di-eletric grease in the bulb socket/connection.
+1, Also you could put one of those little silica packs that soak up moisture in there.
Or better yet chop the fender and loose the whole taillight completly.
 
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Originally Posted by WVHogRider
Put Di-eletric grease in the bulb socket/connection.
Originally Posted by HOTLAP
+1, Also you could put one of those little silica packs that soak up moisture in there.
Or better yet chop the fender and loose the whole taillight completly.
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Thanks, I appreciate the advice. I like the chopping of the fender thing, went and looked at your pics, never even thought of just doing away with the whole thing. I'll give the grease and silica packs a try. Thanks again everyone. Damn....I love this site.
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