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Anyone else have their taillights begin to crack on an '02?

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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 05:42 AM
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Anyone else have their taillights begin to crack on an '02?

I have had my car for less than a month and the taillights are beginning to crack near where they line up with the trunklid. Very weird.

I went back to the dealer and the service manager said he needs the manufacturer rep look at the lights before he can do anything. Anybody ever deal with the Rep before? what was the outcome?

thx.
Old Jul 24, 2002 | 06:26 AM
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Re: Anyone else have their taillights begin to crack on an '02?

WTF is up with that? Got any pics?

Originally posted by Winston Smith
I have had my car for less than a month and the taillights are beginning to crack near where they line up with the trunklid. Very weird.

I went back to the dealer and the service manager said he needs the manufacturer rep look at the lights before he can do anything. Anybody ever deal with the Rep before? what was the outcome?

thx.
Old Jul 24, 2002 | 06:54 AM
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I think

they were cracked from day one and its now getting worse. There is nothing about the mounting which would crack them. They tighten down to a stopping point, so that shouldnt be an issue.. but when putting them in, if you dont let the sealant get out of the way (slowly), you could easily push them too hard and crack them. wouldnt be the first time the factory did something *like* this.
Old Jul 24, 2002 | 07:16 AM
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Re: Anyone else have their taillights begin to crack on an '02?

Originally posted by Winston Smith
I have had my car for less than a month and the taillights are beginning to crack near where they line up with the trunklid. Very weird.

I went back to the dealer and the service manager said he needs the manufacturer rep look at the lights before he can do anything. Anybody ever deal with the Rep before? what was the outcome?

thx.
My tail light is cracked in my 2K1, but it looks as if it's from a rock or something. Probably not some kind of defect, just normal wear and tear. New one is on the way.
Old Jul 24, 2002 | 10:45 AM
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I will see if I can some pictures up soon

I need to get a new battery for the camera
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