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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 09:41 AM
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Clear Corner Lense Leaking

I can't keep my right rear clear corner lens from leaking every time it rains. I always see condensation in it and it's driving me crazy. I've had Courtesy Nissan replace it and this one is doing the same thing. The bulb assembly is tightly screwed in, so I don't know where the water is coming from. I've noticed that this is the only lense that fits loosely, the other 3 corners tightly fit into place.

Any advice??? Anyone else ordered clear lenses from Courtesy Nissan?

Old Apr 12, 2002 | 10:08 AM
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the best thing to do is take it out. put it in the oven to a low temp and let the condensation evaporate. then pick up some clear silicone from any auto parts store and put it between the lines of the lens all along it. i would take the others out and do the same if youve got time. i didnt get mine from courtesy but knowing that clear lenses arent made with great quality, i did it as a precaution as have most others here.
Old Apr 12, 2002 | 11:25 AM
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Originally posted by sloppymax
the best thing to do is take it out. put it in the oven to a low temp and let the condensation evaporate. then pick up some clear silicone from any auto parts store and put it between the lines of the lens all along it. i would take the others out and do the same if youve got time. i didnt get mine from courtesy but knowing that clear lenses arent made with great quality, i did it as a precaution as have most others here.
Well, here's the thing. I used hot glue previously and that didn't fix the problem. I put a small amount all around the outside edges thinking it would fix the problem. The same amount of water still leaked in every time it rained. That's why I asked for a replacement from Courtesy Nissan. When I installed the new one, I noticed that it does the same thing. I guess I'll try the silicone, but I have a feeling it won't work either.
Old Apr 12, 2002 | 11:39 AM
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Clear Automotive fixes this problem 100%.
Old Apr 12, 2002 | 02:46 PM
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Read the How-To thread above to fix the problem.
Old Apr 12, 2002 | 06:30 PM
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Thats odd.My right clear has the same thing and two other people I know with them both have the same prob. but on the right rear only.All the others are fine.Time to slop on some silicone.
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