Condensation in DB9 rear light unit
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Hi Everyone!
My DB9 has just developed a bout of condensation in the near side clear rear light unit. Searching through previous posts, it appears that there maybe a fix by removing the unit and drilling a couple of holes and then blowing the condensation out and then re-sealing. I would be very greatful for any advice from anyone who has done this, such as where exactly the holes are drilled, also what size holes? Also is removing the carpet trim to gain access a straight forward procedure?
Any advice much appreciated
My DB9 has just developed a bout of condensation in the near side clear rear light unit. Searching through previous posts, it appears that there maybe a fix by removing the unit and drilling a couple of holes and then blowing the condensation out and then re-sealing. I would be very greatful for any advice from anyone who has done this, such as where exactly the holes are drilled, also what size holes? Also is removing the carpet trim to gain access a straight forward procedure?
Any advice much appreciated
There might be a few people that have done this themsleves, so hopefully they will come along and give you the assistance that you need to do it yourself.
I had the same problem with 2 sets of clear lights (V8V) as they were under warranty, the factory asked them to do the "fix" (drill the holes etc), which didn't work, so I got a new set. Then 6 moths later it happened again, so had them swapped out again. Hopefully they will stay ok for a lot longer this time.
I had the same problem with 2 sets of clear lights (V8V) as they were under warranty, the factory asked them to do the "fix" (drill the holes etc), which didn't work, so I got a new set. Then 6 moths later it happened again, so had them swapped out again. Hopefully they will stay ok for a lot longer this time.
trosley said:
Hi Everyone!
My DB9 has just developed a bout of condensation in the near side clear rear light unit. Searching through previous posts, it appears that there maybe a fix by removing the unit and drilling a couple of holes and then blowing the condensation out and then re-sealing. I would be very greatful for any advice from anyone who has done this, such as where exactly the holes are drilled, also what size holes? Also is removing the carpet trim to gain access a straight forward procedure?
Any advice much appreciated
If you send me a PM with your email address, I will send you the service bulletin with the instructions.My DB9 has just developed a bout of condensation in the near side clear rear light unit. Searching through previous posts, it appears that there maybe a fix by removing the unit and drilling a couple of holes and then blowing the condensation out and then re-sealing. I would be very greatful for any advice from anyone who has done this, such as where exactly the holes are drilled, also what size holes? Also is removing the carpet trim to gain access a straight forward procedure?
Any advice much appreciated
Drilling holes will not fix the issue measly mask the effects of a seal that's on its way out. Only proper fix is to reseal
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
The AM fix is slightly quicker to do....
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
The AM fix is slightly quicker to do....
Edited by ds2000 on Saturday 12th March 09:48
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