997.2 Rear light water/condensation

[jackliebling]

Dear All,

My 2009 997.2 has quite heavy condensation (large water bubbles) in both rear lights.

Anyone else got this in this weather?

I just tried to remove the light cluster to dry it out in the warm, but I notice the screw has got a tamper proof cover which will indicate that I have fiddled with it. I have the Porsche extended warrantee and don't want to invalidate it.

I was told by Porsche that the extended warrantee doesn't cover condensation in lights... Do you think I am safe to remove the cluster?

Best
Jack

[Martian O]

I remember being at the Porsche Experience Centre this time last year, and every 997.2 had condensation in the LED rear lights!

Surely this must be a warranty issue.

[monstro]

Hi there

I had this problem with mine and I took them of the car several times to try and cure it, they come off very easy - just 2 screws, and remove the wiring socket.

The first time I dried them out with a hair dryer and put them back on the car - the condensation soon retuned.

The second time I took the apart and placed bags of silica inside, again the problem came back.

The third time, I decided to ventilate them, and removed some circular plastic insulation stickers you will find on the rear, and additionally opened up a few more holes in the rear of the casing. That was over a year ago and the condensation has never come back since, regardless of the weather - and my car lives outside.

[Trev450]

Pretty common problem this time of year. Mine condensate regularly as do the front fogs. I've even had condensation in th headlights on rare occasions.

[Helicopter123]

I noticed this on my 2010 997.2.

Swapped out under warranty for new units both sides with no quibbles by my local OPC.

Apparently it's a common issue.