Water in rear lights

[XLR Motorsport]

I know this is a topic which has reared its ugly head numerous times in the past, but this is more about asking some advice please.

I took delivery of my first AM in the form of a V8V on Wednesday from the General Manager at Lancaster Sevenoaks (the two hour comprehensive handover was the best I've ever had!). But...I pointed out that the nearside rear light had quite a build up of condensation in it. I was told to keep an eye on it and if it doesn't dry out to bring it back.

Having spent nearly an hour researching this topic, it appears they don't just dry out (apparently there was a service bulletin on this originally?). Then, yesterday, giving the car a quick once over, I noticed the offside rear unit started misting up a little bit.

Your advice on what to do would be immensely appreciated.

[R129 300SL]

Back to dealer. New ones under warranty.

[Big Ry]

Standard issue unfortunately.............I wouldn't mess about, just get it done under warranty now as it won't magically heal itself

[bomberh]

I had clear lights fitted to MY07 V8V. The condensation appeared, and quite badly after about a couple months. Had them replaced under warranty. The next set lasted a bit longer, 8 months, and quite bad water dripping inside the lights. Replaced under warranty. My present set have a little condensation occiaisonally, but not to the extent of the last two sets, but it does dissappear. So, I'll leave it for now. If it gets really bad like my first two sets, then they will need replacing.

However, like the others, get your car back to the dealer and ask for them to be replaced.

[dbs2000]

These lights are the gift that keep giving. It is pretty pathetic that AM didn't resolve the issue with these, over the short 15 year period the lights were in service.

[XLR Motorsport]

Thank you good people. The dealer are straight on it but they can't really quibble as I only picked it up 48 hours ago.

dbs2000 said:

These lights are the gift that keep giving. It is pretty pathetic that AM didn't resolve the issue with these, over the short 15 year period the lights were in service.

I'm quite surprised they never have resolved it because this must have cost AM a fair few £££ over the years. I guarantee I'll be fighting to have them replaced under warranty if it happens again though.

[chesby]

Just imagine how frantic the bidding will be at the Aston Martin Works Auction in 20 years time when a clear set of rear lights for an early 2000s Vantage is on the block.

[XLR Motorsport]

If that's the case I might ask for my old ones back and stick them in the airing cupboard. They should dry out over the course of 20 years...shouldn't they?

[Cold]

My ten year old red ones are fine thanks for asking.

[XLR Motorsport]

Cold said:

My ten year old red ones are fine thanks for asking.

You mean those dark red ones where you can't see the fish swimming round inside them

[Cold]

They're red fish too, just in case...

[ALDV]

Wow... here and sixspeed are both having problems on the clear lights...perhaps if someone polled what years and models are the problems and gave AM they would do something?
Facts are better than threats to AM I would believe...
Fish---Funny!😂

[XLR Motorsport]

MY2010 here.

[GingerMunky]

I would get them replaced or the wiring can become corroded.