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Anybody else notice that when it rains, water gets into the taillight housing? I was switching out my turn signal bulbs for LEDs found on Amazon and when I opened up the taillight housing, there were drops of water inside the housing. Should I be concerned?
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I noticed a bit of condensation inside the driver side turn signal lens as well, it seemed to go away though.
 

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Beads of condensation are normal, and happens because the inside of the housing is hot (due to incandescent bulbs) and moisture outside. Some headlights/taillights have a small atmospheric vent (looks like a semi-porous rubber seal hole thing) to try and ensure this doesn't happen.

If you see an actual puddle of water as below, that's definitely cause for concern, as you've likely cracked the lens or seal somewhere.
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Beads of condensation are normal, and happens because the inside of the housing is hot (due to incandescent bulbs) and moisture outside. Some headlights/taillights have a small atmospheric vent (looks like a semi-porous rubber seal hole thing) to try and ensure this doesn't happen.

If you see an actual puddle of water as below, that's definitely cause for concern, as you've likely cracked the lens or seal somewhere.
Honda Civic 10th gen Leaky Taillight Housing condensation-3
Nah.... This guy just didnt change his blinker fluid correctly
 

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SO long as it isnt flooded with water and its only beads, its fine. It's just the condensation forming on the lense.
 


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I don't think it's just condensation. There is dirt in there as well. I'm guessing the taillights leak from up top. The water from the rear of the car all flows downwards and some end up in the taillight.
 

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I don't think it's just condensation. There is dirt in there as well. I'm guessing the taillights leak from up top. The water from the rear of the car all flows downwards and some end up in the taillight.
Shouldnt be getting in there with dirt.. Should be condensation as stated before.. Keep an eye on it
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