Fogged Tail Lamp

[cipher93]

Recently I noticed condensation on my driver's side tail lamp in the part that has the brake light and reverse light areas. The moisture appears to be between the lens itself and the plastic, so I can't wipe it up or clean it that I can think of. I need to know if there is any alternative to replacing my tail lamp I can't think of. The light out of it doesn't seem greatly reduced but it's annoying.

[gold94corolla]

The water got inside and now it is evaporating onto the lens. Are there cracks or any ways for water to enter? You should take off the light and try to get the water out and dry it. Then apply clear silicone all around the edges if there are no cracks. but OEM lights shouldn't get water inside. Unless yours is aftermarket.

[cipher93]

Originally Posted by gold94corolla

The water got inside and now it is evaporating onto the lens. Are there cracks or any ways for water to enter? You should take off the light and try to get the water out and dry it. Then apply clear silicone all around the edges if there are no cracks. but OEM lights shouldn't get water inside. Unless yours is aftermarket.

No cracks in it, no water in it, everything is dry when I take the lights out... the moisture is between the lens itself and the outer plastic. I am not sure if they are OEM or an equivalent replacement. It was in an accident before we bought it so I don't know for sure if it is the original part from the factory. The effect is similar to what you see in headlights with moisture in it...

EDIT: The light's fitment is not quite as tight as the other tail lamp's... I'm not sure if the light housing itself may be slightly warped or if the body is slightly out of alignment. the little blue plastic trim piece below it is dented though so I figure the former.