APC tails condensation problem fixed

[coopj40]

I had problems with condensation in my APC gen II tailights. Called APC no help said I should return to place I purchaced from.[xx(] Well to make a long story short after getting the run around I decided to fix them my self. After removing the offending tailight I drilled a 1/8 hole in the backside of the light near the top. Also on the side under the reflector so it will not be seen. I reinstalled the light and checked to see if you can see the hole I can`t. Well the light has been on for about three weeks now and the condensation has cleared up and not returned.[?]

[CREWZIN]

Coop,

I've since sold the lights, but I did the same thing about a year ago. APC did send me a replacement set of lights and said they had fixed the problems (melting lenses, condesation) but I took no chances and put extra holes (2 in the back of each bulb) and had no problems after that.

[Gear_Head]

Cruzin is right vent holes should work. If you looked at the back of the new aftermarket back up light assy, (YBC I think) you will find a vent nipple with a small piece of vacum line on it. Thats how they keep them from fogging up.......

[Ian-PT-GT]

I have the same broblem with one of my factory tail lamps... I talked to the regional manager... No waranty repair for condensation!!!

I guess I will do this fix myself and get it over.

[CREWZIN]

Ian,

Here's what I did. I took a drinking straw and cut a few pieces along the length of the straw about half inch in length. I then drilled holes in the back of the taillights the same diamiter as the straw. I glued the small pieces of straw into the holes so air could get in and out but water would have a hard time getting in, in case water happen to spash up inside the fender. I put two of these hole/straws in the area around each bulb.

[Hooligan]

Sounds like some good "fixes" !!