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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: AlexKid on 04 September 2008, 18:50

Title: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: AlexKid on 04 September 2008, 18:50
Hi all.

I have a 2.0 MK4 recently purchased.  As we've had a lot of rain lately I've started noticing condensation building up in the side of my rear driver's light.  There's a small amount of water accumulating in the bottom too.  Is there any way I can reseal the unit or does it mean getting a new light?  How can I check to find where the water is getting in?

Many thanks.

Alex.
Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: Rhyso on 04 September 2008, 18:52
check the plastic cover on the rear of the headlight

might be best to remove the headlight and have a look at the seals  - means removing the bumper which is a 15 minute job and very easy  :smiley:
Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: AlexKid on 04 September 2008, 18:54
You're talking to a proper Golf newbie.  I have no idea how to do that.  The light seems okay in general must just be a small hole somewhere.  What do I seal it with?
Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: Rhyso on 04 September 2008, 18:55
You're talking to a proper Golf newbie.  I have no idea how to do that.  The light seems okay in general must just be a small hole somewhere.  What do I seal it with?

not sure mate as i've not experienced it myself  :undecided:

remove bumper is very simple
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/122899.aspx
Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: AlexKid on 04 September 2008, 18:58
Cheers but it's the light at the back.
Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: Rhyso on 04 September 2008, 19:01
doh - mis read the topic title  :embarassed:

try this one
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/37798.aspx

no need to remove bumper

and its possibly the gasket on the light - couple of quid from the stealers
Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: AlexKid on 04 September 2008, 19:08
Stealers means dealer?  haha told ya in new here!

The only term I'm clued up in is Halfrauds!
Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: AlexKid on 04 September 2008, 19:10
Okay I'll have a ganders will get a gasket anyway it's all it can be.  Is the gasket easy to change?  I assume that means taking the actual light apart?
Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: Rhyso on 04 September 2008, 19:10
Stealers means dealer?  haha told ya in new here!

The only term I'm clued up in is Halfrauds!

lol - yeah dealers = stealers  :wink:

Okay I'll have a ganders will get a gasket anyway it's all it can be.  Is the gasket easy to change?  I assume that means taking the actual light apart?

no need to take the light apart - the gasket sits on the rear of the housing  :smiley:
Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: AlexKid on 05 September 2008, 06:31
Thanks very much I'll let you know how I get on with my first mod  :grin:

Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: richw911 on 05 September 2008, 07:53
Thanks very much I'll let you know how I get on with my first mod  :grin:



We have load more for you when your done......  :laugh:
Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: GAZ 5570 on 05 September 2008, 13:23
I have a seal here you can have for the price of postage!

Its been sat on my desk at work for 2 1/2 years :grin:
Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: AlexKid on 05 September 2008, 15:19
Is it for the driver's side?  Paypal?
Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: GAZ 5570 on 05 September 2008, 16:21
The foam seal is reversible - fits both sides :smiley:

PMed :wink:
Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: AlexKid on 05 September 2008, 18:31
Haven't got a message???
Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: T_J_G on 05 September 2008, 18:32
Think Gaz needs 10 to PM so not sure how he has managed to PM you?! :undecided:
Title: Re: Water getting in rear driver's light
Post by: GAZ 5570 on 06 September 2008, 12:50
Tried to PM for an hour! nobody told me you need ten posts :angry:

Will go and waffle for a bit - that should sort the post count out :grin: