Water getting in rear driver's light

[AlexKid]

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.

[Rhyso]

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 

[AlexKid]

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?

[Rhyso]

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 

remove bumper is very simple
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/122899.aspx

[AlexKid]

Cheers but it's the light at the back.

[Rhyso]

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

[AlexKid]

Stealers means dealer?  haha told ya in new here!

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

[AlexKid]

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?

[Rhyso]

Stealers means dealer?  haha told ya in new here!

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

lol - yeah dealers = stealers  

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 

[AlexKid]

Thanks very much I'll let you know how I get on with my first mod