Water leak from third brake light

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Jan 13, 2013 | 07:11 PM

hmustang

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From: Kansas side of the greater KC area

Water leak from third brake light

Well with the rain in my area the last couple of days I notiiced I have the dreaded leak from the third brake light gasket going bad.

Jan 13, 2013 | 07:19 PM

Bluejay

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Just get a tube of clear silicone sealant, seal it off. Works perfectly.

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Jan 13, 2013 | 07:51 PM

jmfox3

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Buy a new one. Cheap, easy, and the gasket is improved on the new light.

Jan 13, 2013 | 09:59 PM

kitchenboy

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I went with the new light. Something about siliconing it down seems like a rig to me. Even if it works what a pain if a bulb goes out.

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