tzrider Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hey everyone...I recently purchased a 2000 Outback Limited...great car but the "running lights" on the rear hatch (just below the reverse lights) get filled with water after a rain, car wash, etc. When I open the hatch afterwards, water literally drains from the sockets that hold the bulbs. I haven't disassembled the hatch yet to suss out the problem. Before I do, any suggestions to remedy this? I've been told that it's a common problem on these cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Do a search here, its common. Usually the seals on the tail lights are tired and need to be repaired ( I dont know how off hand). nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltik Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Same problem here on my '02 legacy. Annoying as hell getting a shower when opening the hatch. Let me know what works for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 SO no one knows how to use the search? http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=84455&page=2&highlight=water+tail+lights nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadwick35/04 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hey everyone...I recently purchased a 2000 Outback Limited...great car but the "running lights" on the rear hatch (just below the reverse lights) get filled with water after a rain, car wash, etc. When I open the hatch afterwards, water literally drains from the sockets that hold the bulbs. I haven't disassembled the hatch yet to suss out the problem. Before I do, any suggestions to remedy this? I've been told that it's a common problem on these cars. Yup a common problem from the dealer I worked at I seen this, what happens is the rear finishing lens needs to be replaced which is the whole unit there really is no other fix, you could try other methods but I assure you it will probably not hold for to lang man, so save yourself the hastle and just replace it okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Yup a common problem from the dealer I worked at I seen this, what happens is the rear finishing lens needs to be replaced which is the whole unit there really is no other fix, you could try other methods but I assure you it will probably not hold for to lang man, so save yourself the hastle and just replace it okay. Completely bad advice, sorry! I just repaired mine. Remove the housing. Clean/remove all the old seal. Clean the body around the contacting surfaces. I used 3/8" windowweld butyl sealant. Cost was $13 for a box that did 4+ tail lights. My daugthers were leaking as well. All dry now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I used 3/8" windowweld butyl sealant. Sounds interesting, Qman. Tell us about it--where did you find it? Is windowweld the trade name? Is it self-adhesive? Is it channel shaped or round or flat? Wonder if it would seal that red plastic watertank on the trunklid of my son's '92 Legacy sedan! :-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadwick35/04 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Completely bad advice, sorry! I just repaired mine. Remove the housing. Clean/remove all the old seal. Clean the body around the contacting surfaces. I used 3/8" windowweld butyl sealant. Cost was $13 for a box that did 4+ tail lights. My daugthers were leaking as well. All dry now!! I can not say that what I said was bad advice man, hey I call the shots as I see it, its up to the person as what they want to do its not like they have to do this, not all repairs may work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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