Reversing light condensation......

m2n · 18th January 2019, 18:35

Any suggestions why my number plate lights keep condensating. I have checked the seals and they are both intact. Every couple months I have to take off both lenses to dry them out.

LeRich · 18th January 2019, 19:27

You have a leak somewhere, and it's most likely the light seals if water is collecting in the cluster itself. The light cluster itself could be separating (lense from the body) but that's not common.

I had the same issue a few weeks ago. Removed the cluster and found the join in the seal had come apart. Stapled it together, cleaned up the mating surfaces and popped it all back together with a thin smear of silicone. No issues since so far.

m2n · 18th January 2019, 19:40

[QUOTE=LeRich;2703617]You have a leak somewhere, and it's most likely the light seals if water is collecting in the cluster itself. The light cluster itself could be separating (lense from the body) but that's not common.

I had the same issue a few weeks ago. Removed the cluster and found the join in the seal had come apart. Stapled it together, cleaned up the mating surfaces and popped it all back together with a thin smear of silicone. No issues since so far.[/QUOTE

Same is happening to both number plate clusters so will have to check both seals.

LeRich · 18th January 2019, 19:44

If you're getting water ingress, lift out the boot carpet and spare wheel well. Also reach up behind the lining carpets and feel the inside of the wings. You may find these areas are also a bit damp.

Mine were, so I ran a microfibre cloth around to mop up and left an electric fan heater in the boot for a couple of hours with the lid slightly propped open to dry and ventilate. Dry as a bone now (well, last time I checked anyway...!)

m2n · 18th January 2019, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeRich

You have a leak somewhere, and it's most likely the light seals if water is collecting in the cluster itself. The light cluster itself could be separating (lense from the body) but that's not common.

I had the same issue a few weeks ago. Removed the cluster and found the join in the seal had come apart. Stapled it together, cleaned up the mating surfaces and popped it all back together with a thin smear of silicone. No issues since so far.

Need my head examined !!! meant to say number plate lights !!!! condensating........

18th January 2019, 18:35	#1
m2n Gets stuck in Rover 75 2004 Contemporary SE 2.5 Auto Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Preston Posts: 513 Thanks: 67 Thanked 56 Times in 46 Posts	Number Plate light condensation...... Any suggestions why my number plate lights keep condensating. I have checked the seals and they are both intact. Every couple months I have to take off both lenses to dry them out. __________________ To have and not need, than need and not have. Eve was born on: Tuesday 14th September 2004 @ 07.54.23 Date of first Registration: Friday 24th September 2004 She was the: 103,715th 75 to run off production line, out of 112,381 She was the: 382nd 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary SE to be made out of 686 She was the: 1,415th 75 in Firefrost Red (code CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75's Last edited by m2n; 18th January 2019 at 20:06..

18th January 2019, 19:27	#2
LeRich Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Cont SE 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 215 Thanked 232 Times in 178 Posts	You have a leak somewhere, and it's most likely the light seals if water is collecting in the cluster itself. The light cluster itself could be separating (lense from the body) but that's not common. I had the same issue a few weeks ago. Removed the cluster and found the join in the seal had come apart. Stapled it together, cleaned up the mating surfaces and popped it all back together with a thin smear of silicone. No issues since so far. __________________ Rover 75 1.8T Contemporary SE Auto Starlight Silver MBB

18th January 2019, 19:40	#3
m2n Gets stuck in Rover 75 2004 Contemporary SE 2.5 Auto Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Preston Posts: 513 Thanks: 67 Thanked 56 Times in 46 Posts	[QUOTE=LeRich;2703617]You have a leak somewhere, and it's most likely the light seals if water is collecting in the cluster itself. The light cluster itself could be separating (lense from the body) but that's not common. I had the same issue a few weeks ago. Removed the cluster and found the join in the seal had come apart. Stapled it together, cleaned up the mating surfaces and popped it all back together with a thin smear of silicone. No issues since so far.[/QUOTE Same is happening to both number plate clusters so will have to check both seals. __________________ To have and not need, than need and not have. Eve was born on: Tuesday 14th September 2004 @ 07.54.23 Date of first Registration: Friday 24th September 2004 She was the: 103,715th 75 to run off production line, out of 112,381 She was the: 382nd 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary SE to be made out of 686 She was the: 1,415th 75 in Firefrost Red (code CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75's

18th January 2019, 19:44	#4
LeRich Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Cont SE 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 215 Thanked 232 Times in 178 Posts	If you're getting water ingress, lift out the boot carpet and spare wheel well. Also reach up behind the lining carpets and feel the inside of the wings. You may find these areas are also a bit damp. Mine were, so I ran a microfibre cloth around to mop up and left an electric fan heater in the boot for a couple of hours with the lid slightly propped open to dry and ventilate. Dry as a bone now (well, last time I checked anyway...!) __________________ Rover 75 1.8T Contemporary SE Auto Starlight Silver MBB