My Fabia Vrs rear light clusters have developed a lot of condensation since new 7 months ago,there is a lot of water sloshing about inside. What could be causing this and would the dealer resolve this through the manufacturers warranty.

Water will normally leak into some parts of the lens if the inner holding screws inside the boot are not done up quite enough. That being the case the rubber seals on the lens don't quite seal against the bodywork and this allows some water to get in behind the light unit. It's then possible for water to enter some parts of the light unit if you are unlucky by getting past a bulb or maybe into a crack on the back of the light unit. I've seen both those things on the Fabia. You can remove the lens easily, dry it out and then refit, all without removing any panelling. Just look in your handbook and it tells you exactly how to remove the lens and replace.

I have found the cause of my wet rear light. Some so and so has whacked it with a super market trolly and left a tiny crack on the top of the lens. Mine isn't as bad as the OP but all the same at least I know where its come from now. Will only replace it if it get worse, May try sealing with something, any suggestions? SWMBO suggested nail varnish?

I have found the cause of my wet rear light. Some so and so has whacked it with a super market trolly and left a tiny crack on the top of the lens. Mine isn't as bad as the OP but all the same at least I know where its come from now. Will only replace it if it get worse, May try sealing with something, any suggestions? SWMBO suggested nail varnish?

Clear tape might be an immediate solution to water ingress though a more permanent fix would be desirable. I notice when cleaning some water does enter the 'outer' lens but drains away fairly quickly. I guess Skoda thought of this as not an issue as the British weather is well known!

I have the same problem and wonder what should be used to seal the unit to avoid water getting inside in the rainy days...

 

Any suggestions..? Silicone...?

 

Matty

Hi Guys.

Read some stories that is good to drill some tiny wholes in the light to let the water out. Thinking of doing this and the applying some glue or silicone. The wholes will be drilled in the invisible part of the light. Do you think this will sort out the problem.