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PQ · 07-31-2011, 01:34 AM

This is what I did.

The water actually was probably getting in on the corners of the lights and not on the connector more likely. I'd seal them both just in case.

ZNOLMT · 07-31-2011, 01:47 AM

Is water build-up typical of these side markers? Because I was thinking of getting these.

PQ · 07-31-2011, 02:10 AM

It's been an issue with some. But AAC has taken good care. Just a pita to have to go through. It's really easy to just run a bean of sealer on them.

GB EB · 07-31-2011, 09:13 AM

OK... I like it... but.... does it void the warranty......

I've got one being replaced under warranty right now for that exact issue...

If I can save the "pita" of sending the next one in when it fails.... It would make me happy.

(ps... maybe you should put an application in at AAC!)

mikepage0007 · 07-31-2011, 09:28 AM

i have 1 that has multiple burnouts within a month old..aac was quik to send me a warranty claim and i will send back...but i noticed that moisture got inside this 1 and within 24 hrs, led was burned out..could be a coicidnce..but i don,t believe it was...if aac can somehow fix this problem , there time spent handling these claims would dimenish...i have not really looked into where it may leak ..but might pull light today and check out, since its being returned..

*The Stig* · 07-31-2011, 09:44 AM

I think its so weird that people keep having issues with these. I've had mine for almost a year and they've been perfect.

GB EB · 07-31-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by stieger

I think its so weird that people keep having issues with these. I've had mine for almost a year and they've been perfect.

buy a lotto ticket

CyberDan · 07-31-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by stieger

I think its so weird that people keep having issues with these. I've had mine for almost a year and they've been perfect.

You're just one of the lucky ones... I'm on my third set... And I too noticed the seal around the socket as being the weak link. I plastidipped the back sides of the marker, hopefully that does the trick.

mikepage0007 · 07-31-2011, 11:49 AM

i thought i just had moisture, when removing the 1 , it had at least a spoonful of water in it.. def leaking around the seams...reason i say this ....with bulb still in i could shake /flick light assy in my hand and would get 3-4 drops from corner of light...not from bulb area...did this for 5 minutes and water still came out from same area...not back of light assy where bulb installs..that was dry as bone... imo.. but will seal everything on the next one.

PQ · 07-31-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 2SS/RS

OK... I like it... but.... does it void the warranty......

I didn't think about it. I don't see why it should.

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Originally Posted by mikepage0007

i thought i just had moisture, when removing the 1 , it had at least a spoonful of water in it.. def leaking around the seams...reason i say this ....with bulb still in i could shake /flick light assy in my hand and would get 3-4 drops from corner of light...not from bulb area...did this for 5 minutes and water still came out from same area...not back of light assy where bulb installs..that was dry as bone... imo.. but will seal everything on the next one.

I did notice that the very corner had little to no sealant. Could swear I could see all the way into the inner chamber. I ran a bead all the way around.

CamaroDreams07 · 07-31-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 2SS/RS

OK... I like it... but.... does it void the warranty......

I've got one being replaced under warranty right now for that exact issue...

If I can save the "pita" of sending the next one in when it fails.... It would make me happy.

(ps... maybe you should put an application in at AAC!)

Epic. I don't know, maybe I'm old fashioned, but I just don't see why the consumer should have to jerry-rig a $$top dollar$$ product just to make it functional. AAC should re-market these as color-matched sea monkey tanks. Badly painted, bubbly sea monkey tanks.

PQ · 07-31-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Epic. I don't know, maybe I'm old fashioned, but I just don't see why the consumer should have to jerry-rig a $$top dollar$$ product just to make it functional. AAC should re-market these as color-matched sea monkey tanks. Badly painted, bubbly sea monkey tanks.

I won't argue with that.

And, Mike, I just looked REALLY closely at the two bad lights and they both have voids straight to the indside. Both had a ton of water in them. The very corners are where they were not sealed that well.

mikepage0007 · 07-31-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I won't argue with that.

And, Mike, I just looked REALLY closely at the two bad lights and they both have voids straight to the indside. Both had a ton of water in them. The very corners are where they were not sealed that well.

thats what i was thinking...some clear non latex silicon would be the best sealant..i would use some blue painters tape and tape out light real good just to make sure it don,t get on finished area

PQ · 07-31-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mikepage0007

thats what i was thinking...some clear non latex silicon would be the best sealant..i would use some blue painters tape and tape out light real good just to make sure it don,t get on finished area

Damn. Non-Latex? :(

Crap. Do I need to peel it off and redo it?

steeleshark2 · 07-31-2011, 06:21 PM

Be careful taking out the front ones to seal them. I broke my tabs and now have to send them back for new ones. I followed the directions to the letter. So now I have my old ones back on the front of the car. They didn't break when I took them out!!

*The Stig* · 07-31-2011, 06:23 PM

No you should be fine. Non-latex is usually used out doors as its more durable. But you should be fine, I wouldn't worry about it.

PQ · 07-31-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by steeleshark2

Be careful taking out the front ones to seal them. I broke my tabs and now have to send them back for new ones. I followed the directions to the letter. So now I have my old ones back on the front of the car. They didn't break when I took them out!!

I've been lucky. They've come right out so far.

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Originally Posted by stieger

No you should be fine. Non-latex is usually used out doors as its more durable. But you should be fine, I wouldn't worry about it.

Cool.

2SSRS · 07-31-2011, 08:11 PM

So you guys know its not the LED's that Burn out but the resisters in the back, Ask me how i know.

PQ · 07-31-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

So you guys know its not the LED's that Burn out but the resisters in the back, Ask me how i know.

2SSRS · 07-31-2011, 08:25 PM

Had to fix to many of them for members and friends, Buy the way the best way to seal them is with RTV Clear Silicone, do it 2 times to get the best seal.

vafinest25 · 07-31-2011, 08:28 PM

I'm having the same issues with the water and burned out bulbs. I'm on my second pair. Jonathan has been good at getting me new ones out.

On the second one you can see brown stuff inside of it, and condensation on the right side. I did what you did PQ and put some sealant around the connector housing and this is the only one that has an issue.

2010SSRSM6 · 08-01-2011, 10:52 AM

Thanks for all the info guys. Getting ready to pull the trigger on these and now I can seal them prior to installing.

CyberDan · 08-01-2011, 11:58 AM

I said it once, I'll say it again.... This is alot of money to spend on a product with a defect, lifetime warranty or not.

PQ · 08-01-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberDan

I said it once, I'll say it again.... This is alot of money to spend on a product with a defect, lifetime warranty or not.

I agree with you. Believe me I do.

That just shows you how much I REALLY like this product.

It's a real easy fix to run a bead of sylicon around it.

But, there's no doubt. You should be able to install and enjoy.

I just look at it, now, as part of the install.

garcmol · 08-01-2011, 12:33 PM

I've been lucky so far! But I have the clear silicone if it becomes a problem. Thanks Randy ~ nice how-to

07-31-2011, 02:10 AM	#3
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07-31-2011, 09:13 AM	#4
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07-31-2011, 09:28 AM	#5
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,153	i have 1 that has multiple burnouts within a month old..aac was quik to send me a warranty claim and i will send back...but i noticed that moisture got inside this 1 and within 24 hrs, led was burned out..could be a coicidnce..but i don,t believe it was...if aac can somehow fix this problem , there time spent handling these claims would dimenish...i have not really looked into where it may leak ..but might pull light today and check out, since its being returned.. __________________ iom 2010 camaro ss - kb supercharger-comp cam- razzi ground effects-pedders suspension 1 1/2 drop-gforce 9in-meth- -black out emblems -painted stripes-mike norris catch can- autometer pillar pod w/aem gauges.cor wheels -magnaflow 3in cat back- mikes orange crush-aac halo-aac sidemarkers-mgw shifter-act twin disc clutch-sjm line lock-kooks headers-misc mods-

07-31-2011, 09:44 AM	#6
The Stig Fireproof Moderator Drives: a PBM camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 26,615 View My Garage	I think its so weird that people keep having issues with these. I've had mine for almost a year and they've been perfect. __________________ thanks for the sig Russ

07-31-2011, 11:49 AM	#9
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,153	i thought i just had moisture, when removing the 1 , it had at least a spoonful of water in it.. def leaking around the seams...reason i say this ....with bulb still in i could shake /flick light assy in my hand and would get 3-4 drops from corner of light...not from bulb area...did this for 5 minutes and water still came out from same area...not back of light assy where bulb installs..that was dry as bone... imo.. but will seal everything on the next one. __________________ iom 2010 camaro ss - kb supercharger-comp cam- razzi ground effects-pedders suspension 1 1/2 drop-gforce 9in-meth- -black out emblems -painted stripes-mike norris catch can- autometer pillar pod w/aem gauges.cor wheels -magnaflow 3in cat back- mikes orange crush-aac halo-aac sidemarkers-mgw shifter-act twin disc clutch-sjm line lock-kooks headers-misc mods-

07-31-2011, 01:47 AM	#2
ZNOLMT Drives: Rally Yellow 2LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 471	Is water build-up typical of these side markers? Because I was thinking of getting these.

07-31-2011, 06:21 PM	#15
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,526 View My Garage	Be careful taking out the front ones to seal them. I broke my tabs and now have to send them back for new ones. I followed the directions to the letter. So now I have my old ones back on the front of the car. They didn't break when I took them out!! __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

07-31-2011, 06:23 PM	#16
The Stig Fireproof Moderator Drives: a PBM camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 26,615 View My Garage	No you should be fine. Non-latex is usually used out doors as its more durable. But you should be fine, I wouldn't worry about it. __________________ thanks for the sig Russ

07-31-2011, 08:11 PM	#18
2SSRS On a list for a 2014 Z28 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 10,245 View My Garage	So you guys know its not the LED's that Burn out but the resisters in the back, Ask me how i know. __________________ My Build Thread E-mail Amigoop3@yahoo.com

07-31-2011, 08:25 PM	#20
2SSRS On a list for a 2014 Z28 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 10,245 View My Garage	Had to fix to many of them for members and friends, Buy the way the best way to seal them is with RTV Clear Silicone, do it 2 times to get the best seal. __________________ My Build Thread E-mail Amigoop3@yahoo.com

07-31-2011, 08:28 PM	#21
vafinest25 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS "Orange Crush" Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Weisbaden Germany Posts: 604 View My Garage	I'm having the same issues with the water and burned out bulbs. I'm on my second pair. Jonathan has been good at getting me new ones out. On the second one you can see brown stuff inside of it, and condensation on the right side. I did what you did PQ and put some sealant around the connector housing and this is the only one that has an issue. __________________ " Drive It Like You Stole It " [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC

08-01-2011, 10:52 AM	#22
2010SSRSM6 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,260 View My Garage	Thanks for all the info guys. Getting ready to pull the trigger on these and now I can seal them prior to installing. __________________ Powered by Cunningham MotorSports

08-01-2011, 11:58 AM	#23
CyberDan Drives: 1SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 647	I said it once, I'll say it again.... This is alot of money to spend on a product with a defect, lifetime warranty or not. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, VMax CNC TB, Borla Sport Catback Exhaust, EE Oil Catch Can, Eibach Sway Bars and Drop Springs, AAC concept side markers, stealth signal bulbs, Heritage grille, Sparks Restorations front and rear modern SS emblems

08-01-2011, 12:33 PM	#25
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