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Bujang 
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Joined: 13-November-2004
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 Topic: Rear light lenses E38
Posted: 13-November-2004 at 17:41 |
Something else...
My N/S light lens has condensation in the top Reversing light section.
Is there an obvious place for water to get in or a known cure? Mines a 2001 728iSport.
Would appreciate any advice anyone has as a newbie..
Thanks
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M3AG
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7 series & e36 m3 registrar! (Madness)
Joined: 17-October-2002
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Posted: 16-November-2004 at 11:34 |
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you could have a small hairline crack that's letting moisture in, take it off and inspect it thoroughly.
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spokey
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Joined: 02-March-2004
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Posted: 16-November-2004 at 12:50 |
I have had it twice now, in both the original and the replacement unit. Given that the "faulty" side doesn't seem to fit flush compared to the other side, I suspect the car might have been "dinged" by it's previous owner and now every new light gets warped because it doesn't fit properly.  Stealer is as useful as ever.
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Ciao,
Spokey
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Grahame_Vincent
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Posted: 14-December-2004 at 12:40 |
Bujang
What lights do you have? If you have been thinking of upgrading them it may be an opportune time if you have a prob with the exisiting one's?
Cheers
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Grahame
2004 E46 325Ci Sport Coupe, Silver Grey with Black Leather and M Sports Pack II.
Used to own:-
1995 E38 730i V8, Black, 18" Fox RS3's, Custom Tint Glass, with Silver Leather
1985 E30 316 Black
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubgallery.asp?id_=1066854
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Bujang
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Posted: 15-December-2004 at 17:20 |
My 728 is 2001 vintage so lights are presumably later versions. I took the lens unit off and found plenty of water inside.On cleaning out noticed large crack down one joint. Managed to superglue clamp and then filled crevice with silicone sealent - seems to work so far
Do you have any cheap options if this repair turns out to be temporary?
Thanks
Bujang
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Grahame_Vincent
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Joined: 12-August-2004
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Posted: 16-December-2004 at 11:29 |
Hi Bujang
Your right the 2001 model should have the diamond style lights.... I think??
Sounds like your repair has done the trick, if not and you are looking for replacements (apart from ebay obviously) try Europarts they are pretty hard to beat.
Good luck
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Grahame
2004 E46 325Ci Sport Coupe, Silver Grey with Black Leather and M Sports Pack II.
Used to own:-
1995 E38 730i V8, Black, 18" Fox RS3's, Custom Tint Glass, with Silver Leather
1985 E30 316 Black
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubgallery.asp?id_=1066854
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Rear light lenses E38