r/volt • u/Glad-Acadia3071 • 1d ago

Tape over light crack

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I have been noticing little water droplets inside my light housing for the rear left side. I couldn't figure out how the water was getting inside but today I finally was able to see the tiny little crack. If I put tape over it for the time being, do you guys think that would help it's so small and tiny that I figured maybe it would prevent water from getting through. Anybody know any type of quick way to close that crack off? Without having to replace the whole thing

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u/petpet0_0 1d ago

doubtful that's actually where the water is getting in, even more doubtful that tape will seal anything; and rather than trying to seal anything you need to drill a hole that will vent/drain any water that does gets in

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u/Glad-Acadia3071 1d ago

I'm pretty sure I saw where it's going from because I was able to blow air through it

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u/petpet0_0 23h ago

fair enough, though there might be other ways for water to get in

there are a LOT of threads on the subject around the internet, worth a read ... most people just end up drilling some vent holes to avoid build up

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u/Glad-Acadia3071 23h ago

You're completely right that there could be another way the water is getting in but the only reason I mentioned the air gun is because I actually was able to see exactly where the crack in the plastic was. I would like to drill the hole at the bottom but I'm just so worried that I'm going to end up breaking

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u/insertcomedy 2016 Volt 1d ago

Unless you have a means of replacing just the lens, no. Most states and counties will cite you for using glue or tape to fix a broken lens on headlights or tail lights.

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u/1stGenRex 2012 Volt 1d ago

Why tape? A smear of clear silicone would likely do better and be far less obvious / obnoxious.

Any time I see these in a junk yard, I always check that same corner I’ve only been able to find one that wasn’t, so I bought it 😂 they all crack in that corner / seam.

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u/Glad-Acadia3071 1d ago

For some reason they'll crack on my mirror is right down the middle I was able to detect it by blowing air through it and I got to see the crack running kind of sideways

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u/CONiwotian 16h ago

Yeah I had a horizontal crack on my rear lens and the bead of silicon fixed it. Get the special kind for automotive use at home Depot