[Cat Lady]

Has anyone else notice soap and water collecting in puddle lamps during wash?
I was at the dealer today and asked about it (along with many other questions) and was told it's not supposed to do that. They are looking into it and possibly ordering me new parts.

 

[GRVR]

Water and Soap actually PUDDLE *IN* the lamp ???

Maybe THAT'S how they got their name ???

 

[Jman97]

Has anyone else notice soap and water collecting in puddle lamps during wash?
I was at the dealer today and asked about it (along with many other questions) and was told it's not supposed to do that. They are looking into it and possibly ordering me new parts.

There is a drain behind the side mirrors to allow water and anything else escape instead of just sitting back there, Im sure some water gets stuck unless you have a way to dry it with forced air but seems normal to me. After I wash it and dry it there is still some water in the side mirrors that fly out when I drive it.

 

[stbentoak]

There is a drain behind the side mirrors to allow water and anything else escape instead of just sitting back there, Im sure some water gets stuck unless you have a way to dry it with forced air but seems normal to me. After I wash it and dry it there is still some water in the side mirrors that fly out when I drive it.

One of the top notch car washes in our area actually takes an Air hose to your mirrors when they dry the car to avoid streaks down the side as you drive... I hate that!!

 

[Jman97]

One of the top notch car washes in our area actually takes an Air hose to your mirrors when they dry the car to avoid streaks down the side as you drive... I hate that!!

After a car wash I will actually carry a microfiber cloth, if water starts to fly out I will pull over in a parking lot, get out, and dry where the water flew out... thats how anal I am about the F-pace after a car wash haha.

 

[Cat Lady]

There is a drain behind the side mirrors to allow water and anything else escape instead of just sitting back there, Im sure some water gets stuck unless you have a way to dry it with forced air but seems normal to me. After I wash it and dry it there is still some water in the side mirrors that fly out when I drive it.

One of the top notch car washes in our area actually takes an Air hose to your mirrors when they dry the car to avoid streaks down the side as you drive... I hate that!!

I used air to force it out as soon as I noticed it which was during the drying process but my concern is that the plastic lens cover will get hazy over time

 

[DPK]

I used air to force it out as soon as I noticed it which was during the drying process but my concern is that the plastic lens cover will get hazy over time

It points at the ground..Only you would know....but none the less, they should not have water in them..In the winter they could freeze up and crack...Even if you live in a warm climate..you might find yourself up at Lake Tahoe one time or another hob-knobbing with the elite.

 

[Jman97]

I used air to force it out as soon as I noticed it which was during the drying process but my concern is that the plastic lens cover will get hazy over time

The plastic lens cover for the puddle light?

 

[Cat Lady]

It points at the ground..Only you would know....but none the less, they should not have water in them..In the winter they could freeze up and crack...Even if you live in a warm climate..you might find yourself up at Lake Tahoe one time or another hob-knobbing with the elite.

I live in an area with snow and below freezing temps

 

[Cat Lady]

The plastic lens cover for the puddle light?

yes

 

[Jman97]

yes

I would think they have it built in such a way that the inside is sealed off from any humidity, liquid, debris etc.
Ive been washing it for almost a year and so far so good.