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Pilot '08 rear tail light rust/water

6 messages,  Last post on May 17, 2009 at 9:20 AM

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#2 of 6 Re: Pilot '08 rear tail light rust/water [manypilots] by rodut

May 16, 2009 (5:04 pm)

Replying to: manypilots (May 05, 2009 10:03 am)
Very interesting ! My dealer told me last week about a high rust probability in the same area you mention (we also have an 2008).
 
What did they replace under warranty ? The whole rear door ?
 
Thanks

#3 of 6 Re: Pilot '08 rear tail light rust/water [rodut] by manypilots

May 17, 2009 (6:09 am)

Replying to: rodut (May 16, 2009 5:04 pm)
No, not the entire rear door, the right rear tail light. They look at the wife's car and the same problem tomorrow.

#4 of 6 Re: Pilot '08 rear tail light rust/water [manypilots] by rodut

May 17, 2009 (6:24 am)

Replying to: manypilots (May 17, 2009 6:09 am)
Ohh sorry, I think I misunderstood.
 
Initially I thought that the tail light is plastic made, so cannot rust. Also the registration plate module is plastic made. So I thought that the only metal made parts (so rust prone) are the rear door and the fender.
 
But actually I think you got some rust INSIDE the rear tail light. Probably those fancy mirrors inside the tail light can actually rust if water goes inside it (because your tail light was not sealed properly). Am I right ??
 
Thanks

#5 of 6 Re: Pilot '08 rear tail light rust/water [rodut] by manypilots

May 17, 2009 (6:52 am)

Replying to: rodut (May 17, 2009 6:24 am)
Yes, correct, it's just the very, very far outside right perimiter of the right tail light. Much easier to see when it has been raining, but as the dealer said, "we'll see it, we have a car wash!"

#6 of 6 Re: Pilot '08 rear tail light rust/water [manypilots] by rodut

May 17, 2009 (9:20 am)

Replying to: manypilots (May 17, 2009 6:52 am)
Well ... look at the bright side ...
You get a car wash for free !!!

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