Has anyone experienced cracking from the holes that were drilled in really cold weather? I have 2016 edge with mad water in my rear light. I’m Leary about making the weep holes for when it gets really cold outside and causing severe cracking across my back taillight.
@@angelitoserdenia1210 the side flaps on the side of the radiators? I honestly don’t remember. Some cars u just squeeze and they slide out. Others might have a screw
Nice!! What size drill bit did you use and do you ever see any dried up water spots inside the tailights in the bright sun or bright light after doing this? Also, Would going through touchless automatic car washes be a bad idea after doing something like this? Where I live in Missouri we have a one off very high end touchless car wash that uses the correct ph water and detergents. Therfore, that is pretty much how I wash my car every 3 weeks. Then I dry it off myself.
@@devanrogers3133 I used a 1/8th drill bit. I sold my edge soon after so I’m not sure about the water marks. Didn’t see any as long as I had it. Whatever water gets in will dry up or u can put clear silicone on the holes after
Good tip.....to stop any plastic swarf falling into the light, use silicone grease on the drill bit....and use masking tape to mark the hole position and help the drill bit not to slip...
I don’t have the car anymore but like I told someone else, the hoes are small enough where no water really will get in there a little bit that might all evaporate as soon as the sun hits it but if you’re worried, you can always just put a little dab of clear silicone over the holes after it’s dry it up
@@davidbautista9 I have a brother in law that bought one with 9k miles and has over 150k miles now and he’s still using the original oil that they recommend.
What size drill did you use? I am planning on doing this, but will also get some rubber plugs to cover the holes once the condensation is gone. If it happens again, plugs are easy to remove. Let me know the drill size if you can, I do see someone used a 1/8. Thanks!
Friday April 5th 2024, on my 2017 Ford Edge, I drilled two 1/8" holes on each side of the rear taillight that runs across the width of the lift hatch per the video, the tail light was very cloudy due to condensation. I'm happy to report that the tail light is 100% clear of condensation today April 12, 2024, it likely cleared a few days prior. Your video is very much appreciated, thank you, thank you!
Excellent video. I’m here because I have the same issue and thought of doing just this, but I wanted to see if anyone else had or if it caused problems. Thankfully lots have and the feedback seems awesome. I’ll do the same tomorrow however I’ll angle my two top holes to try and prevent water flowing down the side from being able to go back into the hole. Any that does should just flow down and out the second hole regardless but I have the option and it can’t hurt. Thanks for an awesome tip.
I’m about to do this. Does the condensation come back or will my light fill with water? How worried should I be about cracking the whole light? This upset me so much cause I try to take such good care of my vehicles. Just walking out and seeing the foggy tail light would put me in a bad mood
I guess it’s possible to crack it but if you go really fast and you don’t use a very big drillbit, they say if you go in reverse it’s better I didn’t keep my car for very long after I did this, but it didn’t get fogged up after for as long as I had it, and what you can do is put a little bit of clear silicone over the holes if you want after they dry up.
I would recommend that if you are going to present a maintenance video that you at least use the "required" or "proper" tools. Using improper tools could lead to damage of the vehicle or risks to the worker.
Will this work on the outer lens in the rear, not the one on the tailgate itself, but the rear lens on the frame of the vehicle? Also, I assume this is the same for all makes and models, Toyota or Ford?
I’m not sure which light you’re talking about the frame sits under the car you don’t see it so I don’t know what light you’re exactly talking about but I mean the concept should work on pretty much any light because all you’re doing is making a little holes, so Air can get in there to dry it out
The tail Light I’m referring to is the tail light directly to the left of the one you drilled the hole in. The light attached to the car frame itself, not the hatch tail light - not the part that opens. The tail light right next to the one on the hatch. To the left that is attached to the vehicle frame on the back.
Ok so it’s technical to say “frame”. Let me explain better since we are talking technical here. The tail light attached to the body of the car, directly to the left of the left side tail light that is attached to the hatch that opens. You drilled a hole in the tail light attached to the hatch. The taillight in my case getting condensation is the tail light not attached to the hatch but the one attached to the body of the car that sits next to the hatch tail light when the hatch is closed. Sorry that I said frame instead of body. Also to be technical your vehicle is a unibody and doesn’t have a frame. Not sure if you’re being humorous or just aren’t sure here.
THANKS A lot!!!!! Problem fixed here in Miami with a lot of humidity and rain 🌧️ the light are clear again !!!! After a month no issues at all very happy 😃
If you mean, what size ratchet I used it was the half-inch you could probably even use a quarter inch but some spark plugs I’ve noticed depending how old they are can be almost rusted in there and you might snap a quarter inch ratchet
This has been a Ford problem for years my 2017 Escort has this issue in all the rear lenses. It's over $900 dollars Canadian for replacing a breake turn and tail light assembly if water gets in and shorts out the LED its done no bulb assembly the unit is not serviceable
@@dr.kurtjohnson1791 I think the problem with them is from behind the light so putting silicone all around I don’t think will help. I just said to put over the little holes after it dries out if ur worries about dirt getting in
