No gasket, just a poor design. This problem is very common. The result is corroded bulb sockets and wiring in that area. At least they could have put a small drain hole in the bottom so the lens would not fill up completely. The rubber boot over the back works very well but only as a way to keep water in, not out. Mark Jeff Palmer wrote: > > Hey team, > > Noticed the other day that my right front turn signal lense was half full of > water. Lo and behold the bulb shorted out. Is there supposed to be a > gasket between the lense and the body? Mine has nothing (on either lense). > If not any suggestions on keeping water out? The lense is in good shape. > |
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