T/A Third Brake Light?
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T/A Third Brake Light? I removed the third brake light to scope out the possibility of mounting an XM antenna in there, and now that I've put it back on, it seems a little flimsy and definately not water tight. Can anyone give me the scoop on this? Are they supposed to leak and there is a designated path for water flow? Am I missing a seal or is it supposed to sit perfectly flush with the fiberglass and seal that way?
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Originally Posted by PFDarkside
I removed the third brake light to scope out the possibility of mounting an XM antenna in there, and now that I've put it back on, it seems a little flimsy and definately not water tight. Can anyone give me the scoop on this? Are they supposed to leak and there is a designated path for water flow? Am I missing a seal or is it supposed to sit perfectly flush with the fiberglass and seal that way?
I asked the dealer if that was how it all looked from the factory, and he said that it all looked normal. If you don't have any problems, I wouldn't worry. If you constantly burn, or rattle bulbs apart, perhaps find smoother roads 
or make yourself a small rubber seal. Good Luck. 
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From: Central Indiana Honors: 4th grade spelling bee contestant
I swapped two bulbs in my 3rd brake light last Fall. One of my bulbs was melted to the point to where it had to be broken out of the brake lense. Once I reattached everything it was as snug as before though....
