Rear lights misting

Early RX8’s had problems with rear lights, because they kept misting on the inside. This is due to the units not being fully sealed and the mist should clear when the temperature equalises. Dealers may replace them on the warranty if misting is excessive.

If there is excessive misting or signs of water in the lamp, the gasket surrounding the light may be leaking.

It is quite easy to remove the light, first undo the poppers holding the side boot interior trim to access the rear of the light unit, then remove the bulbs and undo the two bolts holding the unit in (be careful not to drop it). If the gasket shows no sign of damage, but is dirty clean it and the area on the rear panel it sits against, to allow a better seal. Dry the unit out and refit, ensure the bolts are quite tight, but don’t over tighten as its only attached to plastic.

If you can’t get it completely dry before refitting and misting reoccurs, remove the bulbs when parked to allow moisture to escape in to the boot. This is effective after a long run with the A/C on, as the boot air will be very warm and dry. Remember to put the bulbs back before driving again!