Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Troubleshooting water in back up lights

There doesn't seem to be many with this problem based on my searches.

Is my only option to replace the factory foam gasket that seals the taillight/reflector assembly to the trunk lid? I tried caulking around the front of the back up lights where the electric connectors are and sealed up any holes I found. Water still gets in. This is a pain because when I open the trunk, the water comes dribbling out onto my groceries.

I had the exact same problem on my '98 LS. There is a little hole in the bulb 'receptacle' that allows water to leak in from above.

I can't remember off hand how much you need to remove to get at the back of the assembly. I'll check this morning when I get home and post back. You'll need some silicone to plug the hole up.

I have the reflector off now. Back when I fixed the license plate screws I caulked the holes you are talking about. I still get the water though.

My cure was to reinforce the whole reflector assembly area around the plate area with thick foam tape. This held up for 2-3 years but the inherent crappy design has let the water work its way through again. I just keep a stash of extra reverse bulbs on-hand and replace them as they rust out. I had a pic of my fix somewhere but I can't find it at the moment.

Sorry I can't be more specific, HTH

-Peter
(also of VT)