I have a 2013 Honda Accord Touring with LED taillights and brake lights. The taillight runs on the bottom of the brake light separately or at least that how I'm seeing it and glows while the car is in motion and when the brake lights illuminate upon the brake being pressed. On the left side/left corner, there is water which was moisture at first that is now has become full blown water and the taillight is out. It was on somewhat intermittently before. There is moisture inside the rest of the taillight assembly. What can be done to resolve this? I have seen a couple of videos on this but it seems to be a complex under taking that involves taking off the bumper just to change a taillight. IS there any way around this? These manufacturer are so full of it for simple repairs not wanting you to do it so we pay exorbitant rates to take our cars to their shops to fix things, even the simplest. It also appears that these taillights are not cheap. What can be done? Here is the link to a photo https://postimg.cc/1fg8B9M6/ae2911af
I have similar issue with left tail light on my 2012 accord. Started few months ago. Moisture accumulation and water collecting on the bottom right corner. My tail light however is different without horizontal partitions on inside. What I did is drilled a small hole on the bottom of tail light right corner where water would sit (between bumper and the bottom of tail light). Had to drill at an angle (protected bumper with tape). After drilling the hole, all water just ran out and eventually moisture disappeared. In addition I used clear "big stretch" caulk on top of the tail light and where water might come in during rain. So far, so good. I figured I'll do that first as an experiment before replacing the tail light assembly. Hondas are becoming more and more unreliable it seems.
Is this the bulb you are trying to replace? Just remember when handling the new bulb, do not touch it with your bare fingers as this fellow does.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-zGrZiGmVw
Thanks but my taillight assembly is different. It has LED lights.
There is moisture inside the rest of the taillight assembly. What can be done to resolve this?
The type of bulb makes no difference, it's the leak that you want to fix. You need to find how the water is getting in and fix that.. If you're handy with tools it's not too difficult. On some cars you have to remove the bumper cover but IDK on your Accord, regardless it's really not that difficult. Run water over the taillight assembly on the outside (hose pipe) to see if you can find where the water is leaking in (as you look from the inside of the assembly). If you don't want to tackle this yourself, check with a body shop and see what they'd charge.
An update: the water is now gone, it looks like two of the LED bulbs are out intermittently. I still see some moisture in the assembly. Should action still be taken?
"Intermittently" means the taillights aren't working properly. Since moisture isn't good for anything inside that assembly (or anything electrical) the cause/reason should still be addressed. You should at least replace the LEDs and clean the connectors. Look on sites like RockAuto for prices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TO6U129SPw
@hixster I know this is a long time for a response but is it possible to replace the LEDs and clean the connectors without removing the bumper? I saw a video on replacing the light assembly and it involves removing the bumper. That is so much work for a simple repair. My LEDs at the bottom which are the taillights (the brake lights are above and are working) are not working.
@smokestack29 I know of no other way. You could stop by a body shop familiar with Honda, ask them.