2017 Dodge Durango Racetrack Light Water Intrusion Fix Update

2017 Dodge Durango Racetrack Light Water Intrusion Fix Update, worked great, went thru numerous car washes, and rain storms, and still works great. Hope this works. Contact me if any questions. Thanks, please like.
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[@guillermomarquez4911]

Thanks guy, I just got that dim exactly on the same spot as your SUV. It's been like that for about a month. I didn't know it was caused by water. I have a car wash membership that let's me go through as many times as I want. So this is the cause. Thanks for the info, very helpful.

[@ClosedCasket5220]

Np, anytime

[@danmclaughlin1308]

This just happened to my 2019 RT after the car wash. I'm pissed. Going to call the dealer and get it fixed. Thanks for the video showing how to drain it!

[@ClosedCasket5220]

Good luck brotha, thanks!!

[@danmclaughlin1308]

@@ClosedCasket5220 Luckily it was covered under extended warranty. The dealer swapped out the entire race track light. They told me it was $1500 for parts alone. Crazy stuff.

[@kq009]

@@danmclaughlin1308 what extended warranty do you have?

[@danmclaughlin1308]

@@kq009 I bought it from the dealer when I bought the durango.

[@tyler947]

They told me it was "trim" and not covered.

[@gabegomez3689]

I’ve replace 2 already. Same shit keeps happening. My friends SRT caught fire like this. The light got water and caused an electrical fire. Dodge refuses to acknowledge this is happening. I guess they are waiting until someone is trapped inside and DIES from a fire.

[@MarceloSilva-ys1xy]

This has been an on going issue with that Durango track tail light for years. I had mine replace 2 times. the issue is the cheap big sponge gaskets on each side. eventually heavy rain will begin penetrating through the upper part of it. I have a well documented open case with FCA about it . They said they were investigating it but they have not gotten back to me. I have been so fed up with he issue that on the last new replacement that was put in I sprayed it with plasti-dip. Plasti-dip is a rubber waterproof removable paint like material that has been used by car enthusiasts to cover up and paint parts of vehicles. I use it to coat those stupid gaskets that should have been made by solid rubber to begin with. I choose plasti-dip over a caulk because it is removable incase you ever have to remove the track light. Only thing is you have to spray some in the creases between the body and the light fixture around the gasket at least once or twice a year so it can continue its protectant seal. Hope this can help everyone with this issue. It doesn't matter if you get a brand new track light this issue will happen again unless it is coated. Thanks FCA for making such a cheap bullshit gasket. They have a 95K version Durango Hellcat with this same crap on it. They should be ashamed. I wish I could work for them and design a real rubber gasket for this issue since all the idiot designers there did not do a good job.

[@TheNetToffee]

Thank you

[@aaronhartman6424]

Thanks.

[@techariahkilpatrick4486]

Thank you so much!! Can u do a video on how to seal it from water if it’s possible?

[@ClosedCasket5220]

Link is in the body of video… take a look

[@RommyAMarte]

Thank you brother for your video it was really helpful, ¿ Where did you Tinted your Headlight? 😀🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@ClosedCasket5220]

Thanks brotha!! I got my tint film off amazon and installed it myself, any high rated film on amazon shall be good enough

[@elguapo5875]

@@ClosedCasket5220 my left light won't turn on the corner only on the top and bottom can it be a cable I check on it and there's no water

[@ClosedCasket5220]

@@elguapo5875 not sure, check connections and fuses. I dont think it can be water damage. Not sure

[@aronzabrown]

Yup!! No recall 🤷🏾‍♂️ own a 2017 also

[@Nitro187]

Still don't understand why this hasn't been recalled yet - my 2014 brake light actually caught on fire because of this.... they replaced it, but the one side is already dim again.

[@SantanaSon]

should we all get together and claim it to Dodge?

[@Nitro187]

@@SantanaSon at the very least an investigation. There is no reason a brake / tail light should do this under normal circumstances.

[@a.castillo2190]

There's petitions already out there but FCA refuses to address it

[@billmellater]

Fixing this but yourself and or complaining on social media does little to help. EVERYONE needs to file a complaint with the NHTSA.

[@billmellater]

@@SantanaSon yes, file a complaint with the NHTSA.

[@brianames3074]

Mine went out at 34,500 miles, right before my warranty went out. I went to the dealership and they said there's not one available, and it could be months. I made the mistake of telling them I was trying to trade it in & the defective tail light was hurting my trade in value. They didn't want to place an order for the part because if it came in after i got rid of the vehicle... they were stuck with a $1200 part. I ended up buying one in a junk yard for $350... IT HAS THE SAME ISSUE!!!

[@joselynruelasify]

I called main dodge i have a 2019 it started just like yours on the left side and in less than 2 months it went all out i was pissed... called and complained and no recall they said not enough people are calling to complain and idk why if its so common i see it everywhere in most durangos..

[@ClosedCasket5220]

Sorry to hear, hope this helps avoid further damage to the leds. You can't fix them, but prevent further damage

[@levanzazikashvili9758]

Hi, I have the same problem, will the lights come back after the water is out? How can I solve it?

[@ClosedCasket5220]

Cant fix once gone, follow the vid to prevent the water damage. Gotta replace with a new one once damaged

[@bastardkingstark2942]

Does the same steps work for the driver side corner light to ?

[@ClosedCasket5220]

Yes

[@EscobarMT]

I'm missing the 4 bolts at the corners! Do you know the part number? Thank you

[@ClosedCasket5220]

Sorry, not sure, good luck with finding it

[@richnetwork3118]

I noticed water in my track lights a month ago and was unaware of this until today I noticed the track light not popping on consistently. It was on last night fine. Is it to late to drain the water and save the track light?

[@ClosedCasket5220]

Sorry, cant save it once its damaged

[@dlt215]

I have a 2016 and stil no recall.

[@tylerblanchard2259]

My 2015 is the same but only about 1.5 inches died out to the smallest drill bit I could aquire (extremely small) and drilled 3 smallest holes in the bottom as a drain.

[@ClosedCasket5220]

Be careful with that because you may introduce condensation which also can destroy your led board. Keep an eye on small water build up, let alone the puddle of water.

[@napoleonmcgowan9073]

I asked how do u remove the outside right rear signal light,on a 2011 Dodge Durango

[@ClosedCasket5220]

Im sorry, i forgot, theres videos on removing the lights. My video was pretty much the led light water intrusion issue. Sorry

[@napoleonmcgowan9073]

@@ClosedCasket5220 Ok, I've never taken that outside off before,but I just got it a week ago.I got another indicator, for the same side.And have taken the 2 plastic out.2 ramain, guess I'll have to pop that panel off on that it's cool though, don't sweat it.later peace

[@dlt215]

That’s a whole different set up then the track light

[@SaintOfTheLord]

Even after the silicone the water got in?

[@ClosedCasket5220]

No, if you do it right, along the edges. I have a update video about this. Check it out

[@sijonpenny9686]

Mines out!!! But it comes on then goes off it’s on it’s on timing what does that mean

[@sijonpenny9686]

I replaced this on two dodge chargers n now my Durango

[@ClosedCasket5220]

@@sijonpenny9686 those leds are fighting for its life, the circut board prolly fried, so it'll never be fixed, like a charger with a few loose wires on the edges. Do let water in or it's too late

[@Bwool40]

Is that center light a brake light or just for looks?

[@davidgrace2772]

It’s obviously not necessary but it works the same as a brake light so it illuminates when you press the brake pedal and it’s a running light as well

[@dlt215]

Basically for looks because it wouldn’t be illegal to drive if it went out.

[@billmellater]

@@davidgrace2772 the center section is an accent light. It DOES NOT light up with the brakes or turn signal.

[@d.w.7560]

Does this occur on the 2021's?

[@ClosedCasket5220]

Not sure, prolly too early to tell but dodge didn’t fit this issue with the newer models before the 21, so I would expect the same unless they come out with a different light configuration

[@bigfresh3326]

Yes it happens with the 2021 also , I got mine replaced two weeks ago.

[@Br99klynINg24_8]

Also happens tp the 2022. Dodge dont care. People are still buying, so they aint sweating this issue, unfortunately

[@kasoom]

Yep 2021 and up! Called corporate all they did was dodged me, I’m starting to think that’s why they called themselves dodge

[@2112cambo]

info on the race track light and how I repaired it to look almost like new www.dodgedurango.net/threads/repair-the-race-track-light-and-how-it-works.79011/#post-783478

[@ClosedCasket5220]

Thanks Keith!! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@Mintman83]

I bought mine with a racetrack light out because of water. I drilled a small hole in the light and it worked as a temporary fix. Now I’m in the process of getting it replaced but no one has shipped me one in good enough condition to use.

[@SantanaSon]

so once the light is out you need to replace it? I mean no way to be fix or upgrade the same light?

[@Mintman83]

@@SantanaSon I replaced it with a less damaged light, it lights up all the way but I filled all the cracks with silicone

[@dlt215]

@@SantanaSon yes,there’s no fixing once it’s out.

[@427SuperSnake1]

How have they not been sued already…

[@15DurangoRT]

99% of the time the intrusion comes from the the two round gaskets that encircle your light bulbs.