Flies in K1 rear light cluster

[Lance]

Yes, you read me right - after washing my Leon K1 recently I noticed lots (and lots) of small flies (dead) in the rear light clusters - as it happens my car was due for annual service and I mentioned it to Barlow SEAT Wolverhampton - in fairness to them they took photographs and have sent the 'evidence' to SEAT for a ruling about replacing the light units under warranty - I was rather hoping they could just be sucked out (as they obviously got in some how) but apparently the light unit is sealed. I've been waiting for a reply from SEAT for 5 weeks now (despite a few chases) but still no response, so I wondered if anyone else had encountered this situation - not causing a problem but it's one of those things when you have spotted it, they drive you nuts !

 

[MarkE]

Stick some spiders in there to sort the flies out. Sorted.

 

[YIN]

Yes, you read me right - after washing my Leon K1 recently I noticed lots (and lots) of small flies (dead) in the rear light clusters - as it happens my car was due for annual service and I mentioned it to Barlow SEAT Wolverhampton - in fairness to them they took photographs and have sent the 'evidence' to SEAT for a ruling about replacing the light units under warranty - I was rather hoping they could just be sucked out (as they obviously got in some how) but apparently the light unit is sealed. I've been waiting for a reply from SEAT for 5 weeks now (despite a few chases) but still no response, so I wondered if anyone else had encountered this situation - not causing a problem but it's one of those things when you have spotted it, they drive you nuts !

Mines also got small flies in the tail lights never mentioned to dealer though

 

[Nath.]

I know an old lady who swallowed a fly, I don't know why she swallowed a fy.....................................................

 

[coggie]

You were brave mentioning it to barlows....

Are you sure they actually contacted SEAT?

 

[owenwestby1]

I've got a fly living in my osf headlight... I've called him Fred!!!

 

[bbob]

I've got small flies in both my rear light clusters. I can't work out how to get them out and I've never bothered mentioning it to the dealer.

 

[alx_chung]

I found a dead fly in my rear light cluster this morning. Could have sworn it wasn't there on Sunday when I washed the car
Might mention it to the dealer the next time the car is in.
Alex

 

[Carr20vt]

Had it on every SEAT i've owned! Must be attracted to sh$t

 

[Al]

Stick some spiders in there to sort the flies out. Sorted.

PMSL

 

[Martin_DSG]

hmmmm........i thought you well seasoned seat owners new about this problem. When you reach 71mph your lights become fluid like yet stable, thus enabling flies/bugs to penetrate it. Ah ha i hear you say, what about the rear lights......well........when you turn you ignition on it momenterally opens a mini black hole inside your front lights which in turn transports them into the rear lights.

I hope this clears things up.

 

[Bedlam]

Is this phenomena really Seat's version of .................."fly by wire" ?

 

[flashp]

Spanish fly !?

Got my offside tail light replaced under warranty by Kings Seat Portsmouth for this problem. No questions or debate from Seat.

 

[robdf2]

wasnt there a post a little while ago about the same thing ? or can i prdeict the future?

 

[dave mac]

found flies in my rear lights too, they have been bugging me for ages!

 

[roney1986]

Same problem myself, anyone any solutions?

 

[Lance]

Thanks to the responses to this thread - seems like this isn't an isolated incident - I'll chase Barlows SEAT again for a response - flashp - any explanation about how the hell they get into a sealed unit ?

 

[Nath.]

Same problem myself, anyone any solutions?

I'm going to stick my neck out here.

Remove the cluster, this will leave a hole where the bulbs used to be. squirt in some washing up liquid, fill with water, swish the water about, wait an hour, empty, rinse, dry with a hair dryer or leave in the sun and refit the cluster.

 

[Lance]

nice idea Nath, wish it was quite as simple. The culprits are in the sealed part of the light lens - it's a bit like double glazing - the bulbs sit behind this part of the lighting unit - that's why I really can't understand how they got in. Sounds like flashp had better success with his dealership - a further chase required at my end !

 

[FAST AL]

No such prob on my fr yet.