Got a litre of so of water in the rear tailgate. Suspect it's coming in through the cracked high-level break light (seems like a common problem). Need to replace it but cannot find anywhere who sells them for a T6. I can find loads for T5 (apparently it's a different fitting for a T6), and loads for barn doors, but zilch for a T6 Tailgate. Anybody know a supplier?
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Transporter T6 2016-2019 Third/ High level brake light | 7E0945087F
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Got the new high level brake light (thanks for the links DXX and JOG). I've had to smash out the old light and am ready to install the new. With the frequent problems reported with the seal, is there anything else I can do at installation to make it more watertight? Not sure if adding bead of external silicone or a smear of grease is a good idea idea or not. Anybody had any experience?
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Hi. I’ve just found out the price of the new upper brake light for my 2021 van. £50.
I think that’s wheee the water is getting in but still investigating.
To replace it seems hard. As the guys at Breeze say you pretty much need to smash to old one to get it out. The seal I think is leaking and filling the door. Any ideas on how to manage this - I’ve taped it up to see if that’s the source of water and after that - anyone used clear sealant for example?
I think that’s wheee the water is getting in but still investigating.
To replace it seems hard. As the guys at Breeze say you pretty much need to smash to old one to get it out. The seal I think is leaking and filling the door. Any ideas on how to manage this - I’ve taped it up to see if that’s the source of water and after that - anyone used clear sealant for example?
Presuming it’s a tailgate door; the light inevitability breaks upon removal. Just lever it out using suitable trim tools. Unlike the T5, there are no accessible fixings, so don’t do what I did and remove all the tailgate trims 
The seal leaks, bur the OE part has been upgraded.
As a temporary measure, I used heavyweight clear tape over the light to reduce water ingress. Also remove the 4 plastic bungs from the bottom of the tailgate to allow the water to drain.
The seal leaks, bur the OE part has been upgraded.
As a temporary measure, I used heavyweight clear tape over the light to reduce water ingress. Also remove the 4 plastic bungs from the bottom of the tailgate to allow the water to drain.
Hi Chris, where did you get the replacement from? Thanks. Nick
Long nose pliers is how I removed mine
Thank you, did you have to break the light itself (I’ve already broken the plastic red cover)?
Yeah unfortunately. They are not the best idea and alot of manufacturers do the same so you have to buy one, easy money for them. I bought a travelinlite smoked one to replace it. After 2-3 years on still good and I think it came with a good size bead gasket to make a seal.
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