View Full Version : lots of moisture in pass side headlight
UNCTYPE-S
05-31-2003, 08:50 PM
well after i washed the car tonight i saw moisture in the passenger side headlight. now this isnt just a little condensation, this is worse. i could actually see water drops inside on the botton of the mirrow looking face. i never unsealed it or anything. the only thing i did was change all the bulbs like 2 yrs ago and that was it.
what should i do. obviously reseal it back up, but is their a way i can get into the inside of the headlight to clean it out, cause it leaves dry water spots.
TEAM_AED
06-01-2003, 02:21 PM
take your headlights out, pour in a little viniger (sp?) and swoosh it around. THen pour it out, and let air dry.
Jagey
06-01-2003, 02:32 PM
and then take it to the dealer if it is under warranty, they will replace the entire housing do to a faulty seal. If you are out of warranty, doing a search will tell you how to seal it up yourself.
iceman
06-01-2003, 02:50 PM
It's really not a big task to take them apart, clean, and re-seal either. 30 mins work tops (not counting silicone curing).
GTmonyPit
06-01-2004, 09:51 PM
I have the same problem and I attempted to take off the head lights and dont know where the screws are If any one could tell me how to get them off that would be GREAT
juanvan
06-02-2004, 02:26 PM
Have the same problem after the rain last night ~
Going to be taking out to reseal over the weekend
MasterMJ
06-14-2004, 11:50 AM
I'm kind of an idiot whenit comes to these things. Where are the screws for othe headlight unit and after I take them out how do I get vinegar in it and then seal it??
GTLUVA
06-14-2004, 01:02 PM
Yep, I went to the dealer today and complained about moisture in my passenger side fog light they are ordering me a new one :)
UNCTYPE-S
06-14-2004, 02:17 PM
omg i dont even have my car anymore, nice to see my thread is still popular.
GALover
06-14-2004, 03:43 PM
I'm kind of an idiot whenit comes to these things. Where are the screws for othe headlight unit and after I take them out how do I get vinegar in it and then seal it??
Search for headlight's and you'll find pics on how to remove them.
Pour the vinegar into a hole where the lamps were. You'll feel dumb once you get it off. Shake it/spin it so the vinegar touches all the interior. Pour out all the vinegar and let air dry. A hair dryer on cool will speed up the drying process if your impatient. If you happen to touch in interior "mirror" part with your hand, clean very well before re-install. Make sure it still has a mirror finish.
Use clear silcone from a caulk gun to seal. Any that are rated for bathrooms will do. Don't get any near lamp as this could cause a :nono:.
MasterMJ
06-16-2004, 01:43 AM
thanx......i think that will be my project for tomorrow. Hope I can do it without making a fool of myself and having to buy a new headlamp from a dealer. JK I should be able to do it. thanx again!!!!
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