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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Okay so my drivers side headlight is drowned with moisture it bothers the s*** out of me
Does anyone know what I can do bout it id rather not buy a new one
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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What we do at work with cars is take a tiny drill bit and drill a hole in the bottom of it. It is not the best solution, but aside from buying a new one there is not too much that can be done.
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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You can open it, remove the moisture and reseal it
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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I agreee. ^^^^



Where are you located?? Pm wingman he does the angle eyes he can prob fix ur problem??? Worth asking??
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Thanks guys
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 01:51 AM
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You can give these steps a go w/o actually removing the headlamp from the car if you want:

1. Remove wheel from 'that side'

2. Remove plastic fender liner from 'that side' (exposes rear of headlamp assembly)

3. Thoroughly wipe down any dust/debris around rear of headlamp assembly

4. Open all access points (HID cover, high beam rubber boot, turn signal bulb base & parking/running light bulb base...and perhaps even drop the ballast)

5. Holding a hairdryer in place, keep hot air blowing into the opened access points for ~ 1/2 hour...this should evaporate all existing moisture.

6. Button everything back up again.


If the above steps don't do the trick (i.e. if you have an actual leaking seal issue and water returns)...then pull the front bumper and remove the headlamp from the car. Repeat the above steps again, then add a bead of silicone sealant around the perimeter of the headlamp at its sealed/join seam. If the car has ever been in an accident, be sure to inspect all 4 mounting points of the headlamp while it is pulled. If they have been compromised/broken, water can invade there. It is possible that you may be able to add a bead of silicone sealant around such compromised breaks...if it is just a crack. If the mounting tab has been completely broken away from the headlamp housing...you may need to consider investing in a replacement headlamp (or repeat above steps every now and then...)

I would not encourage you to drill holes into your headlamp assembly. Surely over time that would only increase a likelihood for moisture invading the headlamp assembly.

Good luck!

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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 04:42 AM
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If anyone wants to help me do what w1ngman said let me know please! With my luck id break something
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by spaap1sup,Jul 12 2010, 07:42 AM
If anyone wants to help me do what w1ngman said let me know please! With my luck id break something
where are you located.
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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Bel air, md
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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Way to far for me. Good luck.
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