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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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I second the bulb/blow out technique. Make sure the gaskets on the bulbs are good too (if there are...I can't remember).
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 11:11 AM
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got the same problem on the left one, MY00 w/ 54k miles, pisses me off
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 12:06 PM
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Yeah, I think I have the same problem. I am thinking of clearing my lights in the future, so I might just wait till I do this - two birds with one stone. Its not very bad looking right now, but it is noticable to me. 01/29K Miles.

I remember my Cobra had the same problem. Damn seal had a leak.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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Is this condensation showing up with the original bulbs, or after replacing the bulbs?
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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I havent ever replaced my bulbs, I bought the car used though.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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I had the same problem after clearing my headlights. Take the bulbs / sockets out, peel back the inner fender, put a hairdryer in there (as close as you can get it) on LOW. Leave it there until ALL the moisture is gone. Then when reassembling everything put some Shin-Etsu grease on all of the gaskets for the bulbs, be generous. See if that fixes it for ya' before you go ahead and take off the front bumper and bake the headlight apart.

The quicker you fix it the better. The moisture in there will start to leave dirt and a filmy residue on the lens.


Good Luck.

w1ngman could be very helpful in this situation.
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 01:08 PM
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i have an extended warranty on my car and i did also get it used...i would like to get the inside of the lights cleaned too..on both sides..its a bit dirty...
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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im tellin ya the best way to get it out is the hard way, take em out, take em apart, and silicone the crap outta those things... =D
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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I have the same problem on my 00. I just got it from honda and it is a honda certified used vehicle with only 29k. The dealer is ordering me a whole new taillight under warrenty. I LOVE THIS CAR. You might want to talk to the stealership about it.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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So i have the same problem and I got my car used with 54k miles on it. I got it from a subaru dealership, with their extended 3 year 33mile warrantee. No one problably knows about subaru exended warranetees here on non-subaru cars. but i am frustrated, i Do not want to pay to fix this problem myself after i spent the $$ for the warrantee
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