Water in headlights

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:29 am

I noticed that I have a little condensation inside my headlights. Anybody else with this? Is this something I should be concerned with?

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:15 am

You could have a crack in the headlight or the rubber seal behind the light has come lose. Did you recently replace a light bulb? Not sure how bad that moisture might be. Have you had a lot of rain lately with big temperature changes? I've seen condensation in some lamps, but eventually it has gone away.

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:51 pm

send them to me.. i'll fix it for ya and install some projectors but you could check the rubber gaskets on the back and save your moisture absorbers from the pill bottlesopen up the back of the headlight and toss them inside then close it back up

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:29 pm

I'm sure Silica Gel and the intense heat in a headlamp are a great combo, lol.Let the lamp dry out completely, then get some clear RTV silicone and bead it around the lamp.

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:39 am

Yea, and when you're done with those silica packets, just rip 'em open and eat them! Oh, wait a minute. they say "DO NOT EAT" THROW AWAY DESICCANT. Oops.Is the condensation still in your lights?

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:41 am

Quote, originally posted by vibolista Â»Is the condensation still in your lights? Yep, it's still there. Makes me nervous.

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:16 pm

Think CBL will help us solve this problem? How long has the moisture been in the light?

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:21 pm

Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe Â»Yep, it's still there. Makes me nervous.Is the rubber boot or seal that holds the bulb on dried out or not on properly?

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:16 pm

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly Â»Is the rubber boot or seal that holds the bulb on dried out or not on properly?Dude! That's a great idea! I'll have to check.Quote, originally posted by vibolista Â»Think CBL will help us solve this problem? How long has the moisture been in the light?I don't think CBL can do anything but be a __________. (fill in the blank however you would like)The moisture has been in for about a week now. I thought it would clear up on its own, but it hasn't yet.

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:24 pm

also there are vent holes in the back of the headlight that usually have black plastic caps over the top of them. If you locate those pull them off and besure there is a small sponge inside the vent hole. If not cut a small piece and stick it in there and then re cover the vent hole with the black plastic cap.

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:50 pm

Should he try to make sure the moisture is out before he installs the light on the car again. A hair drier on low for a couple minutes or so help?

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:35 am

Quote, originally posted by vibolista Â»Should he try to make sure the moisture is out before he installs the light on the car again. A hair drier on low for a couple minutes or so help?Usually the headlight heat is enough to do that but if the heat from the headlight isnt working he could try the hairdryer or even a heat gun.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:47 am

Do your headlights look like mine and did you find a fix?

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