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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 02:00 AM
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headlight moisture

so i got water in my headlight out of nowhere any idea what could have caused it? i dont see any cracks
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 02:27 AM
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What headlights? OEM or aftermarket?

If aftermarket, its just how they are. If stock, have you done anything to them such as opening them to repaint?
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 02:38 AM
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I had this also have you removed the turn signal bulb? the rubber gasket gets bad sometimes from removing it even once and allows moisture in also.
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 02:40 AM
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only thing done to them is new bulbs last month it just started happening
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 02:50 AM
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try the thick gasket around the main headlight bulb, where it Seals to the housing, mine was loose there and allowed moisture in, i sealed it up and had no more issues. take the headlight off, then remove the large turn signal bulb, blow in and hear for air escaping.
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 10:15 AM
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It's warranty
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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Happened to me. Got one replaced under warranty.
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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Put some more Ultra Black around the seam and try some new gaskets.
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 02:42 AM
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I had the same issue on my right headlight. I did not want to waste time at the dealer so I fixed it myself.

Step 1. Remove headlight. lol.

Step 2. Remove bulbs. Main and turn signal.

Step 3. Use hair blower to dry out the moisture. I personally had it on a few spots so I would take turns blowing air into the main bulb opening and the turn signal opening. Allow the hot air to escape and make sure it is 100% dry inside.

Step 4. Buy clear silicone and gloves. Apply a thin layer of silicone around the perimeter of the headlight. Work slow or you will get clumps that look terrible. I am a neat freak so I took my time to make sure every single gap was covered.

Step 5. Allow headlight to sundry for a few hours. Check again after it finishes drying.

Step 6. Reinsert bulbs, connect plugs.

Step 7. Secure/install headlight.

Done.
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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Mine did it after 500 miles. Warranty!
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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Mine did it at 15k. Warranty
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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Mine did it after 500 miles. Warranty!
Wow lol
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