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Headlight leaking

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Blacknightowl11, Feb 3, 2023.

  1. Feb 3, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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    Blacknightowl11

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    I need some advice my headlight has moisture inside it’s leaking somewhere and I don’t know where ? is there anything I can do ? Other than buying a new headlight?
    2018 Toyota Tacoma.
     
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  2. Feb 3, 2023 at 8:04 PM
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    HondaGM

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    Welcome to TW Beth….you made sure all the bulbs are installed correctly?
     
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  3. Feb 3, 2023 at 8:11 PM
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    Yes
     
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  4. Feb 3, 2023 at 8:22 PM
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    Well… unfortunately if you can’t locate where it’s not sealed your gonna have to replace it..
     
  5. Feb 3, 2023 at 8:27 PM
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    Robnik

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    Hi Beth, welcome to TacoWorld!!

    Try throwing some flour on it, should be obvious where it's leaking.

    Wish you luck :)
     
  6. Feb 3, 2023 at 8:28 PM
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    none yet
    out of warranty?
     
  7. Feb 3, 2023 at 8:38 PM
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    Yea out of warranty , I was wondering if anyone else has had the same issue? I did look on YouTube and one video shows you how to take the lense off and reseal with a silicone sealant. sounds like a lot work. ‍♀️I’m not a mechanic.
     
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  8. Feb 3, 2023 at 8:42 PM
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    May want to check the vents …I believe there 2 on yours
     
  9. Feb 3, 2023 at 8:42 PM
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    Okay thanks I’ll check it out.
     
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  10. Feb 4, 2023 at 6:32 AM
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    Good luck…and let us know what you find out:popcorn:
     
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  11. Feb 4, 2023 at 4:42 PM
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    First, welcome to TW! As to your questions, are the headlights original? Has the one that's leaking ever been replaced? Has it ever been hit, maybe in a parking lot? (Check the outside for scrapes.)

    Basically, if a headlight housing is leaking and already has water inside, replacement is the only real fix. Then you're going to end up asking question(s) about where to buy a housing and if aftermarket is as good as OEM - which they are not. (They are cheaper though.) A good alternative is to check the Classifieds here for a set that somebody has taken out.
     

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