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One headlight full of condensation...

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by REDdawn6, Nov 21, 2017.

  1. Nov 21, 2017 at 9:46 AM
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    REDdawn6

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    Hey guys. Dealer replaced both headlights about two years ago. I have one, pass side, that has a ton of moisture building up in it? How can I get it out? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!!
     
  2. Nov 21, 2017 at 9:50 AM
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    I had that once when I put some stupid LED's in and had to alter the rubber boot that seals out the moisture. Took the LED's out bought new boots and gone.
     
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    I wonder if that Rubber seal is dry or cracking now? It is a 2011. Could I use some type of and oil or maybe some Dielectric grease to seal that boot to the housing?
     
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    Not sure as I just bought new boots and was good to go
     
  5. Nov 21, 2017 at 10:03 AM
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    OK.. What about a passenger side hyperblink, with no new Led bulbs added? One side, passenger front and rear?
     
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    pull the lamp and set up a hair dryer on low to blow into the housing. That should dry it out fairly soon.

    If the boot is not torn, but it's lost some pliability, you could try something like Magic Lube O Ring lubricant. It might soften up the material and create a seal. While it's marketed for swimming pool gear, I use it installing coolant hoses, O rings, etc. Makes life easy with those tasks.
     
  7. Nov 21, 2017 at 10:05 AM
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    Sorry Brother electronics is not my thing, was only trying to help with the moisture.
     
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    To the rescue thanks sir
     
  9. Nov 21, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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    Thanks to both of you
     

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