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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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Has anyone had the problem of one or both of your headlights fogging up? My left light seems to fog along the left side. The right is fine. What can be done? Thanks.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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Either have your dealer warranty them out or go to the TSB how to section and there are several solutions.

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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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I'm just curious, is it condensation inside (small droplets visible) or this sun damage thing that is covered by the TSB? I have/had the condensation problem on two other vehicles and traced it down to poor installation practices on the lamps. Dirt on the gasket. On the subsequent R/R I added a thin film of silicone vacuum grease to both sides of the annular (circular) gasket after cleaning it and GENTLY heated the lens with a hairdryer for ~ 10 minutes to drive off the moisture and installed the lamp. Voila! No more fog/mist inside.

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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Yes, it is condensation. Thanks for your idea as to getting rid of it. I will try it.

Thanks again.

Pat
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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Though I wrote this on one or two other threads on the subject, I 'just' got mine replaced about 10 days ago. This rain/snow has brought the condensation right back.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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Mine was condensation stains on the inside, and this being AZ and last part of summer when I got mine. So I would assume the headlamps are defective and not sealed properly as described in the previous posts. If you are still under warranty, I would try to get them replaced. Mine were.

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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 06:10 AM
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Condensation has occurred in my N/A headlights every time it was washed and I couldn’t figure out why until I purchased the S/C. When replacing the turn signal bulbs (stealth bulbs) in the S/C I noticed small caps covering “channels” into the assembly on each headlight. Checked the N/A for those caps and they were non- existent. Those caps stop moisture from entering the assembly so I dried the assembly out and made my own caps…….problem solved.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SRT6 Gang Member
Condensation has occurred in my N/A headlights every time it was washed and I couldn’t figure out why until I purchased the S/C. When replacing the turn signal bulbs (stealth bulbs) in the S/C I noticed small caps covering “channels” into the assembly on each headlight. Checked the N/A for those caps and they were non- existent. Those caps stop moisture from entering the assembly so I dried the assembly out and made my own caps…….problem solved.
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