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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Please guys, i need help. Is there anyway to fix water in headlamp without changing whole headlamp casing?


Thank you SOOOOOOO much in advance


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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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There is a TSB for this problem. I'm not too sure how effective the fix is. I just had both housings replaced for (1) Condensation inside the Housing, and (2) Discoloration of the lens.

The new housings are a bit different in that the "T" shaped silicone rubber tube has been replaced with a small box. Some sort of labyrinthine vent? IDK.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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TSB? What is TSB?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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Technical Service Bulletin

Search here: TSB
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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Thank you...I just don't know how to use it
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TaReGt
Thank you...I just don't know how to use it
Just click "Search Selected Type" (make sure "Vehicle" is selected)
Then just fill: - Year, Make, Model, leave Component on optional to get all results.
Click "Retrieve TSBs"

Only gives a brief description of issues.
 

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Um...? You could put a small thirsty animal in there.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Like....hmm...there is nothing that small...Mouse? Maybe ant...But i don't know if they can drink that much

Can you tell me what sealant to buy? I will find the hole and seal it
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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Here is the TSB
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Iamfink2
Here is the TSB
Fink!

That is very good of you to .pdf this TSB for folks. I saved and printed it.

Good man!
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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Thanks!

Can someone start a thread that has all the TSB's and recalls for the crossfires, for an easy reference???

Also can anyone tell me exactly how to start a new thread?????????????? I can't figure it out!
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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Thank you!!!!
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by antonio311
Thanks!

Can someone start a thread that has all the TSB's and recalls for the crossfires, for an easy reference???

Also can anyone tell me exactly how to start a new thread?????????????? I can't figure it out!
The TSB's can be found under the SRT6 section, at the top of the page is a sticky with all the Crossfire documentation. The TSB's are in this list.
Try `New Thread' it works. Edit. At the top left of every forum page.

http://www.majormotorshotrods.com/_d...sfire_TSBs.zip
 

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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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My headlamps were changed for 3 times now (under warranty) and I still have a same problem. They are still with haze inside. Look in my gallery. This year i will have my 4th headlamps and i hope, they will be good
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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A question was asked on the following thread if daytime running lights stopped the condensation problem. I have daytime running lights as is required by law here in Canada and I have never had this problem. I have the original vents on the back of my headlamp housings, as I never needed to get them changed. Is this the answer as corfire has suggested?

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=32089
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by onehundred80
The TSB's can be found under the SRT6 section, at the top of the page is a sticky with all the Crossfire documentation. The TSB's are in this list.
Try `New Thread' it works. Edit. At the top left of every forum page.

http://www.majormotorshotrods.com/_d...sfire_TSBs.zip
Sorry!!! I still can't see how to start a new thread!!! Can anyone tell me exactly where I have to go to start a new thread????
Thanks
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Ok, the way I do it:

On the bottom of this page, do you see "Forum Jump"? Use that drop-down menu and choose the forum that makes the most sense. When you click on it, it will display a list of threads in that forum. At the top left, there SHOULD be a button that says "New Thread". Click on that.

At least that's how I do it.

Most folks wish I wouldn't or couldn't!
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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thank's i'll try it!
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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Just had mine done over the weekend. Dealer had me in and out in 3 hours.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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Did this just appear out of no where or is it something that occurred after installing new bulbs such as replacements bulbs or HIDs?

Sometimes the bulb is incorrectly or not fully pushed into its socket leaving a small amount of space between the housing and the bulb's base. Moisture in the air can get in there and turn the inside of the head lamp casing into a swamp! This happened to me in December when I installed HIDs.

Don't worry there is a solution! Let me know if you recently did a light swap or fiddled with the lights and then I will explain how I fixed mine. If this isn't the case their could be other problems with your head light fixture.
 
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