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Old 27 December 2013, 09:05 PM
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I have just notice that I've started getting some condensation In both my near side front headlight and sidelight, there is no sign of any cracks or damage which I can see and all the bulbs are in tightly. any thoughts on what to check next?
Old 28 December 2013, 11:26 AM
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The seal between the clear part and the rear.
The rear itself for any cracks, damage etc...on one of my rears there was a small indentation. Once filled, it stopped letting water in, yet I could NOT see the hole!
Old 28 December 2013, 11:28 AM
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How much is some, your gonna get a little this time if year. I take it it clears after you put he lights on
Old 28 December 2013, 11:40 AM
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How much is some, your gonna get a little this time if year. I take it it clears after you put he lights on
It's a little mate, it clears in the headlight, but not the sidelight. I took the sidelight out and put it on the radiator for an hour and it cleared it all up, but as soon as it was back on the car it came back.
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Originally Posted by alcazar
The seal between the clear part and the rear.
The rear itself for any cracks, damage etc...on one of my rears there was a small indentation. Once filled, it stopped letting water in, yet I could NOT see the hole!
Can you put these lights in the oven for a couple of minutes to soften the seals in order to try and reseal it, if that makes sense.
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