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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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Condensation in light?

Was wondering what if anything can be done with a condensation problem beginning in my right front park/running light assembly? I checked for cracked or split glass and there is no obvious signs of leakage. The back area is dry and secure. Is there any magick solution to this condition?
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 09:07 PM
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drill a small hole in the bottom or some place where water can't get in. has worked in the past
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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I second what he said, I had the same problem with both front lights, tried everything and had no luck. Finaly drilled the holes just to let the water escape and walaa, no more problems.
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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thats a good idea. i dont have major water sloshing around...just a fine mist building up on the lens, but it makes sense that if i drill a small hole the air can circulate around and dry things out.
Thanks guys
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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My drivers side headlight has condensation in it. I pulled the assembly out, dumped the one inch of water out and pressurized it. I couldn't find a leak one, so I'm not sure how the water is getting in. I'll have to try drilling a hole. I've lost two bulbs to it so far.

Loren
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 06:56 AM
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I drilled about 4~5 1/8 in. holes on the bottom just behind the seam.
This way it will drain with the truck leaning right or left.
And lets the air circulate.

Worked like a charm.


: Eddie :
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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When I was having my water problems,everyone I talked to said there must be a air leak. I to looked and could not find anything wrong, got peeved off and ordered all new lights up front. Thinking with new lamp housings I will fix the problem, Wrong I had even more water. Drilled the holes and now it's fine, I and everyone else was back ward in our thinking.
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