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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 08:07 AM
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Question on Headlights

Just wanted to first off say hi since I am new to the site. I have been reading the messages and like the site. You all seem to really help out if there is a question, which is cool. Anway, I do have a question, I have an 01 SD F250 which I need some help on. The passenger side headlamp seems to have moister in it. I have checked for cracks and made sure the bulb is tightly sealed. Is there anything else I can do to first off get the moister out and keep it out? Thanks in advance for your responses.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 10:12 AM
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you could try talking the buld out for awhile and se if that helps.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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If you remove the headlight from the truck, you can use a hairdryer to get the moisture out..

Honestly, your best bet is to buy another headlight since you probably won't be able to find the leak in your existing one.

You can buy the older style headlights on ebay for around $10 each... I've still got mine, but keeping them for that "just in case" time..
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 11:05 AM
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Cool I dont know why I didnt think of that, great ideas, thank you all.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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you could use the hair dryer as suggested but also bead some clear silicone on the seam of the light.
 
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