Condensation in Headlights Help!!!

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Jul 1, 2008 | 05:00 PM

SPreston2001

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Condensation in Headlights Help!!!

Hey guys I know alot of you guys have Halo Projector Headlights installed on your Expys, and was wondering if anybody has solved the condensation issue? Every couple times it rains I have to take out my headlights and use my air compressor to blow air through the bulb sockets to dry out the inside. Is there anything I can do to keep this from happening? Whats causing the condensation? Could I drill some small holes somewhere in the back of the housing to give it some ventilation? Thanks

Jul 1, 2008 | 05:39 PM

alloro

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If you're getting moisture in it, then it is not sealed. Check all along the seam and find where the seal is broken and seal it up with silicone.

Jul 1, 2008 | 05:52 PM

SPreston2001

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Thanks alloro, do you think its coming from the bulb sockets not completely sealing, or do you think its a broken seal along the edges of the housing?

Jul 1, 2008 | 06:54 PM

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It's likely along the upper and outer edge of the housing. Water runs down the gutter in-between the hood and fender right on top of the headlight housing. Mine had the same problem and I sealed it with silicone and the problem went away. I did eventually end up replacing both headlight assemblies just to have a pair of nice and new clean ones.

Jul 1, 2008 | 06:56 PM

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Oh yeah almost forgot the link. $29 each plus shipping, new bulb is included.
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Jul 6, 2008 | 11:04 PM

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Hot air

I had a problem with condensation in one of my fog lights. After sealing the harness that hold the light bulb with silicon, I still saw condensation inside. I used a heat gun dry out all of the moisture in the lamp. This may help better than just spaying the inside with compressed air.