Water inside headlight lens on 2001 ZX3

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Sam <forestguy58@ - 28 Apr 2004 16:39 GMT

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced moisture on the inside
of the headlight?...Noticed it one morning when there was a lot of
moisture in the air...It's been like that for about 2 months now...It
never dries up...Doesn't seem to impact visability while driving at
night, but I'm wondering if it might eventually shorten the life of
the headlight.

Steve

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Basic Wedge - 28 Apr 2004 17:26 GMT

I used to see condensation form under my car's headlight lenses too. I
solved the problem by drilling a couple of 1/8" holes through the lenses to
allow the moisture to escape. Now if they fog up, it's only a few hours, at
most, until they clear up.

BTW, I replaced my car's stock headlight bulbs with Sylvania "Silver Star"
bulbs. I really like the look. It reminds me of the HID lights you see on
high end cars, and not at all like the cheap blue halogen bulbs that were so
popular in recent years. A nice upgrade, and legal across North America,
too, I'm told.

Rob

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"Steve" wrote ...

> Just wondering if anyone else has experienced moisture on the inside
> of the headlight?...Noticed it one morning when there was a lot of
> moisture in the air...It's been like that for about 2 months now...It
> never dries up...Doesn't seem to impact visability while driving at
> night, but I'm wondering if it might eventually shorten the life of
> the headlight.

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Joe Charpentier - 29 Apr 2004 17:15 GMT

One of mine had condensation when I bought it (used).
Had the dealer replace it, and no problems since.

Joe

On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 08:39:14 -0700, Sam yahoo.com <nospam> wrote:

> Just wondering if anyone else has experienced moisture on the inside
> of the headlight?...Noticed it one morning when there was a lot of
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> Steve

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Bob Roberts - 30 Apr 2004 03:10 GMT

I had the same problem on my 2003 ZX3 after using a high pressure car wash.
I managed to fix it by removing the rubber cap on the back of the headlamp
housing for a couple of hours on a warm dry day, then fitting it snugly back
into place. This gives the moisture a chance to escape from the housing.

Bob

> Just wondering if anyone else has experienced moisture on the inside
> of the headlight?...Noticed it one morning when there was a lot of
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> Steve

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Chris McCarthy - 06 May 2004 06:43 GMT

Over the course of 18 months, b oth of the headlights on my 2002 LTW wagon
fogged up,. I just took the car to the dealer I bought it from and
theyswitched them out for new ones. No questions asked. No charge because
of the warranty. If it happens again after my warranty runs out I'll
follow some of the suggestions made here and make some provision for the
moisture to escape.

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guyindasky@hotmail.com - 07 May 2004 05:44 GMT

Sorry for the tardy reply, but I wanted to thank you Bob as your
solution worked for me also.

Steve

>I had the same problem on my 2003 ZX3 after using a high pressure car wash.
>I managed to fix it by removing the rubber cap on the back of the headlamp
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>> Steve

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