RE: Wet Lights

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@dodgetrucks.org)
Date: Wed Mar 05 2008 - 11:33:46 EST


Funny....fixes the ones we've done here. The condensation comes in from a
poor seal around the lens area. Without proper ventilation...they build up
condensation in the lamp housing. The updated lamp housings come with a
hole and vent tube already built in to fix this issue.

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Cropp [mailto:hskr@cox.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 9:50 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: Wet Lights

I wouldn't drill a hole in my headlights personally.
There is obviously condensation getting in from somewhere and putting
another hole in them isn't going to help fix the problem. Take th
headlights off, remove the bulbs, and leave them set inside overnight, or
you can use the hair dryer as Bernd suggested.
Once they are dry inside, run a bead of clear RTV sealant around the seam
where the lens is attached to the reflector. Then check the seals on the
bubs themselves to make sure they aren't cracked or damaged, replace as
necessary. Then put them back on the car.

--- David Henry <DML@HenryWeb.net> wrote:

>
> The hazy light thing got me thinkin... Need to clean up the lenses in
> the Dak once it warms up.
>
> Is there an easy cure for getting rid of water [condensation] in the
> plastic lens housing? Dak is fine, but the wifemobile seems to have
> frozen water on the inside...
>
> -- David 94 CC Sport 4x4, 318, 5spd, Lifted with 33"
> BFG MT's
>
>
>

 
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