I had to drill a hole in one of my tail light asymblies because it
keept filling up with water and shorting out on me. Getting pulled
over got real old real fast.
On 3/5/08, Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:
>
> 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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