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Old 10-13-2003, 08:47 AM
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ive noticed off and on that i have condensation inside my reverse lights quite a bit, any one have this problem? its not that big of a deal to me until temps start gettin below freezing. then it could get scary. i dunno what causes it either.
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I have that problem in my driver side headlamp assembly. Its probably a seal that is cracked or warm air is coming through the weatherstop of the bulb. Its not enough moisture to cause damage. Its probably also not enough to freeze. Worst case scenario, there will be a bit of frost.
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All the lights on mine must be sealed pretty good. After washing no condensation on any of them.
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I think its a touch and go problem. Since I changed my front lamps, no more moisture in there, I bet the seal was not properly shut, same case with you Hoov, check all the weatherseals back there.
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Originally Posted by 89BonnieSE89
I think its a touch and go problem. Since I changed my front lamps, no more moisture in there, I bet the seal was not properly shut, same case with you Hoov, check all the weatherseals back there.
I had the same problem on my 99 Aurora on the right headlight. I was messing around with it one day and I didn't fully seat the connector. After washing a little water got inside the headlamp assy. My own faullt for messing around with it.
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Isn't that right (driver side) lamp a PITA?...holy, you have to move the airbox to change the bulb. I can appreicate someone getting so frustrated and no "rebooting' the lamp and allowing condensation. I had cuts all over me when I was doing that :?
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