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headlights condensation

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by turk, Jul 23, 2022.

  1. Jul 23, 2022 at 10:34 AM
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    i replace my head lights 2 yrs. ago stock lenses and have been perfect for a recondition part from headlights America.
     
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  2. Jul 26, 2022 at 5:15 AM
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    ??? Is there a question here?
     
  3. Jul 27, 2022 at 5:06 AM
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    sorry i forgot why i posted this i have water vapor mostly in the drivers side light the cornner.also some in the center i only was my turck by hand no pressure. i think i will drill a pilot hole or 2 about 1/8 or smaller?
     
  4. Jul 27, 2022 at 5:11 AM
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    I would not drill a hole into your headlights. That will only cause more condensation. You need to let the water dry out naturally and try to seal whatever leak you can find on the housing.
     
  5. Jul 27, 2022 at 5:31 AM
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    I agree. Do not drill pilot holes. I recently had to remove a head light which was 1 year old. It was filling up with condensation and looked terrible. I removed, found hole and dumped water out. Then use hair dryer to get the rest of the moisture out. Once it is bone dry, you need to patch the hole to prevent more water from getting in.
     
  6. Jul 27, 2022 at 5:57 AM
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    The headlights appear to be sealed from the factory. How all of a sudden do they start leaking no damage what so ever .I'll get some pics soon.
     
  7. Jul 27, 2022 at 11:49 AM
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    Pretty things
    Could be as easy as a bulb seal/o-ring, or the sealant was a bit thin in an area and is nolonger sealing.

    I've has to patch a hole in the seal between the lens and body of a headlamp that did not start out leaking. Was pretty apparent when I checked out the seam between the 2 pieces.
     

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