On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:03:10 +1300, "J Brockley"
<jsbrockley@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>"Rick Cook" <rsee@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> My 99 has always been garaged, until lately. I live in San Diego
>> where it hardly rains and have never noticed moisture inside my
>> headlight lens, until now. The car has been parked in the driveway
>> for several months, we've had some rain and now water has condensed
>> inside the driver-side lens; I can see no leak. I've parked the car
>> in the sun****ne and popped the rubber seal off the inside to hopefully
>> let the water eva****ate, but to no avail. Although I'm sure I can get
>> the water out, can someone tell me how this likely happened. I have
>> no cracks in the lens and the seals look good. Any ideas would be
>> welcomed.
>> -Rick
>
>Had this on another car and couldn't sort it until I got really keen.
>Removed headlight and blocked opennings with duct tape. I then submerged
in
>water and blew air in via a tube. Its amazing how such a small hole could
>let in enough water to be a problem.
>
Good idea. Removal of the lamp unit looks to be a bit tough so I'll
try to do it on the car. I can remove the seal and bulb, duct tape
the openings and blow in pressurized air. I'll have to either listen
for the leak or sponge on some soapy water. Thanks for the reply and
idea. -Rick
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