moisture in headlight casing?

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tc982k

Discussion Starter · Mar 2, 2001

First let me say that I am auto illiterate.

My right headlight(not the bulb) somehow got some moisture on the lense... it looks like my headlight is fogged up or something. Its been like that for a few months and Im not sure if I can get a cloth in there to wipe it off or not, any suggestions?

2000 Sentra SE

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G

· #2 · Mar 2, 2001

The headlight case *should* be a sealed unit. The only way moisture could get in there is if it is cracked, or if one of the light bulb housings isn't sealing properly, or is loose.

Take the car to the dealer. The moisture could cause some electrical problems for you

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Sentra Styling

· #3 · Mar 2, 2001

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My girls car is a dodge stratus and she had that same problem and we brought it to the dealership and they replaced the headlight assembly.....

Like maxx stated it could cause problems down the road with the electrical system....

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barnk911

· #4 · Mar 2, 2001

o boy my ******* gets a lot of moisture when my boyfriend puts his headlights in- if you know what i mean. He sprays his hot steamy load in my crack and i like to leave it there until i get a nice red rash. then i apply johnston baby powder, maybe u can do that with your nissan, keep it real the playa little b

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Backstop

· #5 · Mar 3, 2001

This will be replaced under warrenty as long as your car is still covered. I had the same thing on my 2001SE/PP. Piece of cake.

Would someone hurry and block that loser from this board please.

G

· #6 · Mar 3, 2001

No kidding...there is no room for trolls at B15sentra.net

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MODS:
- Stromung Stainless Cat-back. (It was here, but now it's gone...but it will be back soon!!)
- Hotshot CAI (In a Fed Ex Truck.)
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Enemigo

· #7 · Mar 3, 2001

ther is no way you can cure this problem without going to a dealership?

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Sentra Styling

· #8 · Mar 3, 2001

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Enemigo:
ther is no way you can cure this problem without going to a dealership?

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N oway bro cause you can dry it out but it usually boils down to a small hole or the headlight bulb isn't sitting properly that is allowing the moisture to condensate on the inside of the headlamp assembly.....it should deffinetly be under warranty though,,,so nothing should come out of your pocket....

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Enemigo

· #9 · Mar 4, 2001

if i change the bulbs, would the moisture eventually go away?

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SDsr20de858

· #10 · Mar 4, 2001

maybe.... but it will eventually come back....
just take it to the dealer..... they will give you a brand new headlight assembly.... or they should.... we hope!

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DarKsiDe_SE

· #11 · Mar 4, 2001

ya, just take it back to the dealer. maybe they will let you keep the old ones and you now have a donor set to screw with, see if you can get that ugly amber reflector out.

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Enemigo

· #12 · Mar 4, 2001

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see the thing is that i changed the original stock bulbs and replaced it with Hyperwhites.... I'll just put the ugly orange ones and take it to the dealer!

...sneaky!

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SDsr20de858

· #13 · Mar 4, 2001

let me know if you get to keep the f-up ones

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Backstop

· #14 · Mar 5, 2001

Thats very "Clinton" of you.

SDsr20de858

· #15 · Mar 5, 2001

clinton?

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Chip

· #16 · Mar 6, 2001

listen here u people got it all wrong, i had tyo same problem cause i drilled holes in the top of them so i could put in strobes, and when i took it to the car wash it got water in it and fogged it up, so i pulled the whole headlight assemble out and pulled out the bulbs and took a blow dryer to it and dryed it out. then i sealed my strobe in with silacon, hope it helps

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tkyan

· #17 · Mar 6, 2001

happened to my brother's Celica. Brought it back to Toyota and they replaced the headlight assembly. Still under warranty.

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Enemigo

· #18 · Mar 6, 2001

how do you pull out the assembly

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tc982k

Discussion Starter · #19 · Mar 7, 2001

I will be taking the car to the dealership. Thanks for your help.

PS
Are xenon blinkers in front and rear illegal? They are clearly visible.

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Chip

· #20 · Mar 7, 2001

Ok if u want to take it out there is 2 bolts on top of the assembly, and like a pin thign on the bottom which is a pain in the *** to get out. and yes and color bulbs besides factory spec are illegal, i ahev red LEDs up front and a multicolored ones in the back that change colors and i have gotton pulled over and gotton a work order for it just don't put on your turb singals is a cop is around most cops down care, inless u are doing somethign else

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2001 sentra SE 2.0
w/ perforance package
muffler, resonator removed, 50shot NOS

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