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Old May 24, 2007 | 05:43 AM
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I own a 2001 Caravan and the right headlight is full of moisture. Is there any way I can fix this myself without replacing the whole headlight housing? When i say it's full of moisture...I mean its gotten to where actual water is built up and rolls around in there. Any tips would surley be appreciated. The wife and Iare going on a trip next week and I really wanted this fixed before it pops the bulb.
 
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Old May 24, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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take out the head light assembly 3 8mm screws on top take out the headlight bulbs and blow out the water or leave it out over night or stuff some paper towles inside and soak up the water. Now check for the bulbs being loose in the housing to see if that is where the water is comming in from or inspect the housing and look for cracks and super glue any if see one.
 
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Old May 25, 2007 | 05:13 AM
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Okay thanks bud. I will get on that this weekend.Got to havegood headlights to cut through this darn smoke hanging over south ga. lol
 
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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I hear ya we had some of it just north of ATL last week
 
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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I did that several years ago.

When I pulled the headlight out, I drilled some small 1/8 hole sin the back and front corner to allow the headlight to drain.

It's condensation I think
 
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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Be careful, because a sudden stop will splash the water up and shatter the bulb. The third vehicle this happened on for me, I actually drilled a 1/16" hole at the botton and drained in out that way and then just put a dab of clear silicone in the hole (which commes out easier the next time ) This always seemed to happen after the factory bulb were replace for the first time and the seal just isn't the same after being disturbed.
 
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