Only on the drivers side, the lights are both leaked with water. what causes this and how do i fix it? they dont appear cracked but i can clearly see some water on the inside.

thanks-

 

That should be warrantied.

 

i called acura phone line and told me my car was warr. until 4 years 50K/ but i thought that standard warr. is only till 36K/ 3 year.

im at 37,going on 38K this week/ must go to acura thursday. thanks-

 

Not sure about US. There are bumper to bumper warranty (basically EVERYTHING) and major components warranty (engine, trans, axle etc)...

Bumper warranty - 3 year / 60 000 km
major comp - 5 year / 100 000 km

 

It hasn't been 3 years 36K miles in a LONG time. Since 1993, all Acura cars sold new in the U.S. have had the following warranty terms (as shown on Acura's website):

New Vehicle - 4 year/50,000-mile limited warranty*
Accessories - 4 year/50,000-mile limited warranty**
Outer Body Rust-through - 5 year/unlimited-mile limited warranty*
Roadside Assistance (TLC™) - 4 year/50,000-mile limited warranty

* Ordinary maintenance items or adjustments, parts subject to normal wear and replacement, and certain other items are excluded. See your Acura dealer for the items and conditions of limited warranties.

** When installed at time of new-vehicle delivery.

+ Does not apply to fluid and filter changes or periodic inspections. Please refer to the maintenance section of your owner's manual to determine all appropriate maintenance intervals.



[Modified by nsxtcjr, 8:24 PM 4/15/2002]

 

That's in Canada. Full details are on Honda Canada's website here.

In the U.S., there's no distinction between the bumper-to-bumper portion and the drivetrain (major component) portion; the time and mileage limits split the difference between the two sets of limits used in Canada.

 

I had some moisture in a couple of my headlights last year -- condensation on the inside of the lens. On a nice warm dry day, I pulled the bulb fitting off and left them open for a while and they dried out. Seemed like a good short-term fix.

I have moisture in at least one tail light now too (in the backup light) -- airing that out isn't going to be as easy.

 

Yeah it sucks when the headlights get condensation in them.. I dont know what it happens just, ALL OF A SUDDEN.

 

Well, the condensation appears suddenly because it's driven by the weather, right? Has to do with the temperature -- like how a soda can will sweat all summer then stop doing it all winter. Or a beer can, if you prefer.

 

It's warm and sunny here today (70 F), and when I checked I found my headlights are still dry inside -- so I guess I can recommend the air-them-out idea. I noticed that both my backup lights have moisture in them though...

 

take the bulb out and point a hair drier into where the bulb comes out... hot dry air to take out all that moisture...