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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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Default How to get rid of condensation in gauges

Problem: Every time it gets cold condensation forms on inside of gauge lenses.

Solution: get the high humidity air out of the gauge and replace with dry air.

I doubt I'm the only one that has experienced this, but I'm assuming that it is my fault because I sometimes install gauges when the humidity is high. I have one that is 2 years old and still "cries" when the ambient air temp gets cold.

Has anyone found a remedy for this? Pull the light out and put some silica gel over the hole for a couple days?
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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Default Re: How to get rid of condensation in gauges (greasemonkee)

seems like you answered your own question but yeah pull cluster out and open it up and seal it very tightly with a special sealer!
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 11:12 PM
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Default Re: How to get rid of condensation in gauges (SPITVENOM67)

Seal it? You have to get the moisture out first.

That was a possible, but not the preferred solution about the silica thing. I don't even know if it would work or not.
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 02:15 AM
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Default Re: How to get rid of condensation in gauges (greasemonkee)

well ofcourse you get the mouisture out first..
but yes if you do a good job that would work it just needs to be completelly sealed
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 03:07 AM
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drill a small hole in the gauge-pod and let it breath, it should work.
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